Diamond D, following his 2022 release "The Rear View", returns with a star-studded collaboration on "The Diam Piece 3: Initium", marking the final installment in his acclaimed producer compilation series. This album will be released in three parts, starting with "Initium", followed by "Duo" and "Tria" over the next six months.
"In this era of short attention spans, I would never release an album with 29 songs", explains Diamond D. "That's why I'm breaking up "The Diam Piece 3" into three EPs, each released every three months, allowing each part to be appreciated and absorbed on its own".
"Initium" features Diamond D's signature hard-hitting production, paired with stellar performances from hip-hop icons such as KRS-One, Inspectah Deck, 38 Spesh, RJ Payne, Fatman Scoop, Royal Flush, Skyzoo, Sauce Money, Torae, Lord Tariq, and Bonecrusher, among others. The lead single, "The Kings," spotlights Diamond D's collaboration with KRS-One, celebrating their past hits like "Build Ya Skillz", "Squash All Beef," and the remix of "Step into a World".
"I crafted a dark and gritty track that provided the perfect backdrop for Kris to deliver hard-hitting bars!" adds Diamond D. This collaborative spirit defines the entire EP, showcasing Diamond D's prowess as a producer.
"The Kings" will be available on DSPs starting July 26, while "The Diam Piece 3: Initium" is set to release on August 9 via DSPs and vinyl through Diamond D's label, Dymond Mine Records.
Tracklist:
1. Fire & Water (feat. RJ Payne, Skyzoo)
2. The King (feat. KRS-One
3. Merk (feat. Torae, Bishop Lamont)
4. Bosses (feat. Sauce Money, Lord Tariq)
5. Death B4 Dishonor (feat. Fat Man Scoop, Static The Prodigy)
6. Codes (feat. Royal Flush, Agallah The Don, David Bars)
7. Lay Me Down (feat. Inspectah Deck, Shyheim Rugged)
8. Blue Sunshine (feat. Diamond, 38 Spesh, E-A-SKI)