Diamond in the Dirt (album)

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Diamond in the Dirt
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Studio album by
Released12 July 2004
Recorded2003–2004
Genre
Length57:34
Label Polydor
Singles from Diamond in the Dirt
  1. "One Wish"
    Released: 5 July 2004
  2. "Make It Easy"
    Released: 20 September 2004
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Diamond in the Dirt is the debut studio album by English rapper Shystie. It was released on 12 July 2004 and includes the singles "One Wish" and "Make It Easy".

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Intro"2:04
2."One Wish"4:08
3."Gutter"4:33
4."Step Bac"4:18
5."Woman's World (Gurlz Stand Up)"3:29
6."Questions (Game Show)"5:45
7."Make It Easy"4:22
8."Unfinished Bizzness"4:24
9."Bank Robbery" (featuring Ron, E Redeyez)4:45
10."Get Loose"4:19
11."Can't Play"3:47
12."Skit"0:32
13."Somedayz"4:27
14."Armshouse" (Bonus Track)3:25
15."Juiced" (Bonus Track)3:16

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