"Big Gangsta" is a song by American rapper

Kevin Gates Kevin Jerome Gilyard (born February 5, 1986), better known by his stage name Kevin Gates, is an American rapper, singer, and entrepreneur. He is currently signed to Bread Winners' Association with a partnership with Atlantic Records. His debut ...

, released on April 20, 2019, as the lead single from his second EP ''

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'' (2019). It was produced by Canadian producer Felix Leone. The song was a

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, peaking at number 81 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in April 2021.

Composition and critical reception

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'' describes the track as one which Kevin Gates "displays his penchant for clever bars and booming choruses". The instrumental features a "soft harp sounding synth and a booming bass", and Gates uses a "sing song flow" in the chorus.

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