Rising hip hop artist Lexa Gates will drop their debut album next month.

Announced today, Elite Vessel will have an October 18 release. The record features the previously released singles "I Just Can’t Be Alone" and "Provider.” Gates said this about their forthcoming album:

“Elite Vessel is more than just a title; it’s a manifestation of everything I’m striving to become. I am the vessel, and this album represents my journey toward everything I’ve ever dreamed of—it's a surreal feeling.”

Gates has also announced their first-ever headlining tour across North America. The trek will kick off on November 4 at Chicago’s Subterranean, and it’ll conclude with a hometown show on November 27 at NYC’s Racket NYC. Tour dates can be seen below. Tickets will go on sale to the general public this Friday (September 20) at 10 a.m. local time. Pre-sale tickets will go live tomorrow (September 17) at 10 a.m. local time. Tickets can be purchased here.

Lexa Gates tour dates

Monday, November 4th Subterranean Chicago, IL

Thursday, November 7th House of Blue Bronze Peacock Houston, TX

Friday, November 8th Club Dada Dallas, TX

Saturday, November 9th Parish Austin, TX

Monday, November 11th Cervantes' Other Side Denver, CO

Wednesday, November 13th Barboza Seattle, WA

Thursday, November 14th The Hawthorne Theater Portland, OR

Sunday, November 17th The Independent San Francisco, CA

Wednesday, November 20th Longboat Hall Toronto, OR

Thursday, November 21st Brighton Music HallBoston, MA

Saturday, November 23rd Union Hall Washington DC