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.
Temple
GemStones Lyrics
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I really rip through the beat and tear
Feel like I'm the last of a breed that's rare
Or any rapper that breathe this air
Wanna see a tie? Better bring a bear
Only when I die will I be compared
Starin' in your eyes with a evil stare
Anything alive, it'll be aware
"I don't wanna die, there's a beast in there!"
You can see the signs in the teeth I bare
Nothing will survive if the meat is rare
Who lied to you? We are not a equal pair
Rappin' to the sounds of the breaths of air
Lyrically inclined, I don't need a snare
Only sound good cause the beat is there
I don't want the throne, you can keep the chair
On the zone lookin' for some meat to tear
I been chained down for at least a year
Say my name wrong and this leash will tear
Big and Pac gone, we can see who care
How you King Kong and you speech impaired?
They can put you on, Imma meet you there
When I bang on you and leave you there
Put a feature where?
Ain't enough room on this beat to share
Comin' for the dudes who don't seem to care
Damagin' the minds of the seeds we air
They only seem to rhyme when the weed is flared
Cause they don't have a mind to be deepest prayer
Jordan number 5's are the weakest pair
They'll be a nine to at least the Hares
Lyrical miracle since they cut my umbilical
Lyrical miracle since they cut my umbilical
Hell is for an eternity, hope you know where you're goin'
An industry full of wannabes, never will I conform
Lyrical miracle since they cut my umbilical
Lyrical miracle since they cut my umbilical
Should be locked up for perjury, lyin' about what you doin'
Sellin' your soul for currency, anything to get on
Lyrical miracle since they cut my umbilical
Lyrical miracle since they cut my umbilical
It's a state of emergency, been a bit of a disturbance, see
Artists showin' no courtesy, rap is out of its form
Lyrical miracle since they cut my umbilical
Lyrical miracle since they cut my umbilical
June 20th a Gemini is born
Ain't no secret I'm murdering anything I get on
Verbally murderin' everything in its element
Fly as a pelican, delicate as a elephant
Rappers that stand in my shadow, thinkin' they ready for battle
Can't even channel my caliber of intelligence
I'm confident but this competition, I'm arrogant
Never look down on anyone, I don't know who I'm better than
Anybody can get it, it's obvious I need medicine
Prolly should be admitted, my mind is gone, I don't know where it is
90% of you rappers may not need it
But really there's never been one to do it like I done did it
To walk with me, follow Christ and get ridiculed by the critics
And double back and go lyrically amount anything livin'
That's it, this beat is that you murdered, there's been a killin'
And anybody who thinks they could body what I be pennin'
Could get it, my pen is godly
Get bodied won't do you tim and know no limits far as the eye could see
Obviously I'm winnin'
You dealin', my safety pin is the origin of my inner beginnings
They got the heart of the artists that benifitin'
Your images all a gimmick, I'm sorry, you not authentic
You mimickin', every car that you talkin' about is rented
I should be labeled as the best rapper ever in Guinness
Music I make will be here forever when I diminish
Anybody that's breathin' will tell you that I'm a menace
No limits, I'm never timid
This song is only a scrimmage
In "Temple," GemStones, also known as Meet the Slayer, asserts his confidence in his rap skills as he tears through the beat, describing himself as the last of a rare breed among rappers. GemStones conveys his intensity through his lyrics, stating that anything alive will be aware of his evil stare, and that only those who bring a bear can handle the sight of him. He goes on to challenge his competitors as he navigates the rap industry, calling out fake personalities, creating a state of emergency. He also positions himself as a lyrical miracle since his birth, in coordination with his zodiac sign, Gemini. GemStones doesn't hold back with his words, as he makes it clear that he doesn't have time for those who don't take their music seriously or who spew lies about their talents. The song ends with GemStones proclaiming his dominance in the rap scene as he describes himself as a menace who is never timid, ready to lyrically body anyone who dares to step up against him.
Line by Line Meaning
Gemstones, aka meet the slayer
Introducing Gemstones, also known as the slayer.
I really rip through the beat and tear
I rap powerfully and destructively.
Feel like I'm the last of a breed that's rare
I feel like I'm a rare and vanishing type of artist.
Or any rapper that breathe this air
Or any other rapper that exists.
Wanna see a tie? Better bring a bear
Do you want to compete with me? You better be prepared to bring your absolute best.
Only when I die will I be compared
I am so unique that only when I die will people truly realize my greatness.
Starin' in your eyes with a evil stare
I have a menacing look in my eyes.
Anything alive, it'll be aware
Everyone and everything will know when I'm in the room because of the energy I bring.
Everybody hidin' underneath the stairs
People are afraid of me because of the talent I possess.
"I don't wanna die, there's a beast in there!"
People are fearing for their lives because of my talent.
You can see the signs in the teeth I bare
My talent is visible in the intensity of my performance.
Nothing will survive if the meat is rare
If the competition is weak, it won't stand a chance against me.
Who lied to you? We are not a equal pair
No one has the same level of talent as me.
Rappin' to the sounds of the breaths of air
I don't need music to rap well, I can do it without a backing track.
Lyrically inclined, I don't need a snare
My talent is so great that I don't even need the typical equipment to succeed.
Only sound good cause the beat is there
Other rappers need a good beat to sound good.
I don't want the throne, you can keep the chair
I don't need fame or recognition to prove my worth, I know my talent is unmatched.
On the zone lookin' for some meat to tear
I am always searching for someone to compete with and defeat.
I been chained down for at least a year
I have been held back or restricted in some way for a year or longer.
Say my name wrong and this leash will tear
If someone gets my name wrong, it will make me angry and I will lash out.
Big and Pac gone, we can see who care
Since the deaths of Biggie and Tupac, it is apparent who truly cares about hip-hop and its legacy.
How you King Kong and you speech impaired?
How can someone be so confident but lack the talent to back it up?
They can put you on, Imma meet you there
If someone else gives you an opportunity, I will still be there to compete.
When I bang on you and leave you there
When I compete with someone, I will defeat them soundly.
Put a feature where?
There is no room for anyone else on this track.
Ain't enough room on this beat to share
This track is too crowded for additional features.
Comin' for the dudes who don't seem to care
I am targeting rappers who do not put in effort or care about the craft.
Damagin' the minds of the seeds we air
Some rappers today are negatively influencing the next generation of artists.
They only seem to rhyme when the weed is flared
Some rappers only seem to have creativity when they are under the influence of drugs.
Cause they don't have a mind to be deepest prayer
These rappers lack the creativity to truly express themselves.
Jordan number 5's are the weakest pair
Even iconic things can be weak.
They'll be a nine to at least the Hares
Some things can still be good, but not everyone will agree.
Lyrical miracle since they cut my umbilical
I have been talented at rap since birth.
Hell is for an eternity, hope you know where you're goin'
If you are not sincere in your actions in life, you may suffer the consequences in the afterlife.
An industry full of wannabes, never will I conform
The music industry is full of people trying to emulate others, but I will never be one of them.
Should be locked up for perjury, lyin' about what you doin'
Some rappers lie about their actions and should be punished accordingly.
Sellin' your soul for currency, anything to get on
Some artists will do anything to succeed, even if it means sacrificing their own integrity.
It's a state of emergency, been a bit of a disturbance, see
The rap game is in disarray and needs saving from all the negativity.
Artists showin' no courtesy, rap is out of its form
Some rappers are not respectful and the genre has lost some of its authenticity.
June 20th a Gemini is born
Gemstones has a birthday of June 20th and is a Gemini.
Ain't no secret I'm murdering anything I get on
My talent is apparent in every song I create.
Verbally murderin' everything in its element
I thoroughly defeat every competition I face.
Fly as a pelican, delicate as a elephant
I am both powerful and graceful in my skills and abilities.
Rappers that stand in my shadow, thinkin' they ready for battle
In comparison to me, other rappers appear small and insignificant.
Can't even channel my caliber of intelligence
Other rappers lack the intelligence and creativity needed to succeed like I do.
I'm confident but this competition, I'm arrogant
I am self-assured, but it comes across as arrogant to some.
Never look down on anyone, I don't know who I'm better than
I may be superior in my craft, but I do not judge others based on this or put myself above them.
Anybody can get it, it's obvious I need medicine
Everyone can be defeated, but my talent can consume me if I am not careful.
Prolly should be admitted, my mind is gone, I don't know where it is
I may be losing my grip on sanity or reality because of my talent.
90% of you rappers may not need it
Most rappers do not need the talent or ability I possess to succeed.
But really there's never been one to do it like I done did it
No one has ever accomplished what I have in rap before.
To walk with me, follow Christ and get ridiculed by the critics
To join me on my path, you must be devoted to God and face criticism from others for it.
And double back and go lyrically amount anything livin'
And then return and master the art of lyricism.
That's it, this beat is that you murdered, there's been a killin'
The competition has been defeated and the track has been mastered.
And anybody who thinks they could body what I be pennin'
Anyone who thinks they can match my lyrics or performance is wrong.
Could get it, my pen is godly
They can try, but they will not succeed against my talent.
Get bodied won't do you tim and know no limits far as the eye could see
If you try to compete with me and fail, it will have long-lasting effects and I will not limit myself in my ability to succeed.
Obviously I'm winnin'
It is clear that I am winning any competition I face.
You dealin', my safety pin is the origin of my inner beginnings
You are dealing with the beginning of my talent's origin story.
They got the heart of the artists that benifitin'
Other rappers have motives beyond just the music, unlike myself.
Your images all a gimmick, I'm sorry, you not authentic
Other rappers are fake and not genuine.
You mimickin', every car that you talkin' about is rented
Other rappers are copying the same tired themes and are not truly living what they claim to.
I should be labeled as the best rapper ever in Guinness
My talent and impact on the genre should earn me a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records as the best rapper ever.
Music I make will be here forever when I diminish
The music I make will last forever even after I am gone from this world.
Anybody that's breathin' will tell you that I'm a menace
Everyone will recognize the power of my talent and its impact on the genre.
No limits, I'm never timid
I am limitless in my abilities and talents and never hold back or show fear.
This song is only a scrimmage
This song is just a warm-up and a small display of my immense talent.
Contributed by Audrey T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.