Diamonds on My Neck

"Diamonds on My Neck"
Single by Smitty
from the album Life of a Troubled Child (shelved)
ReleasedJuly 5, 2005
Recorded2005
GenreHip hop
Length3:29
LabelJ
Songwriter(s)Varick Smith, Kasseem Dean
Producer(s)Swizz Beatz
Smitty singles chronology
"Diamonds on My Neck"
(2005)
"Died in Your Arms"
(2007)

"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]

  1. ^ "Smitty's 'Diamonds on My Neck' - Discover the Sample Source". WhoSampled.
  2. ^ "Diamonds on My Neck (Remix) [feat. Lil Wayne & Twista] - Single by Smitty". iTunes. 18 November 2005.