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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Number One - Ngololo Skelewu Short (Remix)
World - Released by Nasibu Abdu Juma Issack Diamond on Jan 1, 2015
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Nimpende Nani
World - Released by Nasibu Abdu Juma Issack Diamond on Jan 1, 2015
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Kizaizai (Remix)
World - Released by Nasibu Abdu Juma Issack Diamond on Jul 13, 2021
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Natamani
World - Released by Nasibu Abdu Juma Issack Diamond on Jan 1, 2012
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Jisachi
World - Released by Nasibu Abdu Juma Issack Diamond on Jan 1, 2012
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Nalia Na Mengi
World - Released by Nasibu Abdu Juma Issack Diamond on Jan 1, 2012
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Binadam
World - Released by Nasibu Abdu Juma Issack Diamond on Jan 1, 2012
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Mapenzi Basi
World - Released by Nasibu Abdu Juma Issack Diamond on Jul 13, 2021
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Nataka Kulewa
World - Released by Nasibu Abdu Juma Issack Diamond on Jul 13, 2021
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Ntampata Wapi
World - Released by Nasibu Abdu Juma Issack Diamond on Jul 13, 2021
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My Number One
World - Released by Nasibu Abdu Juma Issack Diamond on Jul 13, 2021
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Upofu
World - Released by Nasibu Abdu Juma Issack Diamond on Jan 1, 2012
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Ukimuona
World - Released by Nasibu Abdu Juma Issack Diamond on Jul 13, 2021
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Mawazo
World - Released by Nasibu Abdu Juma Issack Diamond on Jan 1, 2014
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For The Night
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by VVS STUDIOS on Nov 27, 2020
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Lost Boost (K21 Extended)
House - Released by Kalambur Publishing on Jul 20, 2021
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Wrong Timing
Miscellaneous - Released by Rockhard Ent. on Jul 7, 2018
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