Later that year, MTV gave Gemstones the opportunity of a lifetime when he hosted Chicago’s version of the network’s document series “My Block”. The “My Block: Chicago” soundtrack featured four tracks from Gemstones, including his single “Got what you need” accompanied by the music video that received heavy rotation on MTV1 and MTV2. The success from “Got what you need” landed Gemstones the opportunity to host MTV2’s Suckerfree countdown, sending Gemstones’ career into overdrive. He has also been featured on MTV’s Diary, which aired internationally.
While working on various projects, including Lupe Fiasco’s Food and Liquor and The Cool, Gemstones’ music reached international levels. He has also featured on tracks with artist such as G. Dep, Poo Bear, Bryce Wilson, Drake, and Jay-Z as well as touring the world as part of Lupe Fiasco’s The Cool Tour. The tour reached countries such as New Zealand, Australia, and France, making Gemstones a house hold name amongst music fans all over the world. He began putting together his debut album “Troubles of The World” and in the summer of 2007, gemstones and label mate Lupe Fiasco released the projects first single “We On”. The duo attended the BET Awards that same year and began promoting his debut project to a worldwide audience. After traveling the country Gemstones returned back to the studio and in 2008, he released his follow up project, The Testimony of Gemstones.
Following the release of The Testimony of Gemstones, in 2009 Gemstones decided to part ways with his 1st and 15th family. He took a small hiatus from music, to build a relationship with God and accept Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He also focused his attention on building his own brand and expanding his fanbase. In 2010, Gemstones re-emerged and released his highly anticipated street album Road to Glory: My Story. With the release of Road to Glory, Gemstones found his ever growing fanbase reach new levels, utilizing the World Wide Web by releasing various viral videos and taking advantage of the growing social media scene.
By building his company “Gemstones for Life”, he is actively touring and performing in various cities and expanding his resume by writing and producing for new and established artist in the music industry. Fans can look forward to newly inspired music from Gemstones, reaching a global audience from all walks of life through his creative and eclectic reinvention.
Make Believe
GemStones Lyrics
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For those that didn't hear the last CD
For all those who's listening
I need you right now
Close your ears and listen with your heart
Go get 'em Stones
Speed through life, what the price?
This the life, glitted lights
Booking flights, let's proceed
Clean the pipes, sing it right
This the night, let's achieve
Fix the mic, dim the lights
The wind is light, feel the breeze
Kill the fright, love is life
There's a Christ, just believe
Will to fight, build the hype
Yield the strife, kill the greed
Save the youth, break the noose
Feed the truth, take the lead
Bentley Coups, Gucci suits
Women stooped, make believe
Pick your wife, spill the rice
Cut the slice, plant the seeds
The feel is nice, build a life
Real advice pays the heed
Built to fight, thrilled with heights
Take a life, but hate to read
The ills of life, peels in white
Safe to say we've been perceived
Make believe
Something tells me? view to the soul
Which reminds me why I've refused to be moved from this road
All my life I've tried
I prevailed, I survived
In the song "Make Believe," GemStones, whose real name is Demarco Castle, introduces himself using his pseudonym Liam. He calls on his listeners to pay attention to his message and understand it from their hearts. He then sings about hustling and living the life of a musician in the spotlight. He describes performing on stage with flashing lights and booking flights to different venues. GemStones sings about the importance of singing it right during a performance by fixing the mic and dimming the lights. He also encourages his listeners to get rid of their fears, embrace love, believe in Christ, and strive for greatness. The second verse touches on the importance of speaking the truth to the youth and breaking away from negative influences. GemStones advises his fans to pick the right partner in marriage, plant one's roots firmly, and build a better future while avoiding some of the pitfalls associated with this lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
I go by the name of Liam
Introducing himself as Liam
For those that didn't hear the last CD
Addressing those who haven't listened to his previous album
For all those who's listening
Acknowledging his listeners
I need you right now
Expressing the importance of his listeners' attention
Close your ears and listen with your heart
Urging his listeners to focus and find their emotional connection with his music
Go get 'em Stones
Motivating himself to deliver a great performance
Speed through life, what the price?
Questioning the cost of living fast
Be precise, yes indeed
Emphasizing the importance of being accurate
This the life, glitted lights
Acknowledging the glamorous lifestyle of an artist
Booking flights, let's proceed
Planning for his next trip
Clean the pipes, sing it right
Practicing his singing to perfection
This the night, let's achieve
Being ready to accomplish his goals
Fix the mic, dim the lights
Preparing the stage for his performance
The wind is light, feel the breeze
Enjoying the experience of performing on stage
Kill the fright, love is life
Overcoming stage fright and embracing love
There's a Christ, just believe
Encouraging his listeners to have faith in God
Will to fight, build the hype
Building excitement and energy
Yield the strife, kill the greed
Overcoming conflict and materialism
Save the youth, break the noose
Empowering and freeing the younger generation
Feed the truth, take the lead
Being the front-runner for truth and change
Bentley Coups, Gucci suits
Referencing wealth and luxury
Women stooped, make believe
Suggesting that some women are fake or superficial
Pick your wife, spill the rice
Making a commitment to marriage
Cut the slice, plant the seeds
Starting a family
The feel is nice, build a life
Enjoying the sensation of a comfortable life
Real advice pays the heed
Valuing the importance of sound advice
Built to fight, thrilled with heights
Being built to endure challenges and love adventure
Take a life, but hate to read
Disliking a lifestyle that is confined to reading and studying
The ills of life, peels in white
Substance abuse and addiction issues
Safe to say we've been perceived
Implying that society has judged them
Make believe
Referring to the idea of illusions and fakeness
Something tells me? view to the soul
Intuition allows one to see a person's true nature
Which reminds me why I've refused to be moved from this road
Staying true to his path enables him to maintain his integrity
All my life I've tried
Expressing his life-long pursuit for success
I prevailed, I survived
Emphasizing his ability to overcome challenges and surpass expectations
Contributed by Hailey L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.