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No Conflict Diamonds | Kanye West - ‘Diamonds’

May 19, 2006, 10:52 am

So the hip hop man, mr. “george bush doesn’t like black people”, the sped up mix man, all known as Kanye West … is one funny man to me. And I don’t mean in the sense where it’s remotely intentional, but more the nonsensical, are you kidding me, what is wrong with you kinda sense. Notably, in this particular instance, by the video for his song ‘Diamonds’.

Let’s start with how he came up with the idea. Mr. West didn’t even know about blood, or conflict, diamonds when he first wrote the song. A fellow partaker of foibles, former iconic front man of A Tribe Called Quest, Q-Tip hipped him to it. Which immediately seemed to prompt West, the one man bling purveyor himself, to put together a song that railed against the ills its gain has visited throughout Africa.

Now, let’s first address the fact that the song, doesn’t even actually apply to the situation its video references. And the video itself, is so convaluted and situationally implying, that it doesn’t even make any sense.

So, what exactly was meant to be accomplished by the effort? And why do folks act like he’s deep off its conundrum?

I just don’t get it.

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    (posted in the diamond, diamonds, conflict diamonds, conflict diamonds africa category)


    Diamond Watches - Getting Iced Out

    May 2, 2006, 1:15 pm

    Bigger, better, and more bling is the motto of the growing hip hop audience. All seeking to emulate the flashy ice of their idols. Making this era, the true diamond homage, to rival the adornment of the royalty of nether years. Which can be attained by you too, through the information entailed in the following article by Brent Wilson:

    Okay, let’s start with the basics. Iced out watches are watches that are gleaming with awesome sparkle from diamonds. They are often some of the most sought out in the hip hop fashion world. In today’s markets, there are all sorts of designs and features offered in iced out styles. There is no doubt that those who are after an iced out look can find it available to them right on the web. Let’s talk about iced out watches though.

    Iced out watches are encrusted with gorgeous diamonds. They are literally lined with them. But, don’t worry. The watches that you see in your favorite videos and on your favorite stars are probably real, but you can get the same look for much less.
    Continued …

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    (posted in the diamond, diamonds category)



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