(New Exclusive Interview) Mel Gates Talks Music With Hip Hop On Deck
1. How long did it take to create the record "Shoot Me" and what made you create this record?
Took about an hour to write and the reason for the concept was to bring something sexy but different to the hip hop R&B vibe that's been missing for so long.
2. What do you feel "Shoot Me" will bring different to the music industry that is not already there?
I feel "Shoot Me" will restore the feeling of that hip hop that everyone once loved I must admit this record has inspiration from LL Cool J all the way through.
3. In your eye's, when is the right time to release a record and do you write emotionally?
hmmm good question well in my opinion you never really know when it's time to release a record unless it's something going on at the moment that everyone can relate too other than that I'll say just keep dropping them till one hits!!!
4. Who are you 3 favorite artist and what type of record would you create with these three artist?
LL Cool J The Notorious B.I.G. And Rakim if I could do a record with all 3 on it it would be called "Love,Money & Politics" LL could talk about love BIG can talk about the money and Rakim can talk about the politics while I close out the song talking about all three things!!!
5. Where do you see your brand and career in the next 5 years?
In the next 5 years I see myself & my brand breaking past Billboard Records being in the top spot for 5 years+ and taking my Team Gates Music Company To the moon & beyond!!!!