Mello Music Group stays winning. Last week, they let Oddisee’s Mental Liberation go out to the masses for free, and now they’re following up with the instrumentals from Diamond District’s excellent In The Ruff. These beats stood out from the crowd back in 2009 and still glow to this day. Read the rest of this entry »

My original intentions were to post Diamond District’s Diamond Exchange mixtape a few days ago, around the same time Oddisee’s seasonal instrumental tape got posted. But I got sidetracked and ended up listening for dolo, forsaking you guys. Before time passes me by again, here’s “Hologram,” the first single off their upcoming In The Ruff release. Sporting a woozy beat and lyrics centered around life’s cold hard facts, it’s winter music for those who rock earmuff headphones will trooping the streets.

At a certain point, I’d be wise to smarten up regarding the sounds of this DMV crew, as they’ve been consistently shittin’ on the game for a minute now.

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Download — Diamond District – “Hologram”

Below, a few bonus shots, including the aforementioned mixtape and along with the another album track, “I Mean Business.”

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Download — Diamond District – “I Mean Business”

Download — DJ Buddy & Diamond District – Diamond Exchange Mixtape

Given the current economic situation coupled with the facts that you’re not going to top T-Pain’s “Big Ass Chain” or the most ridiculous of rapper chains, why opt for jewelry? Go another route to let them know your regal status (and/or comedic sensibilities) with this King Jaffe shirt by Hoodman Clothing.

And the song that shall be your soundtrack to wearing said shirt? From their In The Ruff EP, cue up Read the rest of this entry »