Monday, November 23, 2009
Saigon Feat. Lil Fame "Rusty Gunz" (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) prod. by Oddisee
yep the homie Saigon shot a video for the track we did together, check it out!
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Performance Photos From CMJ
Brooklyn Vegan took some amazing photographs of the Audible Treats CMJ show case. Click HERE to see the other artists photos.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Hezekiah Covers Diamond District in Atlanta A3C
I knew when the homie Hezekiah was walking around with a camera he was up to something. Check it out!
Friday, October 30, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Diamond District Write Up In The Washington City Paper
Respect to the Washington City Paper for always supporting "All" the Hip-Hop DC has to offer.
DMV Rap Attack: Diamond District Drops
After a very promising (and very free) test release of the clean version several months ago, Diamond District’s In Da Ruff is officially available in stores today, with cuss words restored and bonus tracks. Though it isn’t getting the national acclaim that Wale is, the trio of emcees XO, yU and rapper/producer Oddisee have cut what is certainly the most complete D.C. rap album of the year. And it might just be the best in many years.
In The Ruff was also released on nice double vinyl, a huge look for a contemporary rap album. Whether that vinyl can actually be purchased within the city limits is yet to be seen—not one of the remaining boutique-y record stores in this city actively stocks new hip hop vinyl. (Shame on you, Smash, Som, Red Onion & Crooked Beat. Oh yes, we’re naming names.)
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Until Next Time New York
I'm on the china bus back to DC, it's time to finish up all these damn albums and finally start mapping out some release dates. This was possibly the best CMJ I've attended. I met some amazing people, rocked some serious shows and got to see some brilliant show cases. The best show case/performance I saw was by far Blitz The Ambassador at Okayplayer's "Ok Africa" show case. I haven't seen energy like that on stage in years! (no I didn't bring the camera.... it was late & raining) here's some more random photos from the trip.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
CMJ: Foreign Exchange & The Beat Junkies
Last night I headed up to 42 street, Time Square to see the Foreign Exchange perform at BB King's. To my surprise Bobby Brown had a performance just before theirs at the same venue. From what I heard, Bobby Brown's family ran up a $30,000 tab and Brown had to use the money he was going to pay his band to pay the tab! According to my "Source" the band refused to leave until they were paid causing the Foreign Exchange show to start late. Perfect for me because me getting there an hour late ended putting me on time.
I've seen Little Brother many times but I've never seen a Foreign Exchange show, I'm glad this was the first one. On stage with Phonte was Darien Brockington, Yahzarah & Carlitta Durand. The band he used to play along side Nicolay was none other that Washington Dc's The ELs.
Check these two video clips from their performance last night.
Before the FE show I went to check the Beat Junkies spinning at Sutra Lounge. On the way I ran into Invincible & The narcicyst on the street. We grabbed some kebab's and turkish coffee with Andreyas from Plug Research and proceed to the gig.
(Invincible & The Narcicyst)
(Early Crowd at Sutra Lounge For the Beat Junkies)
(Mr. Choc)
Bonus Pics: Random People in NYC
Friday, October 23, 2009
CMJ 09 Updates
(in this photo: Rapper Pooh of Little Brother Von Pea of Tonya Morgan)
Still in New York for CMJ and still having a great time. Last night I performed at the Audible Treats show case at South Paw in Brooklyn. The crowd was great, the vibe was right and it's always nice to link with the artist I listen to and meet face to face. Earlier in the day yU & I went past the 9th annual "CMJ Urban Meet N Greet" at "Von Keller". DJ's for the night were
Lushlife, JS-1, Edan, Rich Medina & J Rocc.
(Rich Medina)
We headed to Brooklyn after the meet and greet to rock at south paw.
(Finale & John Robinson)
(One Be Lo & Pumpkin Head)
(AG & Sadat X)
Bonus: The other day sat down with former Scratch Magazine E-I-C Jerry Barrow and
talked about sampling and the Diamond District.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Diamond District in NYC for CMJ
It's that time of year again, the time of year where all your favorite artist come to New York City for a week of show cases & events. CMJ has served as a platform for emerging artist for years, this year Diamond District joined the bill.
Check out video of Diamond District performing "I Mean Business" at the Brooklyn Bodega CMJ show case in NYC
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Headed To NYC For CMJ Week
My self and Diamond District are heading to New York City this week for CMJ. Diamond District will be performing at the Brooklyn Bodega show case on October 21st. I'll be performing as a solo artist at the Audible Treats showcase on October 22nd. Diamond District will be in NYC until October 25th some be sure to say what up when you see us on the streets of NY. Here's the info, hope to see you there!
Audible Treats showcase that will feature Souls of Mischief, , Trinity (A.G., , DJ JAB), Kam Moye, Oddisee, Finale, Jern Eye, TruthLive, and Keelay. This one pretty much sells itself. It's going down next Thursday (10/22) at Southpaw in Brooklyn. You can buy advance tickets for just $5 here.
Brooklyn Bodega 2009 CMJ Showcase
The lineup is set:
Pac Div
Big Sean
Jesse Boykins III
Diamond District (going on from 8:00 pm to 8:15 pm)
Those Chosen
Kimberly Nichole
DJ Parler
Hosted by Wes Jackson
Oct 21st
DROM
85 Ave A (bet 5th and 6th)
$10
6-10pm
Audible Treats CMJ Showcase 10/22
Audible Treats showcase that will feature Souls of Mischief,
Tanya Morgan
Sadat X
Monday, October 19, 2009
Kanye's A Genius For This One
Video is called "We Were Once A Fairy Tale" a short film by Spike Jonze.
Click on the Photo to see the video.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Diablog: The internet makes us all to accessible
Any one can ask you anything on the internet, some of it is just funny by accident.
Clear Chat History
6:46pmFrench Dude
yo
6:47pmAmir
yo
yo
6:47pmFrench Dude
kon and amir?
kon and amir?
6:47pmAmir
no, I'm Oddisee
6:47pmFrench Dude
do n you make hip hop
6:47pmAmir
but my real name is Amir
6:47pmFrench Dude
ok
i know oddisee
6:47pmAmir
http://www.oddiseemusic.blogspo
6:47pmFrench Dude
firend of kev brown
6:47pmAmir
yes
6:48pmFrench Dude
and low budecjt
you have produce
6:48pmAmir
yes
6:48pmFrench Dude
Wordsworth gotta pay
dooooooooooooooope beat
6:48pmAmir
yup, that's me.
6:48pmFrench Dude
kool
DC Hip Hop Dominating Okay Player's News Entries
Odd Autumn, Kev Brown's "Another Random Joint" video, Audible Treats "CMJ Showcae"(I'm performing in) & DJ Buddy's "Diamond Exchange" mix-tape all on Okay player's "Latest News Entries" at the same time. DC Hip Hop, thank you.
Latest News Entries
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