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T.gates

inspired by his, manifested from mine

About Me

Behind every mask is a story....Born in a small town in the west, but raised in the BAY AREA. Judgment comes quick, but theres always a story. Life has taken its turns, tolls, and chapters always tell their tales. Ive lived in the country, the valley, the city, and the ghetto, but one thing always rings true; when life turns the page, I always learn. I met my closest friend at age 7, Ivory (My Piano). Unconditional friendship, whom would always listen to my pain and without a doubt be responsive to my touch. I often think today that without that friend, I would indubitably be insane. At age 13, it was all about the Hip-Hop. Thanks to a homie from around the way, I so tentatively grabbed the microphone, and soon found comfort in the word and power in the diction. Life hasnt always been easy, but I truly believe strength comes from those lessons learned. I owe that strength to my Father. Inspired by his footprints but manifested from my own. Through love Ive felt, the heartache Ive endured, the cold steel Ive tasted, the tears Ive shed, and the blood Ive dropped, This is my story.......Chapter one.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 12/13/2005
Band Website: 2008.....debut album "Chapter One"
Band Members: I would like to think that we are capable of understanding one another........... Truth is, we just dont take the time.
Influences: My Father, OutKast, The Goodie Mob, Spice 1, Timbaland, Pharrell, Twista and Ginuwine
Sounds Like: Much Luv to my good homie DJ King Assassin, Magruff Muttley, The Homie Jaz, Hex on the Flex, Chinh Check, AM Kidd, Viddy V, and My Boy Uncle Jon
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Choices....

Choices are like pennies. At times they seem so insignificant, but if you use them wisely........
Posted by T.gates on Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:51:00 PST

Haterism

Real Talk..... If you expect to advance in life, you can't burn bridges.  You gotta build'em.  No matter how high you climb, there will always be those individuals who feel they need to come...
Posted by T.gates on Wed, 17 Oct 2007 03:46:00 PST

"Turn Page"

Turning page is not about forgetting.. But only about accepting my responsibility Turn Page My story isn't told in self-righteous arrogance Simple yet complex Complex because pain shapes us Simpl...
Posted by T.gates on Tue, 27 Feb 2007 05:25:00 PST

Only You......

Its about time you called me hommieand I know you know meIve been thinkin boutthe things that you last told meyour friend that cant breatheyour friend thats in needif what you are telling me is true t...
Posted by T.gates on Mon, 11 Dec 2006 12:26:00 PST

Journey not Pain

IBreakprogram IamwhoIam Through88keys,16ouncesofmyGINandTOnic orTHROUGHthechaosthattestsmeeveryday Ifindjourney...........test..........challenge........goal.. ........love.........pain music confusion...
Posted by T.gates on Wed, 02 Aug 2006 02:45:00 PST

The only thing constant is change, where's my cheese!..

Is what it is....When it rains it pours. I aint scared of rain, flip the collar on my jacket Life is like a maze, like a blank white pageWaitin for a story to be toldMany different waysDifferent color...
Posted by T.gates on Sun, 05 Mar 2006 01:49:00 PST