We had the good fortune of connecting with Detroit Diamond and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Detroit, what role has risk played in your life or career?
I believe I’m a professional risk taker: I’m always just getting up and going to new places in the world and trying new things. Even if I don’t know how to do certain things, ima try it. Like last year, I went on my first tour (Shoutout to MossFest) and didn’t have a fan base in any of the 8-10 cities and states. But I still took that risk to grow and build with the fans organically and it was a major success.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
Music is my Life. It is the reason I get up everyday and grind the way I do. It is my passion and my purpose.

What sets me apart from others, is my versatility, my dedication and drive, and my image. I purposely don’t follow trends for styling or music, because it’s a lot of women in music right now doing the same thing. The ones who are original and unique will stand out and hopefully blow.

January 29, 2014 my brother was murdered. He was 19 years old with 3 kids left behind. We were 6 months apart and loved each other like we were twins. He was a rapper and always has been since a kid. I wrote music as a kid but basketball was my main priority. Once he left me, I was heartbroken, depressed and I ended up failing out of college that year. I lost everything; my scholarship, housing, my brother and my bestfriend. A few years went by and I had to find a way to get out of that dark space, so I started back writing music. It was my peace, my therapy, my way of keeping my brother Daren (D-Beezy) name and legacy alive. In 2017/2018, I started doing freestyles to popular songs in my car and apartment. They gained some attention and I started to take my music seriously at that moment. Went to the studio and performed for about 3 years straight at every venue in Detroit. It was scary but I enjoyed the rush. It was never easy to be in people’s faces trying to convince them to listen to my music and it still isn’t to this day. Being an independent female artist isn’t for the weak, especially if you are attractive. You have to be consistent and out work everybody male or female.

I just want people to love me for me. My authenticity and the reason I’m doing this music for my Brothers Legacy. Just continue to grow and build my loyal supporters.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Earles on Crenshaw is an amazing black owned restaurant, known for their hotdogs.

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The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Honestly, I want to shoutout my Brother Cashmade D-Beezy, because without him there would be no me. I only started taking music seriously because of him. Also, I would just like to thank all of my genuine supporters that’s constantly supporting me and my movement. I love y’all

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