GemStones is tagged as: hip-hop, chicago, hip hop, illinois, fnf GemStones, formerly known as Gemini, is a rapper and singer from Chicago, currently signed to Lupe Fiasco’s record label 1st & 15th. Raised in Jeffrey Manor/South C on Chicago’s south side, Gemstones (formally known as Gemini) is the definition of a true talent. Being part of a musical family is only the beginning for the south side native. He went on to nurture his craft at Bowen High School, where he was a student in the visual and performing arts program. After graduating high school, In early 2001, Gemstones had a chance meeting with then unknown rappers Lupe Fiasco and the late Stack Bundles. Fiasco, who had his own company 1st and 15th Recordings, was impressed by the rapper/singer and later in that year decided to sign Gemstones to the 1st and 15th label. Gemstones spent many years writing and preparing for his time to showcase his talent. That time finally came in 2006 when Lupe Fiasco featured Gemstones on four out of the sixteen tracks (including a track which features Jay Z) on his debut album, Lupe Fiasco’s Food and Liquor. Gemstones was also featured in Fiasco’s video for the first single off the album “Kick, Push”. In that same year Gemstones was given the opportunity to headline the soundtrack for the MTV special “My Block: Chicago”, wher... Read More About GemStones Biography...  Send GemStones ringtones to your cell
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