- Jemini the Gifted One
Jemini the Gifted One (born Tommy Smith), better known as Jemini, is a
rapper fromBrooklyn who has worked withDJ Danger Mouse , most notably on the rap/pop album "Ghetto Pop Life ". The 2003 album "Ghetto Pop Life " also features rappers such asImani andBooty Brown fromThe Pharcyde ,Alkaholiks ,J-Zone , andPrince Po fromOrganized Konfusion .Jemini is recording the follow up to "Ghetto Pop Life " withDJ Danger Mouse , tentatively titled "Kill Your Heroes ".Jemini released a 7 track promo-only EP only Mercury/Polygram in 1995 called "Scars and Pain".
A music video, produced by Organized Konfusion, was made for the song "Funk Soul Sensation". A remix of "Funk Soul Sensation" was released later in 1995 on 12" vinyl. The b-side was "Funk Soul Sensation pt.II", which continued the dual personas of "The Gifted One" and the "Funk Soul Sensation" rapping back and forth to each other.
In 1997, Jemini released another promotional single titled "Who Wanna Step To Dis" which was followed by 1998's "I.M.C.U.D.O.N.T./Who Wanna Step II Dis."
In
2006 , another rapper by the name of Gemini, underLupe Fiasco 's 1st & 15th label, emerged in the rap game. Jemini threatened to sue him so Gemini was forced to change his name toGemStones .On March 12, 2008, Jemini announced he plans to open for Styles of Beyond and Apathy for a few of their shows.
External links
* [http://www.lexrecords.com/Knuckle_Sandwich_2.mp3 Jemini's Knuckle Sandwich II]
* [http://www.lexrecords.com Lex Records]
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