Bronx-born artist Diamond D is both lyricist and producer, and happens to be proficient at both tasks. Hatred, Passion & Infidelity, the second solo album from Diamond D, doesn't reach the extreme heights of creativity and originality attained by his first album, Stunts, Blunts & Hip-Hop. Diamond produced 13 of the 16 tracks on this album, and as could be expected, his sense of melody and motivational rhythm makes each of them instrumentally interesting and enjoyable. His lyrical dexterity is exciting, providing a swift narrative which carries the listener willingly from song to song. However, this album suffers from thematic inconsistency; two spots, "Can't Keep My Grands to Myself" and "Cream N Sunshine," seem like forced attempts to attract a crossover, pop audience. The hybridization of R&B/pop and hip-hop instrumentation is unnatural, unsuccessful, and uncharacteristic of Diamond D. The rest of the tracks on this album excel and provide for an entertaining listen. Aside from the two blemishes on this release, Hatred, Passion & Infidelity is a fair representation of Diamond D's skills on the microphone and behind the mixing board; an album a serious fan should have.
1. Intro
2. Flowin'
3. MC Iz My Ambition
4. No Wonduh (The Projects)
5. Hiatus
6. J.D.'s Revenge
7. Painz & Strife
8. Can't Keep My Grands to Myself
9. 5 Fingas of Death
10. This One
11. Never
12. Cream N Sunshine
13. Gather Round
14. K.T.
15. On Stage
16. Epilogue
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