Diamond D on D.I.T.C. reunion chances, Busta Rhymes, The Fugees & his new album — interview

The legendary Diamond D is back in front of our camera after 15 years! We once sat down with him and the entire D.I.T.C. for a 100-minute conversation, which we still consider one of the best pieces of Popkiller material ever:    • D.I.T.C. - 100min interview with O.C., A.G...   Now we meet again...

Co-founder of one of the most legendary crews in hip-hop history, D.I.T.C. (Diggin In The Crates). In the '90s, he was called the best rapper among producers and the best producer among rappers. He won a Grammy for his production on the Fugees' "The Score," and has also collaborated over the years with artists like Snoop Dogg and Busta Rhymes. His music has sold tens of millions of copies, yet he has remained mentally close to his roots, maintaining the respect of both the industry, artists, and listeners.

Diamond returned to Poland after 15 years to play a special DJ set featuring 7-inch vinyl at Krakow's Paul's Boutique Record Store. Just before the show, we managed to sit down with him for a quick chat. We reminisced about our first meeting and exploring... Warsaw's vinyl stores. We also talked about his 40 years in the hip-hop scene, his unwavering creative drive, his DJ tour, and the chances of the entire D.I.T.C. band returning with a new album or touring together.

Interviewer: Mateusz Natali
Video/Editing: Marcin Natali
Photo: Dean One

We would like to thank Paul's Boutique Record Store for their assistance with this interview.

0:00 Intro
0:38 40 years in the game
1:23 Our 2010 meeting
1:56 Digging in the crates
2:22 Love of DJ'ing
4:25 "Hatred, Passions and Infidelity"
5:11 "5 Fingas of Death" w/ Big L, Fat Joe...
5:46 Busta Rhymes
7:00 Staying inspired, "Diam Piece" series
7:52 "Tria" album
8:07 Essence of real Hip-Hop
9:48 The Fugees
10:22 D.I.T.C.
11:45 Last words
12:40 Party footage / Rap by Believe

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