J-Diggs, a native of Oakland/vallejo,CA Bay Area, is no stranger to the Hip-Hop frontline. His talent was first discovered and enjoyed by thousands at the young age of 16; when he set himself out among the bestby recieving the Bay Area Music Award (BAMA)in 1987. The smooth,articulate,feisty and confidant artist is at home on stage andin front of cameras. His charisma recently captured the audience of Black Entertainment Television(BET) which landed hom an interview and one hour segment on the popular talk show "OH DRAMA!". Diggs shares his passion for the Rap Culture,and now, after doing 10 years of Federal time for conspiracy to commit armed bank robbery, he's back on the scenenad ready to make it happenin a big way. Bringingmore than just passion with him,Diggs pours out lyrics about being a number in the system and what it is like to be home again.
Coincidentally, the release date for Diggs' highly anticipated album" Both Sides of the Gate", coincides with te exact date of his arrest, 11 years ago. Diggs himself, was stunnedby the release date, which he now claims as a "Rebirth". Diggs' album includes Bay Area Artist: YukMouth, E-40,Mac Dre,B-Legit,Mac Mall,PSD,Suga-T, Lenny Williams and more.
Diggs can also be heard on compilations: The Rompilation,Mac Dammit Man and Friends and Mac Mall's newly released Mac n' Speaks Louder than Words. While Diggs holds his own, and has un undisputable style, he has often been compared to the likes of Scareface and DMX. Diggs is definately a new Bay Area artist to keep your eyes on!