Christian Gates
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| Born | 9 September 2002 |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
Christian Gates (born September 9, 2002), known professionally by his stylized stage name Chri$tian Gate$, is an American singer, songwriter, and producer known for his alternative pop, alt-R&B, and dark pop music.
Career
[edit]Gates was born in Yorba Linda, California.[1][failed verification] He began creating music around 2014, initially exploring multiple genres including rap, pop, R&B, and rock. He has released music under both the names Chri$tian Gate$ and ItsLuxCity, and has been involved in aspects of production and engineering of his recordings.[2][1][failed verification]
His debut album, No Strings Attached, released in 2024,[3] was described by Hashtag Magazine as genre-blending and included singles such as TOXIC, featuring Dutch Melrose, Secrets, and NUMB.[4][5] The album was followed by tracks such as Dangerous State of Mind.[6] Earlier in his career, he released an EP titled Why Do I Hear Breathing?[7]
Gates has headlined live performances at venues such as The Underworld in London.[8]
Gates has stated that his sound is influenced by both contemporary pop and alternative R&B. He co-wrote the song Ride Or Die by Cai Xukun, which went on to be Top 1 on QQ Music in China and he was named Top 25 breakthrough artists by Rolling Stone.[9][6]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]Extended Plays (EP)
[edit]- Why Do I Hear Breathing[7]
Selected Singles
[edit]Music Videos
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 "Artist - Chri$tian Gate$". Bringin' it Backwards.
- ↑ "Chri$tian Gate$: Biography, Age, Featurings and Bio". Pianity. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- 1 2 "Chri$tian Gate$ Drops Bold, Genre-Blending Debut Album 'No Strings Attached'". Hashtag Magazine. 2024-11-04. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ↑ "Chri$tian Gate$ Drops New Single "Toxic" Ft. Dutch Melrose". Hashtag Magazine. 2024-10-14. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ↑ Murray, Madison (2024-10-11). "Interview: We Won't Gatekeep Chri$tian Gate$ Or 'Toxic'". The Honey POP. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- 1 2 3 ""Dangerous State of Mind" by Chri$tian Gate$". Notion. 2022-07-08. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- 1 2 "Artist Series Interview with Chri$tian Gate$". Woroni. 2023-06-26. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ↑ "CHRI$TIAN GATE$". The Underworld. 2025-09-14. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ↑ "Ride Or Die (至死不渝)". Kugeci.
- ↑ "Strings Or No Strings Attached to Chri$tian Gate$". i-Dobi. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ↑ Edwards, Jordan (2025-04-17). "Chri$tian Gate$ Reflects on Debut Album, Hints at New Music". Pop Dust. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ↑ "Chri$tian Gate$ Shares 'Secrets' Video". Anti Music. 2024-11-02. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ↑ Vigil, Dom (2025-02-05). "Christian Gates TOXIC Video". Retrieved 2025-09-14.