Diamond D - 1996 Breakbeats and Hip Hop Mix on Hot 97 FM

Diamond D - 1996 Breakbeats and Hip Hop Mix on Hot 97 FM by Cratesofjr on Mixcloud

Diamond cutting up a variety of drum breaks used on "Stunts, Blunts" in-between new Hip Hop and his own material from 1996.

Diamond D Live at Plan B (UK)

Nothing beats watching NYC legends seamlessly catching the beat on 45.

Behind the Beats Presents: Diamond D

In-depth Q&A featuring the legendary DITC representative. Topics range from Diamond's favorite sample flipts, beats he wished he had made, the resurgence of 45s, receiving personal props from David Axelrod, and trading beats for marketing promos. Enjoy

Diamond D Spinning 45's The Earwax Records Reunion

Diamond D spinning 45's will always get a watch and post from me.

Diamond D Spinning All 45's at MIghty (SF)

Diamond D on the 1's and 2's, spinning nothing but 45's, what more do you need?

Crate Diggers: Diamond D

Here at the Mixes household we have a New Year's Day tradition of sharing what we are thankful for from the year past. Of course my wife went on and on about how she is eternally thankful for being married to such a dope deejay and blogger. I in-turn expressed by gratitude for my daughter, my wife, and Fuse for bringing us beat heads these Crate Digger videos. Hell, I love these video so much that I'd actually buy a DVD of edited footage just to get more shots of all these record collections and home studios.

45 King Interviews Diamond D

45 King interviews another legend in his insightful, awkward, and entertaining style. This video is a prime example of producers just being weird. After all, you can't spend thousands of hours mastering an instrument/machine without people skills taking a back seat.

Diamond D Spinning 45's

Some more Diamond D for a Friday morning. I love how old school NYC deejays have this way of sounding dope even when they mess up. Kind of like Tony Montana saying "I always tell the truth. Even when I lie."

Diamond D Live @ Shadow Lounge + Digging Stories

Diamond D spinning live at the Shadow Lounge Pittsburgh PA from 33 1/3 Media on Vimeo.

If you enjoy watching legends spin 45s and discussing diggin' stories you'll enjoy this short video.

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45 Breaks Mix - Mixed by Diamond D

Here is the audio from the video of Diamond D's 45 set that was posted not too long ago.  Shout out to Doctor's Orders for the audio.


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Diamond D Spinning 45's

The one, the only, Diamond D spinning all 45's.

Evil Dee, Diamond D, DJ Scratch and Apple Jac Spinnin 45's

Here is some more footage from the Red Bull A3C 45 Battle. I'm not sure why I can't find any video footage of Rhettmatic's set, but I'll post it as soon as I do. If you ask me, I think Scratch's 45 collection wins on this one.

Diamond D All 45's Set

Damn, I've always known that Diamond D is the illest on the beats and mic, but I never knew how nice he is on the tables. Watch Diamond flawlessly spin an all 45 mix.

Video: DITC Interview

Interesting interview with the DITC crew (Diamond D, Lord Finesse, & OC). This interview has the DITC producers discussing their touring schedule, production philosophies, and the resurgence of sample based production.