The Diamond District trio worked hard on their freshly released album, entitled March on Washington. The title refers to the civil rights rally in 1963. Oddissee, yU and Uptown XO focused their brainy wordplay on social, political and religious themes. Once again Oddisee delivered compelling cohesive productions, bubbling with warmth and soul. Their artistic maturation is to be noted in this exceptional album.
Diamond District member Uptown XO's album Colour de Grey album will be available from January 29th 2013. Two very musical parents gave birth to Jamaal Walton, who experienced a life struggle against poverty. He first sang in a church choir, played the piano and trumpet to continue his musical expression with open mics where he met Oddisee, YU, Slimcat and Gadget. The self-made MC worked together with several mc's and created diverse projects and mix tapes. When Oddisee formed Diamond District with XO and YU, the In The Ruff album(2009) and a tour soon followed. In 2011 this DC native released his 8th project entitled Monumental vol.2. Uptown XO's debut was produced by A.B. The Pro and is packed with introspective reflections. Tracklist 1. Grey Poupon (feat. Messiah) 2. Spread Love 3. Everyday (feat. A.B. the Pro) 4. Finding My Way 5. Salaam 6. Soul Value 7. Reflection Eternal (feat. Doe Cigapom & Benji) 8. Poor Man’s Copyright 9. They Say 10. XO Skeleton 11. Evolution (feat. A.B. the Pro) 12. Needs and Wants 13. If I Should Die (feat. Danni) 14. Grey Area (feat. U St. Face)
