Hold Me Down

New Orleans-based rapper Its Me Andre has been rapping and singing since 14. On his new submission, "It's Me," his songwriting sounds strong and seasoned. It's difficult not to compare him to fellow N.O. rapper Kevin Gates, especially when it comes to his emotionally-charged hooks. Seeing how big Gates is in the region, it's safe to assume Andre's been taking notes Thankfully, Kevin is some of the best source material you can pull from.

So far, "It's Me" is the only track on the Southern emcee's SoundCloud page, but it's a promising start. Let us know what you think of the record in the comments below. Does Andre have potential?