Xist Music recording artist Gemstones is set to release his highly anticipated album BLIND ELEPHANT on April 7th, 2015.

Xist Music recording artist Gemstones announces his long-awaited full-length album Blind Elephant will arrive on April 7th of this year. Despite changing labels, personal battles, several pushbacks, and even a “false alarm,” the much-hyped project from the lyrical giant will see the light of day, and it promises to be well worth the wait. Featuring production from classic hit-making producer J.R., among others, and armed with his trademarked brand of lyrical firepower, Xist Music CEO T. Black is confident that hip-hop fans of all stripes will be blown away by the content. “Sometimes bringing art at its highest level is an extremely painstaking and frustrating process. It can wear on the artist, and it definitely challenges us from a business standpoint. But Gemstones fans deserve to get this album the way that it should be experienced, and trust me: Gemstones delivers!”

Gemstones’s first single, “Circles,” and powerful accompanying video, debuted in December, on iTunes and in all digital stores.

In addition to unveiling the album cover, he is also prepping the release of his next visual, the first of two follow-up singles leading up to the April release date. Excited fans will be able to catch the wordplay maestro performing live on the Blind Elephant promo tour, hitting select cities near the first of April.

Sounding like the intro to a song on his album, Gemstones took to social media to sound the alarm about impending doom for all obstacles between him and the release of his project. “The devil can slow me down but he can’t stop me,” Gemstones posted. “Blind Elephant is ready to go! Gemstones for life!”

Fans of the Christian rapper have been chomping at the bit since the release of his mixtape Elephant In The Room, and that buzz only grew louder once an underground video of him spitting furious bars to a feverish crowd released last year.

Originally going by the name Gemini, Gemstones is perhaps best known for being signed to rapper Lupe Fiasco’s 1st and 15th record label and for having co-written numerous hits with the fellow Chicago emcee. Late in 2013, he signed a deal with Xist Music following a protracted bidding war between several CHH labels. Having built a reputation for lyrical prowess and a dexterous flow, Gemstones has the heart of hip-hop fans from every corner of the globe. Now, at long last, they will be rewarded for their patience and support.

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