After a couple of push-backs, Grammy award winning legendary producer Diamond D of the historical Diggin’ In the Crates (D.I.T.C.) collective finally returns today with a brand new, star-studded compilation titled The Diam Piece.
 
The Diam Piece feature the likes of Pete Rock, Talib Kweli, Skyzoo, Rapsody, Hi-Tek, A.G., FAT JOE, Alchemist, Pharaohe Monch, Nottz, Black Rob, ELZHI, Kurupt, Ras Kass, Scram Jones, Guilty Simpson, Tha Alkaholiks and more. 
 
This is Diamond‘s first production compilation LP and is produced entirely by himself except for the bonus track “Superman” which is produced by DJ Scratch. The LP is being released on Dymond Mine Records and is full of the classic productions he is best known for. 
 
“I wanted to make a classic sounding project with some of my favorite iconic and new MC’s,” D explains. The LP will be available on vinyl as well and there will also be an instrumental release of the LP. No watered down hiphop, just the mpc 3000 , The Yamaha Motif ES8, an intricate selection of samples and the mic skills.
 
Diamond D has shot several new videos for the album, the latest one being to the fan-favorite “Only Way 2 Go” featuring Pete Rock.