Diamond Hard

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"Diamond Hard"
Single by Kerli
from the EP Deepest Roots
Released27 July 2016
Recorded2015
Genre Dance [1]
Length
  • 4:01
Label Tiny Cute Monster
Songwriter(s)
  • Kerli Kõiv
Producer(s) Kerli Kõiv
Kerli singles chronology
"Blossom"
(2016)
"Diamond Hard"
(2016)
"Spirit Animal"
(2016)

"Diamond Hard" is a song performed by Estonian singer Kerli. It was released on July 27, 2016 [2] as a single included in Kerli's third extended play, Deepest Roots (2016). The song is about resilience and self-empowerment. An EP containing four remixes of the song was made available on November 16, 2016 on iTunes. [3]

Contents

Music video

The music video marked Kerli's debut as director. [1] The music video debuted the same day of the single release. [4]

Composition

"Diamond Hard" runs at a moderate tempo of 90 beats per minute. Musically, it incorporates heavy electronic beats, hits, and strings. Lyrically, it deals with resilience and self-empowerment.

Track listing

Digital download

1. "Diamond Hard" 4:01

Remixes EP

1. "Diamond Hard (Reuben Keeney Remix)" 4:42

2. "Diamond Hard (Curt Reynolds Remix)" 2:58

3. "Diamond Hard (Flinch Remix)" 4:12

4. "Diamond Hard (Akcent Remix)" 3:09

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References

  1. 1 2 "Kerli Is Bewitching In Her "Diamond Hard" Video: Watch". July 28, 2016. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
  2. "Diamond Hard - Single". July 27, 2016. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
  3. "Diamond Hard [Remixes] - EP". November 16, 2016. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
  4. "Kerli - Diamond Hard (Official Music Video)". July 27, 2016. Retrieved September 8, 2017.