Diamond in the Dirt | |
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Studio album by | |
Released | 12 July 2004 |
Recorded | 2003–2004 |
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Length | 57:34 |
Label | Polydor |
Singles from Diamond in the Dirt | |
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [4] |
BBC | (not rated) [1] |
Evening Standard | [5] |
Guardian | [3] |
Independent | [2] |
Times Online | [6] |
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".
No. | Title | Length |
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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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