Diamond & Psychotic Neurotics - Stunts, Blunts & Hip-Hop

1. Intro
2. Best Kept Secret - Diamond and the Psychotic Neurotics, Bell, R.
3. Sally Got a One Track Mind - Diamond and the Psychotic Neurotics, Castillo, E.
4. Step to Me - Diamond and the Psychotic Neurotics, Bell, T.
5. Shut the "*!*!" Up
6. "*!*!" What U Heard - Diamond and the Psychotic Neurotics, Handy, J.
7. I'm Outta Here
8. A Day in the Life - Diamond and the Psychotic Neurotics, Dechalus, L.
9. Last Car on the 2 Train
10. Red Light, Green Light
11. I Went for Mine
12. Check One, Two
13. What You Seek
14. Confused - Diamond and the Psychotic Neurotics, Cunnigham, W.
15. Pass Dat S**t - Diamond and the Psychotic Neurotics, Kirkland, J.
16. Freestyle (Yo, That's That Sh...)
17. K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Stupid)
18. Stunts, Blunts, & Hip Hop - Diamond and the Psychotic Neurotics, Johnson, A.
19. Wuffman Stressed Out
20. Feel the Vibe

Diamond & Psychotic Neurotics - Stunts, Blunts & Hip-Hop

Stunts, Blunts & Hip Hop (Chemistry Ltd./Mercury/Polygram 1992)
Diamond D, or Diamond, which was his official name (another artist own the rights for the name Diamond D), where trained by the old-school legend Jazzy Jay, first as a DJ, then as a producer. The Bronx' best kept secret had also learned to rap, and this soloalbum came as a little surprise on many. As a producer (and D.I.T.C.-member) Diamond D already had the chance to work with names like Lord Finesse and Showbiz & AG, but after Stunts, Blunts & Hip Hop, new and bigger opportunities opened. He became an exceptional popular remixer during the 90's, with names like Brand Nubian, Ras Kass and Tha Alkoholiks knockin' on his door, and today he is looked upon as a legend up there with DJ Premier and Pete Rock. Naturally it's the production that is this records strong side, with genius samples and a refreshing jazzy sound. You gotta search long, if you wanna find great breaks like these, I mean they call themselves "Diggin' In The Crates" for a reason. Besides help from Showbiz, Jazzy Jay and Q-Tip, Diamond did most of the stuff here himself, both behind the boards and on the mic. When it comes to the rappin', he has an ultracomfortable voice and flow, and he is great at tellin' stories (Check out "Sally Got A One Track Mind", "I'm Outta Here" and "Red Light, Green Light".) The first single was the rough "Best Kept Secret", other favorites includes "Step To Me" and "F*** What U Heard" which uses a Grand Puba vocalsample on the hook. 23 songs might have been to much, but except the new jack swing contribution "Confused", everything here worked perfect. Stunts, Blunts & Hip Hop was an impressive solid debutalbum from an unique multitalent, and all fans of D.I.T.C. and New York-rap from the early 90's, seriously need to check out this. 67 minutes of pure hip-hop, without gimmicks ! Classic !