| Diamonds on My Neck | |
| Cover: | Diamonds on My Neck cd.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Smitty |
| Released: | July 5, 2005 |
| Recorded: | 2005 |
| Genre: | Hip hop |
| Length: | 3:29 |
| Label: | J |
| Producer: | Swizz Beatz |
| Next Title: | Died in Your Arms |
| Next Year: | 2007 |
"Diamonds on My Neck" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Smitty, released by J Records on July 5, 2005, as his commercial debut single. The song, co-written and produced by American musician Swizz Beatz, was set to be the lead single from Smitty's planned debut album Life of a Troubled Child, which was ultimately shelved. The single was released in 2005 to moderate success, charting at #89 on Billboards Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
The song samples the hook of "Dangerous MC's", as performed by The Notorious B.I.G.[1] The official remix of the song was released on November 5, 2005 and features verses from fellow American rappers Lil Wayne and Twista.[2] The song's music video was directed by Hype Williams.