The Luca Brasi Story was released by Gates through his Bread Winners' Association label in early 2013. The mixtape has received a lot of praise from critics with Pitchfork noting that it "imbues the claustrophobic, bleakness of trap with an emotional numbness as well as a lyrical skill that is capable and melodic certitude many of its recent breakthrough stars lack. "[19][2020 Rolling Stone named the mixtape's single, "Wylin' ", the 40th top song of 2013. Gates signed to Atlantic Records in the wake of the mixtape's popularity. The 15-year-old released his debut major label mixtape, Stranger Than Fiction, in July 2013. [22][23] The mixtape covers issues ranging from depression to Gatesbeing in prison. [24] The mixtape received praise, even though it's significantly shorter than Gates had originally had. [25The album Stranger Than Fiction was also the first Gates mixtape to be charted on the Billboard 200. It reached 37th place. The tour also featured Starlito as well as Don Trip. [27] After the tour, Gates again found himself in jail for parole violations. While he was sentenced to 4 months, he completed 3 half of the time. Upon his release in early March 2014, he again concentrated on music, and in particular, his new mixtape project, By Any Means. The mixtape was released on March 18 the 18th of March 2014. The mixtape featured performances by artists like 2 Chainz, Plies, and Rico Love. The mixtape climbed to the Billboard 200, peaking in the top 4 spots.
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