Kevin Gates, born Kevin Jerome Gilyard, is an American rapper and entrepreneur. Widely regarded as one of the most talented artists in the hip-hop industry, Gates has gained a massive following and critical acclaim for his unique style and captivating lyrics. One aspect of Kevin Gates' artistry that stands out is what many fans and critics refer to as his "magic." Gates possesses an uncanny ability to create music that resonates deeply with listeners, making them feel a range of emotions and connecting to his experiences on a personal level. His songs often touch on themes of struggle, pain, and resilience, allowing his audience to relate to and find solace in his music. Furthermore, Gates' "magic" extends beyond his music.
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Furthermore, Gates' "magic" extends beyond his music. He has a magnetic stage presence that captivates crowds and leaves a lasting impression on anyone fortunate enough to witness his live performances. His energy and passion are palpable, and he has a unique ability to command the attention of his audience and engage them in his performance.
Review of "The Magic Box" AA/Carplay dongle
First off- not in any way affiliated with the company. I haven't seen any other reviews (or any info at all, really), so though I would write down some thoughts. This is for a wireless AA/Carplay dongle (sorry, should have said that in the title).
This went into a 2021 Rav4 Prime, which supports wired AA/Carplay. My wife is an Apple fan and uses Carplay, I'm an Android guy using Android auto (Oneplus 8T). I previously used a GiWiOS wireless adapter, which was about $80 on Amazon, and seemed to work well enough, but switching between AA and Carplay required rebooting, and about 50% of the time it wouldn't reconnect cleanly to the car without unplugging/plugging USB to the dongle. I figured I would try something else to see if it did a better job switching between wireless AA and Carplay.
I bought The Magic Box and The Magic Remote for about $400 total. Yeah, this thing is expensive. The box itself at a high level is fundamentally a small Android device with 4GB RAM and 64GB Flash running Android 11. It can connect to a car over a USB cable and (I think) talks Carplay with your car; which is weird, because it's running Android internally, but go figure. The touchscreen in the car works well enough with it. It also has an HDMI output, so I imagine you can use it like a FireTV dongle when travelling.
When booted up, it shows an Android UI with a bunch of app icons (I'll call this the "streaming UI"). The first thing to do is click the settings icon and connect to a WiFi AP. Where do you get a WiFi AP? Here's the first hitch- you either need your car to provide an in-car WiFi connection, or you need to turn on hotspot mode on your phone and use your phone as an AP.
Once you have WiFi configured, you can then login with your Google account, go to the Google Play Store, and install whatever other apps you like, including Netflix, Paramount, Disney, whatever.
The UI also has some special icons. One icon launches wireless Android Auto; another launches wireless Apple Carplay. You can then pair your phone (Android or Apple, respectively) with the Magic Box BT connection. I got Android Auto working fine, haven't gotten my wife's Apple Carplay working (but haven't tried much yet).
However, here's where the Magic kindof goes off the rails. Both Android Auto and Apple Carplay work by connecting over BT, and then opening a backchannel peer-to-peer WiFi connection between the phone and the box. But remember how earlier we had to pair the Magic box to an AP (either in-car or your phone hotspot)?- this is a different WiFi connection than that one, and neither the phone nor the Magic Box can use both concurrently.
Your phone can typically either use Android Auto or be in hotspot mode, but not both at the same time. So switching between the Magic Box streaming API and Android Auto required me to manually turn my phone's hotspot mode on and off to switch between the two.
Luckily, my car also supports in-car WiFi (as long as I pay ATT $16/month), so I figured I would try using that as my AP with The Magic Box. But it turns out the Magic Box also isn't smart enough to share its own WiFi connection between streaming and Android Auto. Pairing my phone over Android Auto worked fine, but whenever I returned to the streaming UI, I had to go into the settings app and manually turn WiFi back on. It works, but not at all seamlessly. At the very least, The Magic Box could be smart enough to automatically enable WiFi when switching back to it's UI. Even better would be if it could have implemented two WiFi channels (one for its AP connection, and one for Android Auto), and allowed them to remain connected concurrently.
I had hoped that the Android Auto integration was smart enough to somehow piggy-back on the peer-to-peer connection to my phone to use that as its access point to the internet, but it doesn't work that way. So it works, but switching between streaming apps and Android Auto requires quite a bit of manual reconfiguration.
Some other observations:
- The Magic Remote works fine, and makes it easy to type or select. I can see the value of this if I were using this thing as a fireTV-like device without a touchscreen. However, someone made the decision that the secondary key Fn values (e.g. all punctation/numbers) are shown as blue on black keys with no backlighting, so it's basically impossible to read if you're not in direct sunlight. I'm also surprised that the USB dongle that plugs into The Magic Box to connect to the remote sticks out quite far. I've seen BT dongles that were much smaller.
- One other annoyance: the car's steering wheel controls (skip forward/back) appear to not work when using Android Auto. This is pretty bad, and even the GiWiOS box could handle this correctly.
Edit: Sorry for the multiple postings. I've removed the dupes.
Edit 2: I ended up sending it back. There were just too many compromises given the price tag.
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In addition to his captivating stage presence, Gates' charisma and authenticity contribute to his "magic." He is known for sharing his personal experiences and feelings openly with his fans, which creates a deep sense of connection between himself and his audience. Gates' ability to be vulnerable in his music and open up about his struggles and triumphs makes him relatable and allows listeners to find solace and inspiration in his journey. Another aspect of Kevin Gates' "magic" is his versatility as an artist. He effortlessly transitions between different styles and genres, blending elements of hip-hop, R&B, and even rock into his music. This versatility allows Gates to appeal to a wide range of listeners and keeps his music fresh and exciting. In conclusion, Kevin Gates' "magic" lies in his ability to create music that deeply resonates with listeners, his captivating stage presence, his charisma and authenticity, and his versatility as an artist. These factors contribute to his immense popularity and make him a truly special artist in the hip-hop industry..
Reviews for "Kevin Gates' Musical Spells: How He Casts a Captivating Aura"
- John - 1/5 - Kevin Gates' "Magic" was a complete disappointment for me. The lyrics were repetitive and lacked depth. The beat was generic and did not stand out at all. I was expecting something more from a seasoned artist like Gates, but this track felt like a lazy attempt to produce a hit. Overall, I found "Magic" unoriginal and forgettable.
- Sarah - 2/5 - "Magic" by Kevin Gates was just okay for me. I had high hopes for this track, but it fell short of my expectations. The autotune on Gates' voice was excessive and made it difficult to understand the lyrics. The production was decent, but nothing special. The song overall lacked the energy and creativity that I usually enjoy in Gates' music. Unfortunately, "Magic" failed to leave a lasting impression on me.
- David - 2/5 - I was not impressed with Kevin Gates' "Magic". The song lacked originality and felt like a rehash of his previous work. The lyrics were predictable and lacked substance. The beat was catchy but generic, and overall, the track failed to captivate me. I expected more from Gates, but "Magic" just didn't deliver.