DIAMOND INKS NEW DEAL WITH WARNER BROS. RECORDS......
New York, NY (August 16, 2008) – Female rapper Diamond, formerly of the group Crime Mob – which spawned the platinum single "Knuck If You Buck," and certified gold single "Rock Yo Hips" – signed a multilayer solo deal with Warner Bros. Records Inc. Warner Bros. Records Inc. will be investing not only in the growth of Diamond as an artist, but also as a brand, building off of her recent campaign with FILA. Together, Diamond and Warner Bros. Records Inc. will also be tying in various endorsements, which include TV and film opportunities, setting her debut solo album up to be one of the biggest releases of 2009.
"Diamond is an incredible talent," said Kevin Black, Head of Urban Music at Warner Bros. "She has what it takes to succeed not just in the rap game, but all areas of the entertainment business."
Diamond says of her new venture "I'm so excited about my new solo deal with Warner- it's been a long time coming! It's important for me to give my fans the Diamond they already know, but to also give them something new from me! I hope to work with a few of my favorite people in the industry, from Timbaland to T-Pain on my new album, so there's definitely going to be a few surprises in store!"
An Atlanta native, Diamond became a member of the group Crime Mob in 2003, and in 2004 the group signed to Crunk Incorporated. Their self-titled debut album was released through Crunk Incorporated/G's Up/Reprise Records and featured the hit single "Knuck If You Buck," and in 2006 the group released their sophomore album Hated on Mostly, spawning the smash "Rock Yo Hips." Diamond has a new management team consisting of Bryan Leach of Polo Grounds Music as well as Amy Johnson and Keke Smith of Cookies & Milk. In Spring 2008, FILA featured Diamond in their new ad campaign - How Do You FILA - which was included in several national magazines including XXL, Blender, and Giant.
