The Diamond In The Rough: Episode 197

Just in time for the long weekend, psychology drops episode 197 of The Diamond In The Rough Series. Featuring hot joints from 50 Cent, Wale, The Dream, Fat Joe & more..

The Diamond In The Rough: Episode 197 makes its radio debut tonight at midnight on K103 Radio

Have a great long weekend!




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The Diamond In The Rough: The Usher Session

On June 12th, Usher will drop his 7th studio album, Looking 4 Myself.

Described by Usher as a "Revolutionary Pop" album, Looking 4 Myself features production from staples like Will.I.Am, Jim Jonsin and The Neptunes; but it also features production from some uncommon names you'd here on an R&B/Pop album. Swedish House Mafia, Empire Of The Sun and Diplo (who produced Usher's current hit, Climax) all contribute to the album.

With the new album merely days away, psychology celebrates the music of Usher with The Diamond In The Rough: The Usher Session. Dropping tonight (June 7) at midnight on the airwaves of K103 Radio.

Tune in & or download DITR: The Usher Session HERE.



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The Diamond In The Rough: The Das EFX Session

April 7th 2012, marked the 20th anniversary of the release of the debut album, Dead Serious, by Hip Hop duo Das EFX.

The album was a certified hit, peaking at 16 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, topping the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for five weeks and reaching platinum sales by 1993. Well-received upon its release, Dead Serious has since been regarded by music writers as a significant and influential album in hip hop.

Dead Serious caused an immediate sensation upon its release in March 1992.[2] The album went platinum on the strength of the singles Mic Checka and the Top 40 pop hit They Want EFX, by 1993.Giving it a 4 out of 5-mic rating, The Source's Matty C compared the duo's lyrical style to that of Busta Rhymes, Treach, and EPMD, writing "Not only have they innovated a new rhyme flow that expands on all these styles, but they have brought back fun filled hip-hop".

Their clever pop culture references were rhymes that have a permanent place in the memories of many Golden Era Hip Hop fans.

In honor of their 20th anniversary, psychology digs in the crates & pays homage to Skoob & Dray with The Diamond In The Rough: The Das EFX Session; premiering tonight ( April 12) on K103 radio at midnight.



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The Diamond In The Rough: The EPMD Session

Escape MTL is bringing the classic hip hop Duo EPMD to Montreal this weekend as part of their Hip Hop Festival. The duo comprised of Parish Smith & Erick Sermon have been an essential part of hip hop for more than 25 years.

psychology celebrates their return to Montreal by digging in the crates and putting together The Diamond In The Rough: The EPMD Session. Premiering tonight (April 5) on K103 radio at midnight; DITR: The EPMD session is a 60 minute homage to the music & rhymes of Erick & Parish makin' dollars..



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RIP Nate Dogg

Today (March 15) marks the 1 year anniversary of the passing of one of Hip Hop's most distinguishable voices; Nate Dogg. His voice can be heard on many West Coast classics including Regulate.

He began singing as a child in the New Hope Baptist Church in Long Beach and Life Line Baptist Church in Clarksdale, Mississippi where his father Daniel Lee Hale was pastor. He Made his Debut on Dr. Dre's The Chronic and would go on to sign with Death Row. Nate Dogg would release a few studio albums, but his most recognized body of work would be the hooks he added to numerous hits, including 4 grammy nominated songs.

2Pac - "How Long Will They Mourn Me?" (feat. Nate Dogg)
50 Cent - "21 Questions" (feat. Nate Dogg)
Chico & Coolwadda - "High Come Down" (feat. Nate Dogg)
Craig David - "7 Days (remix)" (feat. Mos Def, Nate Dogg)
Dr. Dre - "The Next Episode" (feat. Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Nate Dogg)
Dr. Dre - "Xxplosive" (feat. Hittman, Kurupt, Nate Dogg, Six-Two)
Eminem - "Never Enough" (feat. Nate Dogg, 50 Cent)
Eminem - "Shake That" (feat. Nate Dogg)
Eve - "Hey Y'all" (feat. Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg)
Fabolous - "Can't Deny It" (feat. Nate Dogg)
Jadakiss - "Time's Up" (feat. Nate Dogg)
Jermaine Dupri - "Ballin Outta Control" (feat. Nate Dogg)
Jermaine Dupri - Ring the Alarm (feat. Nate Dogg)
Ludacris - "Area Codes" (feat. Nate Dogg)
Mobb Deep - "Have a Party" (feat. Nate Dogg, 50 Cent)
Mos Def - "Oh No" (feat. Nate Dogg, Pharaohe Monch)
Obie Trice - "The Set Up" (feat. Nate Dogg)
Snoop Dogg - "Ain't No Fun" (feat. Nate Dogg, Kurupt, Warren G)
Snoop Dogg - "Bitch Please" (feat. Xzibit, Nate Dogg)
Warren G - "Regulate" (feat. Nate Dogg)
Warren G - "The Game Don't Wait" (feat. Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg)
Xzibit - "Multiply" (feat. Nate Dogg)baby bash

To name a few..

psychology pays his respects with The Diamond In The Rough: The Nate Dogg Tribute. Tune in tonight at midnight (EST) on the airwaves of K103 radio to hear psychology's musical tribute to Nate Dogg.



Tune in and/or download DITR: The Nate Dogg Tribute HERE
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The Diamond In The Rough: The KRS-One Session

Rap is something you do; Hip Hop is something you live..

On March 3rd, 1987, one of Hip Hop's most influential & important albums was released. Criminal Minded was the debut album from Boogie Down Productions.

The album heavily sampled records from James Brown and AC/DC and also had a dancehall reggae influence. The album is also credited with providing a prototype for East Coast gangsta rap. Voted a 5 star album by All Music, Rolling Stone; as well as the coveted 5 mic rating from The Source; Criminal Minded is indeed a classic.

psychology celebrates the silver anniversary of Criminal Minded with an homage to Boogie Down Productions & KRS-One with The Diamond In The Rough: The KRS-One Session; debuting tonight (midnight) on the airwaves of K103.



Tune in and/or download DITR: The KRS-One Session HERE.


Fresh for 2012. You suckas...

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The Diamond In The Rough: Episode 188

psychology bunkers down in the studio to put together his latest mix. DITR: Episode 188 features hot joints from Tyga, Yelawolf, B.O.B. & more!!!



Tune in and/or download DITR: Episode 188 HERE

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The Diamond In The Rough: The Young Jeezy Session

Young Jeezy is prepping to release his 4th studio album, Thug Motivation 103: Hustlerz Ambition, on December 20th.

The album will feature appearances from Jay-Z, T.I., Jadakiss & more.

In anticpation of the release of TM103, psychology digs in the DITR archives and relaunches The Diamond In The Rough: The Young Jeezy Session. Tune in tonight (Dec 15) at midnight!!!



Tune in and or download DITR: The Young Jeezy Session HERE.

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The Diamond In The Rough: The T-Pain Session

This week, T-Pain released his 4th studio album, Revolver. The album features appearances from Lil' Wayne, Chris Brown & more.

Releasing his 1st album in 2005, T-pain has since become a household name, as almost everyone has at least one song featuring T-Pain in their playlist. His use of auto-tune is such a signature part of his career that their is even a children's toy out & an i-phone app out allowing you to "sound like T-Pain".

I've had the pleasure of sharing a stage with T-Pain and he's not only a great performer, but on every funny dude.

Tonight (Dec 8), psychology pays homage to the sound of T-Pain with The Diamond In The Rough: The T-Pain Session, on K103 radio at midnight.

Tune in and or listen to DITR: The T-Pain Session HERE.



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The Diamond In The Rough: The Heavy D Tribute

On November 8th, 2011, the hip hop world lost a pioneer & an icon. Dwight Arrington Myers, better known as Heavy D passed away due to pneumonia.

Heavy D & the Boyz were the first group signed to Uptown Records; releasing 6 albums with the label which Heavy D later became president. He helped to develop rhythm-and-blues singer Mary J. Blige's career and hired Sean Combs as an intern. During this time, Myers also developed the sensational R&B boy band Soul for Real, and was the executive producer and principal writer of several songs on the group's breakout album, Candy Rain. He later became the senior vice president at Universal Music.

psychology pays tribute to a Hip Hop icon, with The Diamond In The Rough: The Heavy D Tribute. Premiering tonight (midnight) on K103 Radio, this edition of DITR is a humble celebration of the music of one of the most loved & respected men in the music biz.

RIP Heavy D
May 24, 1967 – November 8, 2011


Tune in and/or download DITR: The Heavy D Tribute HERE.



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The Diamond In The Rough: The Rihanna Session

The 6th studio album from Barbadian recording artist, Rihanna, is set to drop Nov 21. Titled Talk That Talk, the album features production from Calvin Harris, Dr. Luke, Bangladesh, No I.D. & more.

psychology celebrates the music of Rihanna by digging in the archives and rereleasing The Diamond In The Rough: The Rihanna Session. Originally released during Rihanna's visit to Montreal, DITR: The Rihanna Session is an hour journey through the music of Rihanna.

Tune in tonight (Nov 17), at midnight, on the airwaves of K103 radio!!!

Tune in and/or download DITR: The Rihanna Session HERE.



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The Diamond In The Rough: The Big Punisher Session

Nov 10, 2011 would have been the 40th birthday of Bronx native, Big Punisher. Still loved & respected by many, he was a pioneer as Capital Punishment became the first album by a solo Latino rapper to go platinum,peaking at #5 on the Billboard 200.

Pun's lyrics are notable for technical efficiency, having minimal pauses to take a breath, heavy use of alliteration as well as internal and multi-syllabic rhyming schemes.

psychology celebrates the music of an MC taken from us to early in his career & life with The Diamond In The Rough: The Big Punisher Session. Debuting tonight (Nov 10) at midnight on the airwaves of K103 radio.

Tune in and/or download DITR: The Big Punisher Session HERE.



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Black Star x psychology: Nov 13

November 13th, Mos Def & Talib Kweli will take the stage at Olympia. psychology will rock the crowd before Black Star hit the stage!

With the show not far away, psychology gets gets you familiar with the sounds of Black Star by digging in the archives & dusting off a few classic episodes of DITR.

The Diamond In The Rough: The Mos Def Session


The Diamond In The Rough: The Talib Kweli Session




Tune in tonight (Oct 3) at midnight as psychology drops DITR: The Mos Def Session & The Talib Kweli Sessions on K103 Radio
Tickets are still available!

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The Diamond In The Rough: Episode 183

We're getting close to 200..

Episode 183 of psychology's DITR series features bangers from Drake, David Banner, Big Sean, B.O.B. & more!

Tune in at midnight, tonight (Oct 27), on K103 Radio for the offical premiere of Episode 183.

Or if you can't wait til tonight, peep The Diamond In The Rough: Episode 183 HERE.



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The Diamond In The Rough: Episode 182

The latest mix from psychology features hot tracks from Cassie, Plies, Rihanna & more..

The Diamond on The Rough, Episode 182 premieres tonight on K103 radio at midnight.

If you can't catch the show, you can listen/download DITR 182 HERE or HERE.



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The Diamond In The Rough: The Portishead Session

On Friday October 8, Portishead visits Montreal for an outdoor concert in the Old Port.

Being one of psychology's favorite bands; psychology took the opportunity to put together a homage to the band.

Tonight (Oct 7) psychology premiere's The Diamond In The Rough: The Portishead Session on K103 radio at midnight.

Tune in and/or download HERE



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15 Years of ATLiens

On August 27th, ATLiens will celebrate its 15 year anniversary. Released in 1996, the second album from Outkast was the bluebrint for the Outkast sound that would continue through their following albums. With most of the production handled by Organized Noize, ATLiens featured a laid back sound that allowed the lyrical word play of Big Boi & André 3000 to stand out.

This album is seen as a classic and deserves to be thought as such. psychology celebrates 15 years of ATLiens by digging in the archives and re-airing, The Diamond In The Rough: The Outkast Session tonight (midnight) on K103 Radio.

Tune in and/or download The Diamond In The Rough: The Outkast Session HERE.

Cypress Hill's debut album celebrates 20 years

Its hard to believe that Cypress Hill have been taking hits from the bong for 20 years. When this album originally dropped on August 13, 1991; it added a different funky edge to West Coast hip hop.

Cypress Hill was the first Latino hip-hop group to have platinum and multi-platinum albums, selling over 18 million albums worldwide. They are now icons within Hip Hop and their albums are considered classic to many critics & fans.

Tonight (Aug 18-midnight), on K103 radio, psychology pays tribute to Muggs, Sen Dog & B-Real, with The Diamond In The Rough: The Cypress Hill Session. 60 minutes of that funky Cypress Hill Shit...

Tune in and/or download The Diamond In The Rough: The Cypress Hill Session HERE.

The Diamond In The Rough: Episode 178

Its been a minute since psychology has dropped a new edition of DITR. Well the wait is over as your boy blue brings the heat with The Diamond In The Rough: Episode 178. Featuring bangers from Drake, Kardinal Offishall, Chiddy Bang & more.

Tune in tonight (Aug 11) at midnight as K103 Radio premieres the latest edition of psychology's The Diamond In The Rough

Tune in and/or download The Diamond In The Rough Episode 178 HERE

The Diamond In The Rough: The Eminem Session

In anticipation of Eminem's performance on the opening night of Osheaga; psychology digs in the archives & drops The Diamond In The Rough: The Eminem Session. I had the pleasure to watch Slim Shady's Soundcheck this afternoon & you will not be disapointed!!

Tune into K103 Radio, tonight(August 28) at midnight for The Diamond In The Rough: The Eminem Session.



Tune In and/or download HERE