KOLGATE is no new comer to the music game. He's been at it since 2004 and isn't stopping anytime soon. At only 24 KOLGATE has already created quite a name and reputation for himself, and has a resume that might make some professional musicians look like amateurs. In late 2005 KOLGATE, along with fellow Cleveland area rapper Veeno, created a rap group called the Midwest Menaces, though they weren't terribly popular, it did give KOLGATE a start. From there he went on to become a successful solo artist and song writer for many successful musicians and rappers. At one point in early 2008 he was the number 1 independent artist according to myspace.com. He held the slot for a record setting 28 weeks. Kolgate is definitely a force to be reckoned with.