Diamonds & Guitars is the debut album from American singer, songwriter and guitarist Malina Moye. The record was removed from retail outlets after WCE Records' distribution and marketing deal was signed with Sony's RED Distribution in 2013.
The album represents a gumbo of Moye's influences: hip hop, rock, funk and soul. Seventeen Magazine said "Her songs are in touch with her musical roots, yet are totally organic and fresh."Seventeen Magazine BET stated the album is an "amalgamation of collective throwback with a contemporary edge."BET The album was also a part of Victoria's Secret's "Love Rocks LIFE IS PINK" campaign.Love Rocks LIFE IS PINK To promote the album, Moye appeared on DL Hughley's Weekends at the D.L. and Emeril Lagasse's Emeril Live.
Notable tracks include "Ain't It a Shame" featuring Layzie Bone of Bone thugs & Harmony and "Alone". The track "Girlfriend" appeared in an episode of MTV's The Hills.The Hills "Alone" peaked at number 93 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.Moye on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart
Track listing "Alone" - 3:40 "Girlfriend" – 3:19 "Nobody" – 2:57 "You're the 1" – 4:02 "Yaah!" – 3:11 "Need Your Lovin" featuring Big Steele – 3:28 "Hustler's Blues" – 3:22 "Ain't It a Shame" featuring Layzie Bone – 3:37 "K-yotic" – 4:23 "Sexxy Man" – 3:21
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