Dutch Diamond
Reggae, Solo Rap/Hip Hop/Dancehall Vocalist, lyricist, Recording Artist, Performer, Label CEO
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So Sick - Soundbwoy So Sick - Soundbwoy
The Countdown The Countdown
Sess Junkie Sess Junkie
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DUTCH DIAMOND IS DA TRUTH!!!
2006 marks the beginning of a new era in music. Jamaican reggae sensation Dutch Diamond is as versatile as they come. With rap skillz unparalleled and solid reggae chanting prowess, Dutch is ready to stake his claim on urban music thru the next decade. Check him out here or log onto www.smoketownmusic.comBand/artist history
In 1994, Dutch recorded his first demo, a dancehall tune called Healthy and Strong?which was licensed for a compilation on an independent label out of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. This song gave him credibility in his city and surroundings, so that served as a catalyst for a career in the music industry. He toured the clubs and schools in South Florida opening up for many acts including Capleton, Sanchez, Heavy Dee and the The Fugees, before they were The Fugees? making a favorable impression on Wyclef Jean who invited Dutch to come toThe Bugga Basement? So in the spring of 1995 Karlito moved to East Orange, New Jersey.
In NJ, feeling right at home, Dutch started to learn to do his own production, watching Wyclef at work, he began putting together tracks for his first album. Then tragedy hit home hard; Dutch lost his father in 1996, so he decided to go back to Jamaica to help out the rest of the family and ended up staying there for two years. By the time he got back to NJ, the Fugees had gotten their break and moved to New York. So he decided to move back to Brooklyn. There he started his own label Streetrunnuz Records?and released a slew of singles including the hits Healthy and Strong?and Dream Lover? a song which features Beeni Man. These sold well on the streets and he continued to play in clubs all over New York.
Then in 2000 he recorded That little Boy?which still receives acclaim in the hip hop circles and is the lead single on his premier compilation project entitled The HIP-HOP ALLIANCE which features the collaboration of the best artists in the D.C.metro area which he now resides. Then came We Got Nexx?featuring his group T.R.E. Produced by the TuneRaiduz, his three man production team from Northern Virginia, this 14 song gem shows the total package that Dutch Diamond brings to the table: lyrical flowess, Ragga chants and banging beats. Check him out @ http://cdbaby.com/cd/dutchdiamond where this and other cds are available for sale.
Now, in 2006 Dutch is set to launch two brand new CDs on the Smoketown Record label. The first CD, entitled SPARK THIS?is his first full length hip hop solo project and is already receiving rave reviews. Check out all this @ www.cdbaby.com/all/datuneraider , listen to some samples and hear for yourself what all the industry hoopla is about. The second is a dancehall remix cd featuring some of the biggest names in music, including the smashing hit singles "So Sick-soundbwoy" and Dippi Low w/ Christina Milian, plus more fyaaaaaa !!!
E.Z.Writer March 2006Have you performed in front of an audience?Not much but I recently signed with an agent who is setting up a schedule of events for me to perform as we speak.
Your musical influences
Buju Banton, Beeni Man, Notorious Big, mid 90's hip hop, Bob Marley,What equipment do you use?
Motif; MPC- 3000Anything else?
Anybody want dub Plates for any of these tunes hit me @ 1-888-747-9311. One tune $350. 2 for $600. 4 or more $250 a piece.
Woodbridge, VA
USA
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174045
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Comments (20)
Reggae is awesome, great work. I have to say... I even like the name Dutch Diamond, cool. You have talent that deserves recognition. Check me out on soundclick too, please.
JOHN PAUL
great work on so sick =) keep it up
Dutch ben jij nederlander ?
Wuts Good yo, this is Kaptin K, I dug a couple tracks you had on there, check out some new tracks I just put out here Mr. Murdaland and County Goon www.soundclick.com/kaptin k
WHATS GOOD MAYNE IM FEELIN UR STYLE I GOT A OPEN COLLAB POSTED CALLED MS NEW BOOTY I WAS WONDERIBG IF YOU WOULD BE INTERESTED IN BLESSING,HOLLA AT YA KENFOLK~100
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