Kathy Diamond
Encyclopedia
Kathy Diamond is a funk
/disco house singer-songwriter
from London
, England
. 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
.
In 1993 Diamond decided to write and sing herself, collaborating different bands, DJs and producers. 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.
/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.
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.
Funk
Funk is a music genre that originated in the mid-late 1960s when African American musicians blended soul music, jazz and R&B into a rhythmic, danceable new form of music. Funk de-emphasizes melody and harmony and brings a strong rhythmic groove of electric bass and drums to the foreground...
/disco house singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
from London
London
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, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. She was born in Sheffield
Sheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
in the north of England. Her love for soul and disco started at an early age, gaining inspiration from Donna Summer
Donna Summer
LaDonna Adrian Gaines , known by her stage name, Donna Summer, is an American singer/songwriter who gained prominence during the disco era of the 1970s. She has a mezzo-soprano vocal range. Summer is a five-time Grammy winner and was the first artist to have three consecutive double albums reach...
.
In 1993 Diamond decided to write and sing herself, collaborating different bands, DJs and producers. In 2002 she wrote a Balearic
Balearic Beat
Balearic Beat or either Balearic House and Balearic Trance is an eclectic blend of DJed dance music that originally 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...
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.
Miss Diamond to You
In 2007, Diamond released her solo debut record, Miss Diamond to You. She collaborated with Maurice Fulton of electronicaElectronica
Electronica includes a wide range of contemporary electronic music designed for a wide range of uses, including foreground listening, some forms of dancing, and background music for other activities; however, unlike electronic dance music, it is not specifically made for dancing...
/dance
Dance
Dance is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting....
outfit MU. It rated 7.8 on influential music site Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...
. It also received positive reviews from XLR8R
XLR8R
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, The Village Voice
The Village Voice
The Village Voice is a free weekly newspaper and news and features website in New York City that features investigative articles, analysis of current affairs and culture, arts and music coverage, and events listings for New York City...
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.
Track listing
- "Between The Lines" (6:13)
- "In All You See A Woman" (0:17)
- "All Woman" (6:07)
- "I Need You Here Right Now" (0:20)
- "Until The Sun Goes Down" (5:29)
- "Created & Enhanced" (0:35)
- "The Moment" (6:15)
- "Over" (5:49)
- "However You Get Here" (0:19)
- "Racing Thru Time" (5:31)
- "Another Life" (6:50)
- "On & On" (5:50)
- "I Need You" (5:17)
- "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 AeroplaneAeroplane (Vito De Luca)
Aeroplane is a Belgian music outfit consisting of Vito De Luca. Known for incorporating a mix of French House and Balearic Beat, Aeroplane made a name for themselves as club DJs....
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.
Singles
| Year | Song | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | - |