Diamonds on My Neck

"Diamonds on My Neck" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Smitty, released under J Records on July 5, 2005, as his debut single. The song, co-written and produced by Swizz Beatz, was set to be the first single from Smitty's planned debut album Life of a Troubled Child. The single was released in 2005 to moderate success, charting at #89 on the Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. The album was expected to drop shortly after the single but was ultimately shelved.

"Diamonds on My Neck"
Single by Smitty
Released	July 5, 2005
Recorded	2005
Genre	Hip hop
Length	3:29
Label	J
Songwriter(s)	Varick Smith, Kasseem Dean
Producer(s)	Swizz Beatz
Smitty singles chronology
"Diamonds on My Neck" (2005) "Died in Your Arms" (2007)

The song samples the hook of "Dangerous MC's", as performed by The Notorious B.I.G..[1] The official remix was officially released on November 5, 2005 and features fellow American rappers Lil' Wayne and Twista.[2] The song's music video was directed by Hype Williams.

Chart position

Chart (2007)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#25

References

1. http://www.whosampled.com/sample/18832/Smitty-Diamonds-on-My-Neck-The-Notorious-B.I.G.-Dangerous-MC's/
2. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/diamonds-on-my-neck-remix/id304826103