Diamond District - I Mean Business (Remix)

The Diamond District - I Mean Business (Remix)

Producer: yU

Album: In the Ruff

Label: Mello Music Group

As those tuned into the DMV hip-hop scene (or the Booth) are well aware, Oddisee, X.O. and yU of The Diamond District most definitely Mean Business – if you need more convincing, simply take a look at the numerous rave reviews their late-‘90s boom-bap-inspired In the Ruff LP has already accumulated since its release this past October. On this official remix of the album’s second single, yU takes Oddisee’s place behind the boards; trading his partner’s gritty boardwork for a chopped-sample instrumental with an emphasis on swung percussion; he crafts a funkier but no less retro-appealing backdrop for the trio’s vivid, politically-conscious brand of street lyricism. Those who like what they’re hearing can find more of the Diamond District’s patented blend of on-point, positive-minded rhymes and banging throwback beats on In the Ruff (if you haven’t already purchased a copy), and fans should also be sure to check out the newly-released, instrumental version of the project.

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DJ Z DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 11856	Rating: DJ Z's Top Rated Songs Really dig the beat change-up from the original. These dudes are so diversely talented its unreal. Good flow, great vibe, and ultimately real-as-it-gets hip hop. DMV, stand up. Follow @DJBooth
	Posted on Dec 17, 2009

Nathan S. DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 2476	Rating: Nathan S.'s Top Rated Songs For some reason I just couldn't get into this one as much as DD's previous work. Maybe it's because the beat and rhymes never seem entirely in synch, that slapping bass line almost overwhelms the track.
	Posted on Dec 17, 2009

Hollis J. DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 8	Rating: Hollis J.'s Top Rated Songs Glad to here some good music coming out of the DMV. This is good stuff.I can definately enjoy a cut like this for the iPOD.
	Posted on Dec 17, 2009

mellomusicgroup DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 6	Rating: mellomusicgroup's Top Rated Songs The album was classic, this is a nice little remix by yU.
	Posted on Dec 17, 2009

Mr.Top Hat Tastemaker Total Ratings: 4267	Rating: Mr.Top Hat's Top Rated Songs Good sh!t right here. Features a baseline that makes the track impossible to not head-nod to. Solid lyrics as well, though, beat made it a bit hard to focus on 'em. Rotation fa sho!
	Posted on Dec 17, 2009

DJ Oskino DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 76	Rating: DJ Oskino's Top Rated Songs Diamond District is one of the few groups in the DC/DMV area doin real music and pushing it to the masses. Gotta love it and the album was fire.
	Posted on Dec 17, 2009

TheBayToLA Tastemaker Total Ratings: 432	Rating: TheBayToLA's Top Rated Songs This is funky-fresh right here, a good all around track. I think i like the beat on this even more than the original.
	Posted on Dec 17, 2009