Diamond
b. Joe Kirkland, Bronx, New York, USA. Not the white artist of the same name, who arrived on the scene much later but had copyrighted the name, Diamond D is one of rap music’s top flight production experts from the USA, who, although he really broke through in the 90s, started out as DJ back in 1979, going on to join Jazzy Jay’s team in the early 80s. He followed that with engagements for Master Rob (who also appeared in the Wild Style movie as one of the Romantic Fantastic Five) as a component of the Ultimate Force. They released one single on Strong City Records, ‘I’m Not Playing’, but it was not considered lyrically tough enough by prevailing hip-hop standards. Diamond D pressed on, teaching himself rhyming to add to his deck skills, making a debut appearance on A Tribe Called Quest’s ‘Show Business’. Together with his Psychotic Neurotics posse Diamond D made his ‘solo’ debut with ‘Best Kept Secret’ on Chemistry/ Mercury Records. It was an attempt to reinstate the principals of the old school Bronx pioneers in lyrical showdowns and couplets. The album that followed saw co-production assistance from DJ Mark The 45 King and Large Professor (Main Source), and remains a classic of its kind. Several top rappers appeared on his second album, including Busta Rhymes and Pete Rock, another highly creative and enjoyable collection.
It is as a producer that Diamond D remains best known, and his client list is growing. These include Showbiz And AG (often working in tandem with the former), Lord Finesse, Apache, the Geto Girlz, Chill Rob G, Pharcyde, Run-DMC, KRS-One, the Fugees and Brand Nubian. His most acclaimed work came with A Tribe Called Quest’s The Low-End Theory (1991) and the Fugees’ massive-selling The Score (1996). He is also known for his association with D.I.T.C. , an influential amalgam of various New York-based MCs, DJs and producers aligned to the independent hip-hop scene. Although now overshadowed by its members’ individual success, D.I.T.C. are one of the most authentic eastside underground rap collectives.
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Trap Bae
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Diamond N Company on 7 Nov 2019
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Nasema Nawee
World - Released by Nasibu Abdu Juma Issack Diamond on 1 Jan 2015
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Bankhead Bounce (Legacy Edition)
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Beyond Bass Entertainment on 23 Jul 2021
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Lala Salama
World - Released by Nasibu Abdu Juma Issack Diamond on 1 Jan 2012
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Shake It Up
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Beyond Bass Entertainment on 16 Jul 2021
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Mbagala
World - Released by Nasibu Abdu Juma Issack Diamond on 1 Jan 2012
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Tribe of Jungle
Trance - Released by Speedsound Music on 20 Feb 2019
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TrapGirl Rollie - Single
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Crash Dummy on 30 Sep 2014
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Tribe of Jungle (Original Mix)
Techno - Released by Speedsound on 25 Jul 2017
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Contemporary American Music (Remastered)
Barber, Diamond, Aaron Copland, Creston
Classical - Released by RevOla on 9 May 2019
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Kwanini
World - Released by Nasibu Abdu Juma Issack Diamond on 1 Jan 2012
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Kesho
World - Released by Nasibu Abdu Juma Issack Diamond on 13 Jul 2021
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Bum Bum
World - Released by Nasibu Abdu Juma Issack Diamond on 1 Jan 2012
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Mdogomdogo
World - Released by Nasibu Abdu Juma Issack Diamond on 13 Jul 2021
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Moyo Wangu
World - Released by Nasibu Abdu Juma Issack Diamond on 19 Aug 2015
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Number One (Remix)
World - Released by Nasibu Abdu Juma Issack Diamond on 1 Jan 2012
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo