X.O. - One.Ten.Ten

Here's the newest effort from breakthrough Diamond District member X.O. With his success in 2009, X.O. starts off the new year right with his fresh new album, One.Ten.Ten. The majority of production is handled by AB the Producer and Oddisee, and includes features from Raheem DeVaughn, Tabi Bonney and more.

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Diamond District - I Mean Business (Remix) (Prod. by yU)

Continuing with their mission to bring back the sounds of old with a new twist, Diamond District's "I Mean Business" Remix combines a laid back bass groove, an addictive drum pattern, and is laced with the unmistakable lyrical prowess of group emcees Oddisee, X.O. and yU. The track is a further testament to their ability to capture the essence of the boom-bap sound, mixed with street savvy and politically conscious lyrics that depict life in and around our nation's capital.

Download: Diamond District - "I Mean Business" (Remix) (Prod. by yU)

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XO - DO iT (Music Video + Audio)

The first leak off of Diamond District member XO's sophomore release One One Ten is the single "DO iT" featuring Ab The Producer on the boards. The video for "DO iT" was shot in the historic district off Howell & Mill in Atlanta last month and was captured by PhiltheGod / 43FiLMS. XO takes you on a lyrical journey while navigating through the decay and destruction.

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XO - All I Had (LaLa) (Music Video)

For you smokers out there (I know there are plenty), Studio43 has released the first of two fan-favorite videos from XO's recent release, Monumental. "All I Had (LaLa)" is a work of art, literally, and is ready for the world to see." This video is DOPE!, no pun intended...

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Diamond District - Diamond Exchange (Mixtape)

Gearing up for their October 27th release of In The Ruff, DMV's Diamond District is leaking a twelve-track mixtape compiled by DJ Buddy. Featuring four songs from the upcoming album along with a mix of each of the group member's solo work, these tracks all come together to comprise the Diamond Exchange Mixtape with all of the tracks laced together seamlessly with cuts and transitions courtesy of DJ Buddy, who states, "I mulled it over with my mom and we decided Diamond District is the definitive hip-hop group of today." Returning the compliment, group producer/emcee, Oddisee, speaks highly of DJ Buddy and his involvement in putting the mixtape together, saying, "DJ buddy is great and in all honesty this mixtape is all him. He's an actual fan and supporter of our music and movement. The mixtape was actually DJ Buddy's idea and he presented the idea to us. We're fans of a lot of his remixes, so it was in honor to be included in his series." Each of the tracks throws the spotlight onto one of the group's members, letting them each showcase their talent, including the track "In the Jungle," which features a purely instrumental performance by Oddisee. Although a pre-album mixtape, don't let it throw you that a handful of these songs are not on the album – not one of them lacks in the high quality production or deft lyrics that the group has become known for.

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Diamond District: Mini Documentary

In anticipation of the official release of their forthcoming debut effort, In The Ruff, the trio of Oddisee, X.O., and yU, collectively making up the group Diamond District, take some time out from their day to break down the boundaries that define the area where the group was born and raised – the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia). From a bird's eye view, Oddisee points over the bridge to where he grew up in Maryland and X.O. and yU show us where our nation's capital lies on the northwest corner. Diamond District is essentially standing at the crossroads of the DMV, and even more important than their geographic location is the mind state and way of life that comes from living at that intersection. As the video progresses, each member brings us a little deeper into their worlds. X.O. explains how the movement began in DC and slowly spilled over into Maryland and Virginia; YU brings us into his friend's apartment where he delivers a flow packed with cleverness and slick delivery; Oddisee brings us into his modest home studio where he shows us that you don't need a lavish setup to create head-nodding beats that we are accustomed to hearing from the boom-bap beat-smith. And with each segment you leave with more insight than you came with, as the trio drops knowledge, both individually and collectively. Diamond District's In The Ruff will be available October 27th via Mello Music Group.

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Studio 43 Presents: XO - Monumental

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01. Good Morning feat. Ms. Mimz
02. F.R.N.O. (For Real Niggas Only) feat. Allison Carney
03. Crabs In Barrel
04. Time Out feat. Allison Carney
05. All I Had
06. 43ever
07. She Just Wanna Go
08. Go Hard
09. Idle Hands feat. Gordon Brega
10. I Had Enough
11. Man In My City
12. I Do It For Yall feat. Ihsan Bilal

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