Hip-Hop is mourning the loss of "Funk Soul Sensation" MC Jemini The Gifted One, who reportedly passed on yesterday (3/27). Jemini, born Thomas Smith hit the scene in 1995 with his breakout hit "Funk Soul Sensation". The Organized Konfusion produced track was an immediate fan favorite, and the 7 track EP Scars And Pain followed.

Billboard called 'Funk Soul Sensation', "sensational, smart soul". The single peaked at #36 on Billboard's Hot Rap Chart. In the wake of his passing, Prince Po of Organized Konfusion posted, "Was blessed to produce this joint (Funk Soul Sensation) and another called 'Letcho Body Flow'. This is truly crushing me right now".

Jemini most recently went by the moniker Big City, and in 2003 he released the collaboration, Ghetto Pop Life, with Danger Mouse. At the time of his passing, he was working on a documentary about Ghetto Pop Life, and working on new music. He released the single "Rise" on March 1 of this year. Rest In Peace Jemini.