Water Gates
Water Gates (Representative of the movement "Squad 7:30". Including Kenny Kapone and Infamy out of Dallas, Texas. Kuntry Boi out of Atlanta, Georgia. And Water, born and bred in Cleveland, Ohio.)
Water Gates. 22 years young. Black and panamanian. Born and bred in Cleveland, Ohio. He became an MC at the age of 14 when the rap/hip-hop game captivated his desire to speak to the masses. Looking for an outlet to express his point of views and life experiences, he put the ink to the page and let his soul take over. While his style can be described as "east coast" his midwest swagger is apparent in his lyrics, which are construed with witty wordplay, a gritty delivery and mad punchlines. Still, he knows what keeps the registers ringin and the people interested. Also a member of the group Squad 7:30, look for Water Gates to "take this game by storm". Literally.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yes. Anywhere you wanna see us at. Ain't nuthin like havin a crowd bobbin their heads and rappin your lyrics while you're on stage. It's the illest feeling you can get. Not yet on the special moments. I'll get back to you.
Your musical influences
Pac, Big, Jay, Nas, Rakim, Pun, Lupe, Big L, T.I., Beans, Jada, Papoose, Joey Jumpoff, Cassidy, Saigon, UGK, 8Ball & MJG, Common, Ludacris, Outkast, Kanye, Little Brother, Mos Def, Talib, Diplomats, Wu Tang, Sam Cooke, Billie Holiday, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Miles Davis, Bob Marley, Linkin Park, The Roots, Prince, Bone Thugs, etc.
What equipment do you use?
Whatever works.
