Artist
Diamond D
US hip-hop producer and MC
The Bronx, United States · b. 1969
Diamond D is a musician from The Bronx, United States, active since 1969. Their discography on Gatefold includes 3 records. They also recorded with D.I.T.C..
10
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20
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1969
Since
Biography
Diamond D aka Joseph Kirkland is a Grammy Award–winning hip-hop producer and MC from the Bronx, New York City. Born on April 5, 1968, he is one of the founding members of the influential D.I.T.C. (Diggin’ in the Crates Crew), alongside artists such as Lord Finesse, Showbiz & A.G., Fat Joe, and Big L and others. He began his career in the late 1980s as a DJ and producer before releasing his critically acclaimed debut album Stunts, Blunts and Hip Hop in 1992, which showcased both his lyrical skills and sample-heavy production.
Diamond D has produced for a wide range of artists, including A Tribe Called Quest, Fugees, Busta Rhymes, and The Pharcyde. In 1997, he earned a Grammy for his production work on the Fugees’ The Score.
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