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"Diamonds on My Neck" | ||||
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Single by Smitty | ||||
from the album Life of a Troubled Child (shelved) | ||||
Released | July 5, 2005 | |||
Recorded | 2005 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 3:29 | |||
Label | J | |||
Songwriter(s) | Varick Smith, Kasseem Dean | |||
Producer(s) | Swizz Beatz | |||
Smitty singles chronology | ||||
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"Diamonds on My Neck" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Smitty, released by J Records on July 5, 2005, as his commercial debut single. The song, co-written and produced by American musician Swizz Beatz, was set to be the lead single from Smitty's planned debut album Life of a Troubled Child, which was ultimately shelved. The single was released in 2005 to moderate success, charting at #89 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.[citation needed]
The song samples the hook of "Dangerous MC's", as performed by The Notorious B.I.G.[1] The official remix of the song was released on November 5, 2005 and features verses from fellow American rappers Lil Wayne and Twista.[2] The song's music video was directed by Hype Williams.[citation needed]