Black Diamond (1999)

About this title: A backup singer, an occasional producer, and once the leader of an all-girl singing group, Angie Stone presents an impressive fusion of classic soul, '80s funk, and '90s hip-hop in her solo debut, Black Diamond. Purposefully positive, the album chronicles Stone's journeys maintaining personal faith and loving relationships, resplendent with new takes on traditional soul sounds. Stone supports her songwriting and vocal talents with help from A-list musicians/writer/producers such as Lenny Kravitz and D'Angelo. The sophisticated mix is elevated by Stone's incredible voice. With a continuous ... read more

Tracks:

1. Freedom (Intro) [Stone]
2. No More Rain (In This Cloud) [Chambers/Stone/Weat]
3. Green Grass Vapors [Lyles/Bolton]
4. Everyday [Stone/D'Angelo]
5. Coulda Been You [Stone/Aiken/Rideout]
6. Visions [Davis/Middleton]
7. Life Story [Devreaux/Ross]
8. Just a Pimp [Lyles/Bolton]
9. Trouble Man [Gaye]
10. Bone 2 Pic (Wit U) [Nuhammad/Stone]
11. Man Loves His Money [Lyles/Bolton]
12. Love Junkie [Stone]
13. Black Diamonds & Blue Pearls (Interlude) [Stone]
14. Heaven Help [Britten/DeVeaux]
15. Life Story [Jazz Hop Mix]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.