The WAVE: JUNE '17

Which brings me to my next question…Tell us about your new single Respect the DJ?
Respect The DJ is just that, Respect the real hard working DJs who put in the time and sweat equity to perfect
their skill set to give the best to the people who enjoy what we do! Not pressing play and doing 2 hours of Milli
Vanilli Fakeness. Before corporate got involved the DJ was the epicenter of it all. It was GrandMaster Flash and
the Furious 5, Cash Money & Marvelous, Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Pete Rock & CL. Smooth, Kool G Rap &
Polo and the list goes on. Nowadays there are almost no MC’s and DJ’s signed to recording contracts as a group
or duo and good luck finding today’s rappers on stage with their own DJ. They’ll use any DJ that’s around and say
play number so and so next and that’s their show. There is a real disconnect between Hip Hop, Rap Music and
the DJ and that was not how this was meant to be. Respect the DJ as a song is a reminder, a wake up call if you
will as to what’s missing from 2day’s rap music formula!!!
What inspired you to drop a rap project… as the rap artist?
Most of the world does not know it but I’ve had 3 past record deals as a rapper on 3 different Major Labels. Due
Do you attend any music / or DJ conventions?
I usually miss them however I do intend to be at the next Heavy Hitter, Core, Fleet & Nerve DJ conferences if
schedule permits. I love my DJ family and love being around all of their greatness!!!
Any advice for aspiring DJs?
Yeah, master your craft 1st. The gigs will come….
Where can we see more of you?
Twitter, FB, IG, SC, YouTube, Vevo, Google + All
social media is DJ DIAMOND THE ARTIST and of course you can register on my website DJDIAMONDT-
HEARTIST.COM
to industry Blah Blah Blah none of my projects ever came out but I got that advance money every time Lol.
Are there any features on the project or is it all DJ Diamond?
The Project is called “Don’t Label Me”, meaning don’t put me in a box musically. I make songs how I get out of
bed, if I’m feeling spiritual I’ll make a song praising the creator, if I’m feeling horny I’ll make a song about smashing
chicks and it will all be on this project. As consumers please allow me to be the creative genius that I am and
stay with me as I think completely outside the box! “Don’t Label Me“ has a few features but no one you would
know. I purposely didn’t call upon my celebrity friends because I wanted the masses to get to know the artist side
of me. Maybe next project I’ll throw a few surprises in there, but this one is just me being me!
Who is your favorite DJ?
That’s like asking me who is my favorite MC lol …. Waaaaayyyyyy too many to list. I’m a fan of “dope”, plain and
simple, so if you’re “dope”… I’m showing love all day!
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