Whatever happened to Jemini the Gifted One, the man who helped give the world its first taste of Danger Mouse via Ghetto Pop Life? According to Lex Records, he’s set to appear in a documentary about his career called Memoirs of an Emcee. Produced by Trans Hudson Films and directed by photographer T. Hopkins, Memoirs of an Emcee follows Jemini, underrated Philly rapper the Last Emperor (remember “Echo Leader”?) and newcomer Script.
“Emcee is about intelligent, thoughtful, faithful men who happen to make their living rapping. All too often, the featured image of young black men is that of apolitical, oversexed ignoramuses. Script, Emp and Jemini are iconoclastic by their very nature. They are all well-read and versed in a variety of subjects and never ‘dumb down’ for street credibility.” There’s no word on when Memoirs of an Emcee will be released, but you can view preview clips at the film’s MySpace page.
In related news, Jemini is working on a new solo album with UK producer Repeat Ophenda. It should come out on his Stone City Entertainment label next year. You can hear a sample of his first single, the blissed-out “Sunshine,” on Jemini’s MySpace page.
www.mcmemoirs.com
www.myspace.com/jeminithegifted1
