Diamond D
Hip hop producer and artist
Born
April 5th, 1970
54 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Started a career in the early 1990s, contributing significantly to the hip hop genre as a producer and artist. Released solo albums including 'Stunts, Blunts and Hip Hop'. Worked with notable groups such as D.I.T.C. and artists like Fat Joe and Big L. Also recognized for collaborations across various hip hop tracks, enhancing the sound and production quality of the genre.
Released solo album 'Stunts, Blunts and Hip Hop'
Produced tracks for Fat Joe and Big L
Co-founded the group D.I.T.C.
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