Diamond D
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Joseph Kirkland (born April 5, 1968), better known by his stage name Diamond D (or simply Diamond), is an American hip hop
Early years
Growing up in Forest Houses in The Bronx, Diamond D was influenced by local DJs, DJ Hutch and DJ Supreme. During his youth the two DJs would let him perform on their turntables.[3] At the beginning of his career as a producer, Diamond spent many hours at Jazzy Jay's studio on Allerton Avenue in The Bronx. He credits Jay for inspiring him to buy a sampler and teaching him various production techniques.[3] In a 2017 interview he said, "I learned about 95% of my production skills from him. And he was ahead of his time."[4]
Recording career
In addition to Jazzy Jay's teachings, Diamond credited Brand Nubian member Grand Puba as his inspiration to start rapping.[5] An early guest appearance on A Tribe Called Quest's The Low End Theory track "Show Business" helped make people more aware of him as an artist.[3]
The following year he released his debut record
Diamond's favorite experience from making
In 1996 Diamond won a
To promote his 1997 sophomore record Hatred, Passions and Infidelity, Mercury Records compiled a promotional vinyl called Diamond Jewels that included the Stunts, Blunts, and Hip Hop songs "Best Kept Secret', "*!*! What U Heard", and "Sally Got A One Track Mind".[7]
Discography
Albums
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Stunts, Blunts and Hip Hop
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Hatred, Passions and Infidelity
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Grown Man Talk
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The Diamond Mine
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I'm Not Playin' (with Master Rob as Ultimate Force)
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The Huge Hefner Chronicles
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The Diam Piece
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The Diam Piece 2
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Gotham (with Talib Kweli)
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The Rear View
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As featured artist
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"One for the Money" ( Royce da 5'9" featuring Skillz and Diamond D)
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2012 | — | — | — | Non-album single |
References
- ^ ISBN 0-7535-0427-8.
- ^ John Bush. "Diamond D | Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-05-22.
- ^ a b c Isenberg, Daniel (July 14, 2011). "Diamond D Tells All: The Stories Behind His Classic Records". Complex Networks. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
- ^ a b c Ducker, Jesse (December 29, 2017). "INTERVIEW: The Enduring Duality & Dynamism of Hip-Hop Legend Diamond D". Albumism. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
- ^ Garcia, Bobbito (June–July 1995). "Sound Check: Bobbito Garcia plays the tracks; Diamond D states the facts". Vibe: 35 – via Google Books.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Ettelson, Robbie (February 12, 2014). "Diamond D – The Unkut Interview". Unkut. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
- ^ Nelson, Havelock (August 2, 1997). "Diamond D's Hip-Hop 'Hiatus' Ends with 'Hatred' on Mercury". Billboard. pp. 27 and 32 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Diamond D - The Rear View". Apple Music. Retrieved August 19, 2022.