Kathy Diamond

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Kathy Diamond
Origin Sheffield, United Kingdom
Genres Disco, funk, soul
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1993–present
Labels Permanent Vacation, Gomma

Kathy Diamond is a funk/disco house singer-songwriter from London, United Kingdom. She was born in Sheffield in the north of England. Her love for soul and disco started at an early age, gaining inspiration from Donna Summer. [1] [2]

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Singer-songwriter musician who writes, composes and sings

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In 1993 Diamond decided to write and sing herself, collaborating different bands, DJs and producers. [1] In 2002 she wrote a Balearic song with house producers SWAG called "Miracles Just Might." After SWAG did not include it on their album Diamond decided to release the song herself. She pressed up a limited amount of white labels and distributed it. DJ Magazine said of the track, "If you like sweet beauty in your house music keep your eyes peeled because it's only going to get a limited release." Within a month another 12" single "Sunshine" was released, this time on the Idjut Boys' Cottage label with producer Maurice Fulton.

Balearic beat, also known as Balearic house, or simply Balearic initially is an eclectic blend of DJ-led dance music that emerged in the mid-1980s. It later became the name of a more specific style of electronic dance music that was popular into the mid-1990s. Balearic beat was named for its popularity among European nightclub and beach rave patrons on the Balearic island of Ibiza, a popular tourist destination. Some dance music compilations referred to it as "the sound of Ibiza," even though many other, more aggressive and upbeat forms of dance music could be heard on the island.

Miss Diamond to You

Miss Diamond to You
Studio album by Kathy Diamond
Released 27 April 2007
Genre Disco, Funk, Northern soul, House
Label Permanent Vacation
Producer Maurice Fulton
Singles from Miss Diamond to You
  1. "All Woman"
    Released: 2006
  2. "Over"
    Released: 2007
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
New York Sun (positive) [3]
Pitchfork Media (7.8/10) [4]
Village Voice (positive) [5]
XLR8R (positive) [6]

In 2007, Diamond released her solo debut record, Miss Diamond to You. She collaborated with Maurice Fulton of electronica/dance outfit MU. It rated 7.8 on influential music site Pitchfork Media. It also received positive reviews from XLR8R, The Village Voice and The New York Sun. Two singles were released from the album, "All Woman" and "Over". Diamond embarked on a 2007 concert tour in support of the album performing around Europe and the UK.

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Dance music music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing

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MU (musician)

MU is a British electropunk group formed by Japanese musician Mutsumi Kanamori and English DJ Maurice Fulton. They have released three albums: Afro Finger and Gel, Out of Breach , which featured the minor hit "Paris Hilton" and Mu. Their debut album received critical acclaim from Pitchfork Media. It was given the "Best New Award" when first released. In 2010, Mutsumi announced that she would go by Mutsumi rather than "Mu" and that her first album in five years was in the works. Her third, self-titled album was released digitally on 31 October 2010 with a CD release following in 2011.

Track listing

  1. "Between The Lines" (6:13)
  2. "In All You See A Woman" (0:17)
  3. "All Woman" (6:07)
  4. "I Need You Here Right Now" (0:20)
  5. "Until The Sun Goes Down" (5:29)
  6. "Created & Enhanced" (0:35)
  7. "The Moment" (6:15)
  8. "Over" (5:49)
  9. "However You Get Here" (0:19)
  10. "Racing Thru Time" (5:31)
  11. "Another Life" (6:50)
  12. "On & On" (5:50)
  13. "I Need You" (5:17)
  14. "Another Life (Original)" (5:38)

2008

In 2008 Diamond participated in a number of musical collaborations; with Toby Tobias for "The Feeling", with Soft Rocks for a remix of Low Motion Disco's "Love, Love, Love," with Belgian band Aeroplane on "Whispers," with Maximilian Skiba on "Never Stop Believing," and with Codebreaker for "Fire." Later in the year she will release her second album, working with co-writer and guitarist Keeling Lee.

2012

The KDMS released their album "Kinky Dramas And Magic Stories" on Gomma Records, Munich with the track High Wire which was written and composed by Kathy Diamond and Maximillian Skiba.

Singles

YearSongAlbum
2003"Miracles Just Might"-
2003"Sunshine"-
2006"All Woman"Miss Diamond to You
2007"Over"Miss Diamond to You
2008"Love Love Love Part 2" (with Low Motion Disco)-
2008"The Feeling" (with Toby Tobias)Space Shuffle
2008"Whispers" (with Aeroplane)-
2008"Fire" (with Codebreaker)-
2012"High Wire" (with The KDMS)-
2013"Take A Real Good Look" (with Cabaret Nocturne)-

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References

  1. 1 2 "Kathy Diamond: Diva Stripes". XLR8R. 2007-08-27. Retrieved 2012-02-13.
  2. ↑ Archived May 26, 2009, at the Wayback Machine .
  3. ↑ New York Sun review
  4. ↑ Pitchfork Media review
  5. ↑ Village Voice review
  6. ↑ XLR8R review
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