Donnie Gates is more than just another R&B artist from Detroit. Donnie Gates is a testament that the Motown Sound is alive and well. With inspirations such as Al Green, the Isley Brothers, and Stevie Wonder, Donnie Gates has roots that are deeply embedded in an era of soul. The debut release from this powerful crooner, features songs like Girl Tonight and No Reason which preach the joys and consequences of life and love and overcomes the musical boundaries of the todays musical market. Whether it be traditional R&B or fresh cutting edge lyrics, Donnie Gates album Loves Crazy has something for listeners at every level. Singing since the age of 7, not only does Donnie Gates add a sense of style and professionalism to every note that he breathes, his passion can be felt in every song that he sings. "I write songs not only for self-expression, but as an earnest goal to relate to my listeners. I want everyone who hears my music to be able to say Man Ive been at that point in my life before." - Donnie Gates. Donnie Gates accomplishes this goal with true to life lyrics and music that touches you in a place that is undeniably familiar. Donnie Gates is no stranger to music and the diligence that encompasses all of its fascists. Hailing from Western International High School, Donnie Gates participated in jazz bands and talent competitions striving to make his presence felt in the music industry at an early age. With this musical foundation Donnie Gates started his first group, performing songs by artists such as Jodeci. At the tender age of 15, Donnie Gates wrote, recorded, and released his first CD. "It was a learning experience for me that I was able to grow from. And just as I have grown, my lyrics have evolved through my life experiences. Ive been fortunate enough to live an artists dream. Im sure that every artist knows that having that creative spark and being able to express that creativity to others is a blessing. Ive been afforded that opportunity through True Life Records thanks to CEO/Owner Kenrick Fitzgerald Donnor. Donnie Gates With a collaborative effort strongly due in part to the True Life family, Mighty Joe, LaKeysha Charee, Kenrick Fitzgerald Donnor, and a host of outside influences, Loves Crazy was made possible. In history, music has been a powerful form of expression, displaying all of mankinds emotions with the power to mold society. I love music with my very soul, and as I grow as a person and as an artist the more I become bonded to my fans through the commonality of music." - Donnie Gates
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