Sid Diamond facts for kids
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Sid Diamond
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| Birth name | Sidney Diamond |
| Also known as | Sid Diamond, Young Sid |
| Born | 7 July 1986 Auckland, New Zealand |
| Genres | Trip hop, New Zealand hip hop |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Move The Crowd Records |
| Associated acts | Smashproof, David Dallas, Ethical, Brad Marquis, Nesian Mystik |
Sidney Diamond (born 7 July 1986), also known as Young Sid, is a talented New Zealand rapper. He is known for his powerful music and his journey in the New Zealand hip-hop scene.
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About Sid Diamond's Early Life
Sid Diamond was born in South Auckland, New Zealand. He later moved to Manukau City, which is also in Auckland. Sid has a background that includes both Cook Island and Māori heritage. He grew up in the Ōtara area of Manukau.
Sid's older brother, Karlos, was also interested in rapping. He was known by the name Mr Sicc. Sid became interested in American hip-hop music after listening to his brother's music. He recorded his very first song when he was just eleven years old. He was also part of a music group for a short time when he was younger.
Sid Diamond's Music Career
Sid Diamond started a hip-hop group called Smashproof in 2005. He formed the group with two other members, Tyree and Deach. They signed a music contract with Move The Crowd Records. This record label is part of Universal Records. Sid decided to focus on his music career full-time after signing the contract.
Solo Albums and Success
Sid released his first solo album, The Truth, in 2007. It was released through Move The Crowd Records. The album included a special guest appearance by the artist Chamillionaire. Sid spent three weeks in New York working on the songs for this album. Many of the songs were produced in different countries, including Croatia, France, and New Zealand.
The Truth was a success, reaching No. 27 on the New Zealand album charts. It also won the Urban Album of the Year award at the 2008 Māori Music Awards.
Smashproof and Chart Records
Sid's first album with his group Smashproof was called The Weekend. It came out in March 2009. The album featured a very popular song called "Brother." This song made history by staying at number one on the New Zealand singles chart for a long time. It broke a record that had stood for 23 years!
Sid also had the chance to open for the famous rapper Ice Cube. This happened during Ice Cube's Straight Outta Compton Tour concert in Manukau City in August 2007.
In 2010, Sid Diamond released his second solo album, What Doesn't Kill Me.... This album was also very popular. It stayed on the music charts for eight weeks. It also earned Sid his second Urban Album of the Year award at the Māori Music Awards.
Sid Diamond's Music List
Albums
| Date | Title | Label | Charted | Certification |
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| September 2007 | The Truth | Move The Crowd/Universal | No. 27 (NZ) | RIANZ |
| May 2010 | What Doesn't Kill Me | Move The Crowd/Universal | No. 11 (NZ) | RIANZ |
Singles
| Title | Featured Performers | Album | Producers | Year |
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| "Hood Like Me" | The Truth | Shuko | 2007 | |
| "Hood Like Me (Remix)" | Fizek, Louie Knuxx, Ethical, Flowz, K54 | The Truth | Shuko | 2007 |
| "Too Much Pain" | Brad Marquis | The Truth | Lyr1kz | 2007 |
| "Undisputed" | The Truth | Noble | 2007 | |
| "MTC its OVA" | Ethical, Deach | The Truth | Cochise, Juse | 2007 |
| "My Letter" | Brad Marquis | The Truth | Lyr1kz | 2007 |
| "MADE" | What Doesn't Kill Me | Twice As Nice | 2009 | |
| "Never Waste a Day" | Kayo | What Doesn't Kill Me | Twice As Nice | 2010 |
| "Stuck in a Box" | Stan Walker | What Doesn't Kill Me | Emile | 2010 |
| "You" | Deach | What Doesn't Kill Me | Twice As Nice | 2010 |
Mixtape Appearances
| Title | Featured Artists | DJ | Year |
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| Speed of Sound Vol 1' | MTC | DJ Nino Brown | 2005 |
| Speed of Sound Vol 2' | MTC | DJ Manchoo | 2006 |
| Speed of Sound Vol 3' | MTC | DJ SMV | 2007 |
| Major Flavours Vol 2 (Australia)' | Urban Artists from NZ, Aus, USA | DJ Sirvere | 2008 |
| Speed of Sound Vol 4 (Domestic Disturbance)' | Young Sid | DJ Danny-ill | 2009 |
| Get Ready Mixtape' | Sir T Hosted By Young Sid | DJ SMV | 2010 |
| Speed of Sound Vol 5' | MTC | DJ Manchoo | 2010 |
Other Guest Appearances
| Title | Performers | Album | Producers | Year |
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| "Oh No" | Tyree (feat. Deach) | Global Casino | Juse | 2005 |
| "Ride Till I Die" | Juse (feat. Smashproof and Kaeson) | Global Casino | Juse | 2005 |
| "Who Better Than This (Remix)" | PNC (feat. Scribe, David Dallas, Louie Knuxx, Koma, and Mareko) | P, N Whoa (Single) | 41 | 2006 |
| "Turn it Up" | DJ Sirvere (feat. Smashproof and MZRE) | Major Flavours | N/A | 2006 |
| "3rd Class Living" | Ethical (feat. M1) | Ages Turn | N/A | 2008 |
| "Problem Child" | Ethical (feat. Cyphanetic) | Ages Turn | N/A | 2008 |
| "Talk of the Town" (remix) | Ethical (feat. Tyson Tyler, Kardinal Offishall, and Grandmaster Roc Raida) | Coming of Age (EP) | Emile | 2008 |
| "Chop 'Em Down" | Ethical | Coming of Age (EP) | Twice As Nice | 2008 |
| "You Already Know" | Nesian Mystik | Elevator Musiq | DMON | 2008 |
| "Brother" | Smashproof with Gin Wigmore | The Weekend | F.B.I | 2009 |
| "It's Friday" | Smashproof | The Weekend | Styles Fuego | 2009 |
| "Ordinary Life" | Smashproof | The Weekend | Twice As Nice | 2009 |
| "Monstars Ink (Remix)" | Tyson Tyler (feat. Monsta Ganjah and Flowz) | Reality Cheque | Yorel | 2009 |
| "First Time" | David Dallas (feat. Jordache and Niko) | Something Awesome | P-Money & 41 | 2009 |
| "Really Don't Care (Remix)" | Derty Sesh (feat. Ethical) | Sic Love | Derty Sesh | 2009 |
| "Deachy is Back (SP Remix)" | Deach (feat. Tyree) | Vision | Twice as Nice | 2010 |
| "Move The Crowd" | MTC | Speed of Sound Vol.5 | Styalz Fuego | 2010 |
| "Ready For Whatever" | SIR T | Walk With Me | Twice As Nice | 2010 |
Awards and Nominations
Nesian Vibes Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2007 | Nesian Vibe Awards | Best Artist | Nominated | |
| Best M.C. | Nominated | |||
| Best Group | Smashproof | Nominated | ||
| Best Album | The Truth | Nominated |
Māori Music Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2008 | Māori Music Awards | Māori Urban Album of the Year | The Truth | Won |
| Māori Male Solo Artist of the Year | Nominated | |||
| 2010 | Māori Urban Album of the Year | What Doesn't Kill Me | Won | |
| Māori Male Solo Artist of the Year | Won |
New Zealand Music Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | New Zealand Music Awards | Hip-Hop Album of the Year | The Truth | Nominated |
| 2009 | Most Singles Sold | Smashproof featuring Gin – Brother | Won | |
| Best Music Video | Chris Graham – Brother | Won | ||
| People's Choice Award | Smashproof | Won | ||
| Urban/Hip-Hop Album of the Year | Smashproof – The Weekend | Nominated | ||
| Single of the Year | Smashproof featuring Gin – Brother | Nominated | ||
| Breakthrough Artist of the Year | Smashproof | Nominated | ||
| 2010 | Urban/Hip-Hop Album of the Year | What Doesn't Kill Me | Nominated |
