24hourhiphop.com sits down with upcoming rapper J.Diamond. J.Diamond talks to us about his current projects he has out along with info on upcoming projects. We also get insight into his life growing up, his musical influences and his backround. We also get to check out his new single "Man Of My City". Check out what our Next In Line J. Diamond has to say in the interview below and let us know what you think!

 

24HHH: Introduce yourself to everyone that doesn’t already know who you are?

J.DIAMOND: I’M J.DIAMOND AKA FLOYD WAYBETTER. I’M A FLY COOL LAIDBACK DUDE WITH A CRAZY ADDICTION FOR SNEAKERS. I LOVES MUSIC SPORTS AND VIDEO GAMES.

24HHH: How did you come up with your Artist name? Tell us about it.

J.DIAMOND: IM SORRY CAN’T TELL YOU WHO I GOT MY NAME FROM OR HOW I GOT MY NAME BECAUSE I MADE A PROMISE TO SOMEONE THAT I WOULD EXPLAIN IT ON MY DEBUT ALBUM. BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR IT.

24HHH: Where are you from, and what was it like growing up there?

J.DIAMOND: “HELLO BROOKLYN” I’M ORIGNALLY FROM BROOKLYN, NEW YORK. CROWN HEIGHTS. I SPENT MY LATER TEEN YEARS IN STRONG ISLAND. ANYBODY WHO KNOWS NEW YORK KNOWS ITS FAST PACED AND EXTRAVAGANT. I LOVED IT. FROM THE MUSIC TO FASHION.

24HHH: Who were you raised by? Tell us your family situation. Got any brothers, sisters, or any siblings? Tell us about your childhood, and how it impacted your music? 

J.DIAMOND: I WAS RAISED BY A SINGLE MOTHER WITH A HEAVILY INFLUENCED WEST INDIES BACKGROUND(TRINIDAD/JAMAICA). SHE WORKED HER ASS OFF TO MAKE SURE I HAD THE BEST (BEST CLOTHES, KICKS, GOOD EDUCATION, GOOD ENVIROMENT). THAT’S THE MAIN REASON WE MOVED TO THE SOUTH. I GOT 4 BROTHERS. MY OLDEST BROTHER PASSED AWAY (NOT TRYING TO GET TO DEEP IN THAT THOUGH). 

Check out J.Diamond – Diamond In The Dirt (Intro)

24HHH: What age did you start making music? 

J.DIAMOND: I STARTED OFF IN RAP BATTLES WHEN I WAS 14 AT LUNCHROOM TABLES AT WILLIAM FLOYD IN LONG ISLAND. I RECORDED MY FIRST FULL SONG WHEN I WAS 19. IT WAS HORRIBLE.

24HHH: What inspired you to pursue making music?

J.DIAMOND: IT’S REALLY A COUPLE OF THINGS. MY SON. THAT’S MY LIL MAN. I JUST WANT TO GIVE HIM THE BEST. THE THINGS I HAD AND NEVER HAD. 90S HIP HOP. I FEEL LIKE THAT WAS THE GOLDEN ERA OF HIP HOP. 

24HHH: What artists/producers do you work with? Or rubbed shoulders with?

J.DIAMOND: IM WILLING TO WORK WITH ANYBODY WHO WANTS TO MAKE CLASSIC HIP HOP CAUSE I GOT SONGS FOR DAYS. MOSTLY NOW THOUGH IM WORKING WITH RELL ON DA BEAT AND DEVELOPING MY ARTISTS. 

Check out J.Diamond – Leave My Hand

24HHH: What else you got coming out? New Album? or Mixtape/EP?

J.DIAMOND: THE PROJECT IS DONE. ITS CALLED DIAMOND IN THE DIRT. I PLAN ON DROPPING ANOTHER SINGLE BEFORE I RELEASE IT. IM GONE SHOOT A FEW VIDEOS. IM CURRENTLY WORKING ON 4 PROJECTS RIGHT NOW FOR MY CAMP THE AGENCY.

24HHH: Tell us about your newest single "MAN OF MY CITY", how did you come up with that, share us the story?

J.DIAMOND: MAN OF MY CITY IS ABOUT LOSING EVERYTHING AND PUTTING IN THAT WORK, THAT GRIND, THAT HUSTLE TO BECOME THE MAN OF THE CITY. ITS AN ANTHEM FOR ANYBODY WHO IS DOING ANYTHING MAJOR IN THEY CITY. #SALUTE TO THE ATHLETES, ENTERTAINERS AND ANBODY IN THE TRAP THAT CAN RELATE.

Check out J.Diamond – Man Of My City

24HHH: Any new travel plans, what you got going on?

J.DIAMOND: I GOT A FEW SHOWS IN DC, FLORIDA, CALI AND ALABAMA. BUT IM WILLING TO DO SHOWS ANYWHERE. HOPEFULLY THAT WILL LEAD TO A TOUR.

24HHH: What is the biggest thing to happen in your career?

J.DIAMOND: I BEEN GETTING A LOT OF OFFERS FROM LABELS, PEOPLE ASKING ME TO WRITE FOR THEM. THE BEST IS YET TO COME.

• Where can people find you? 

J.DIAMOND: 

Twitter – @JDiamond_MrFly

Instagram – @JDiamond_MrFly

SoundCloud – JDiamond MrFly

YouTube JDiamond MrFly

24HHH:Where do you see yourself going in 2014 and how do you plan to separate yourself from the other artist out today to get the recognition you feel you deserve?

J.DIAMOND: I PLAN ON BRINGING THE AGENCY BRAND TO THE TOP OF HIP HOP. IM JUST GONE BE MYSELF. LET THE MUSIC SPEAK FOR ITSELF. MAKE GOOD QUALITY MUSIC THAT PEOPLE CAN RELATE TO WITH REAL GOOD LYRICAL CONTENT.