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GemStones a.k.a. Gemini - Sarcasm
Artist: GemStones a.k.a. Gemini
Producer: Unknown
Album: On the Road to Glory: My Story
Label: Unsigned
GemStones? Like I want to listen to that guy. Actually, forgive my Sarcasm. *Ahem*. After a nearly two year mini-retirement, his last featured cut was 2008’s Underappreciated, Gem is back with his new track Sarcasm (incorrectly being called My Hood elsewhere), a biting joint that delivers poignant commentary about our society through a medium we can all relate to: cynicism. Lyrically the Chicago artist paints a clear picture of his feeling about what’s going on in the world today: “I wouldn’t trade this life for all the world, it’s too beautiful / Look at all the brutal things police been getting to do to you / Box you in a cubicle until you’re institutional.” Gem’s ability to translate this message into satire is emphasized through some hauntingly smooth production – coming to us from a mysterious producer even Gem doesn’t know the identity of - that takes the track to another level. If you liked this, be sure to keep a lookout for his upcoming project On the Road to Glory: My Story, coming soon. Come on, like you have anything better to do.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on March 29, 2010
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i remember when i seen this cat passing out his mixtape on state street...i like this so far...and i hate that lupe kicked him off the label, i wish they would settle there differences...i guesss now that he got kicked off the label he can't find a good engineer....beat is nothing different doesn't stand out...but the hook is cool and the verse are ok i don't hear a lot of word play or bars but it doesn't really take away from the song...love the sarcasm though....i got the message....med rotation
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2010 |
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What?? Lupe kicked him off? But the music they made together was unbelievable.. oh well. Production, absolutely nuts, I love the intro, and Gemz rappin' ability is pretty dam catchy too, hook was aight, I'm gon have this stuck in my head for awhile to come
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2010 |
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Love this concept. I forgot about this dude after Lupe's The Cool, so it's great to hear him back. I wasn't really paying attention to how complex the rhymes were, since I was so in to hearing what he was trying to say. As for that, I loved how he was being political but used sarcasm to put a twist on it instead of just sounding angry or depressed. Dope record with this one.
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2010 |
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I spoke with Gem the other night and our quick five minute call turned into an hour. We talked about life, religion, purpose, music, and above all else the future. Well, I can say with certainty, that musically-speaking Gem's future is bright. The man is immensely talented (he can sing and rap equally well) and that is on display here.
@Aussie - Lupe didn't kick him off the label. He decided that going a separate route was what was needed to secure a successful future. 
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2010 |
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2010 |
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Since Lupe introduced me this guy I knew he could do great things solo, let this just be the beginning.
Being a great singer sure makes for a better rapping if he can pull it off, so it's a great combination. The concept is harsh, but well developed. "Unknow" did a good job on the production. He better call this "Sarcasm" (it's called "My hood" in the blogosphere), cuz some people wont get it otherwise. :p It's a shame he's not with FNF, but as long as they can still work together it's not all lost. |
| Posted on Mar 25, 2010 |
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This is it, man. This is simply genius. Hell of a track to return on.
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2010 |
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absolutely amazing in every aspect...I can't get over this shit this guy is amazing just for making this song alone
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2010 |
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No joke, I bumped Testimony of Gemstones just last week and wondered what the heck happened to this guy. Its great to see him back. Separating from Lupe was probably a good move. His situation reminded me a lot of Memphis Bleek. The only difference is Gemstones IS his own man with a major message to tell in his music. "I can't wait to get shot at tomorrow!!!"
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2010 |
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Pause to say this is one of the highest quality nights I can remember on the Booth in a minute.
I guarantee you didn't catch how deep these verses were on the first listen. This is one of those tracks that demands to be put on repeat. Side note: According to GemStone himself, someone wrongly titled the track "My Hood" when it first got put out, and the name stuck, even though Gem always intended to call it Sarcasm.
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2010 |
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i dont know how i can add to all the previous comments, this is just incredible- his lyrical depth over the simple production are just great
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2010 |
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I’ve never heard of GemStones before, but he absolutely killed this song.
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2010 |
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That verse made it a BANGER!!!!!!
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2010 |
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When I first heard this, I thought "this dude is funny." Then I thought....Me and my fellas talk about these issues all the time.
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2010 |
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this track goes hard.... i think it was creative to be sarcastic in a song ... @*#$! im given it a 5... MY FIRST CLASSIC ON THE BOOTH
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2010 |
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Some of the best satirical verses I've heard in Hip-Hop in a long minute. And a good backdrop to accompany his penetrating, thought-provoking lyrics. My only complaint is the hook/talking between verses drags on much longer than it should, but when you get to the good stuff, its really damn good.
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| Posted on Mar 25, 2010 |
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Ya'll gonna make me the odd man out? Hahaha, I wanna like this!
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| Posted on Mar 26, 2010 |
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Cant wait hear more from him, he basically sayin wat ppl need to hear...
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| Posted on Mar 26, 2010 |
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2010 |
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The production kinda sounds like a 50 cent or Dre beat, but that's what makes it even better when Gemstones kills it. Imagine the genius status Eminem would had just titled his songs sarcasm. The hook is alright but Gemini still sounded good.
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2010 |
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The production kinda sounds like a 50 cent or Dre beat, but that's what makes it even better when Gemstones kills it. Imagine the genius status Eminem would have been given if he had just titled his songs sarcasm. The hook is alright but Gemini still sounded good.
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2010 |
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nice artist, but this is a pass. the beat made this a battle from the start. love the message, but damn give this man something to work with.
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| Posted on Mar 27, 2010 |
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| Posted on Mar 29, 2010 |
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Upgrading this to 'classic' I've been playing this song so much, I love it. Cheers Z, I didn't think Lupe would be that stupid, god to see Gem doin' big thingz with hiz life..
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| Posted on Mar 29, 2010 |
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Wow I forgot about this guy. I was surprised as to how much I actually liked this one. Good luck in the near future GemStones!
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| Posted on Mar 29, 2010 |
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song is alright but like the message he giving
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