Interview: Diamond – (7/22/10)

Diamond was only 16-years-old when Crime Mob first exploded onto the national scene with their high energy street music, back in 2004.

Six years later, the 22-year-old emcee is looking to continue her successful music career, but this time as a solo artist.  Her latest mixtape, Bitch Muzik: Part 3, and impressive guest verse on Ludacris’ “My Chick Bad” Remix, helped the Atlanta artist secure her current record deal with Jive.

Last week, HipHopAtLunch.com caught up with Diamond to discuss her new label deal, the interesting concept behind her music video for “Lotta Money,” and what we can expect to hear on the Cocaine Waitress mixtape, hosted by DJ Holiday.

I’m definitely looking forward to new that track with Dorrough, especially after hearing that it may end up being the second single off of his sophomore album.

If you follow Diamond on Twitter, you already know that she enjoys watching Sci-Fi movies and TV shows such as Avatar and True Blood.  In fact, she enjoys them so much, that she decided to have a photo shoot where they made her into the lead female from the Avatar movie.  Here are some pics from the Avatar-themed event that was used to build up Diamond’s portfolio.

As mentioned in our interview, Diamond’s freestyles have recently taken on major records such as Soulja Boy’s latest hit “Pretty Boy Swag” and Rick Ross’ “BMF.”  What’s interesting about these choices, is the lack of other female emcees who attempt to go in over such popular beats.

Diamond – “Pretty Girl Swag”

Download – “Pretty Girl Swag.”

Diamond’s ad libs over this female anthem are pretty hilarious, “Diamond, Dat Rite, etc.”  Now “Pretty Boy Swag” was an easy candidate for a female remix, but no one foresaw the female version of “Blowing Money Fast.”

Diamond – “BMF”

Download – “BMF” (Remix).

Diamond went in over Lex Luger and Rick Ross‘ street anthem, where instead of Big Meech and Larry Hoover, the female emcee related herself to powerful women such as: Jada Pinkett, Oprah Winfrey, Kim Porter, and Robin Givens.

Moving away from the remixes, we see Diamond’s first single through Jive Records, “Lotta Money.”

Diamond – “Lotta Money”

Download – “Lotta Money.”

The Crunk chimes used by Recka on the production of ”Lotta Money” are giving me flashbacks to the Crime Mob days. While the song’s theme is pretty self-explanatory, it’ll be interesting to see how the visuals, directed by Dr. Teeth, turn out!  As she explained in our interview, Diamond plans on using this video to introduce people to Ms 32 Flavaz!

Keep an eye out for Diamond’s upcoming mixtape, Cocaine Waitress, hosted by DJ Holiday!

Thoughts on Diamond?