We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Richelle Gemini a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Richelle , thanks for joining us today. We’d love to hear about a project that you’ve worked on that’s meant a lot to you.
All my projects have deep meaning but as a mother and creative the first song me and song are on together was so special. The song is called “Curiosity” and is on an Album called “Taste The Sky” created by the artist Uncle Jumbo. It was nominated for a Grammy this year and sharing that with my child has been magical.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
The Native Houstonian has a Bachelor’s in Public Affairs and Community Service. She is a Nationally recognized Poet, Rapper, Singer, Host, Actor, Director, Writer and most importantly Mother. She has five musical albums released on all platforms that uplift people through her experiences. She and her son are recently on the Grammy Nominated album “Taste the Sky”. They are on the featured single “Curiosity” which is in rotation on Sirius XM. She made her directing debut July 2023 when her filmed play “Waiting On The Plug”. It was released on Tubi. Currently she is starring in the play “Jack and The Bean Stalk Hip Hop” as the rapping mother presented by the Ensemble Theater. She has done voice over’s for big companies like Facebook and the TSA. She has performed and hosted on several stages and continues to create to inspire and elevate in all her practices.
Can you tell us about a time you’ve had to pivot?
When I found out I was pregnant it was 2012 I had just came off tour with a well known rapper? I thought I had my life planned out until this happened. I stopped rapping immediately, I moved back home because I was living in Dallas after attending the University of North Texas, and I just stuck with Poetry Shows. When I gave birth I told myself I would return to the entertainment world once he was 3 years old. Of course I didn’t just have one, my second son was born 10 months after my first so I waited until he was 3 and my oldest was 4. In 2016 I re-emerged as an artist in the city of Houston and did it with a passion an authentic passion. From 2016 to now I have accomplished so much and plan on doing so much more!
Is there mission driving your creative journey?
One of my many goals is for my fellow poets. I am creating a path for poets to make their art a solid career. I want poets to paid as well as “well paid” comedians. I believe poets should have specials on Netflix just like comedians. We are both talking. It takes someone to pioneer that and I am here for it!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://RichelleGemini.me
- Instagram: @RichelleGemini
- Youtube: RichelleGemini
Image Credits
PirateFameVisuals: floating heads
Elliot Guidry: Gold Dress