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- Black Diamond
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Angie Stone
Released 1999

Everyday
03:28
9,562 plays

Coulda Been You
04:25
6,926 plays

Bone 2 Pic (Wit U)
05:21
6,197 plays

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- 1
- Freedom (Intro)
- 00:41
- 4,638 plays

- 2
- No More Rain (In This Cloud)
- 04:43
- 40,276 plays

- 4
- Everyday
- 03:28
- 9,562 plays

- 4
- Bone 2 Pic (Wit U)
- 05:21
- 6,197 plays

- 6
- Visions
- 03:31
- 5,537 plays

- 7
- Life Story
- 04:09
- 5,859 plays

- 7
- Coulda Been You
- 04:25
- 6,926 plays

- 8
- Just A Pimp
- 04:13
- 4,757 plays

- 9
- Trouble Man
- 02:34
- 4,787 plays

- 10
- Green Grass Vapours
- 04:15
- 5,378 plays

- 11
- Baby Slow Down
- 04:08
- 4,450 plays

- 12
- Love Junkie
- 04:19
- 4,448 plays

- 13
- Black Diamonds & Blue Pearls (Interlude)
- 01:36
- 4,454 plays

- 14
- My Lovin' Will Give You Something
- 04:58
- 1,294 plays

- 15
- Heaven Help
- 03:19
- 4,648 plays

- 15
- Life Story (Jazz Hop Mix)
- 08:14
- 4,103 plays

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album review

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 easy groove, she never resorts to cheap vocal acrobatics to showcase her gifts. With nods to Roberta Flack and Chaka Khan and stylistic similarities to Lauryn Hill, Stone sings of the possibilities of love and life's challenges with "Life Story" and the beautiful standout single "No More Rain." When Stone reaches for a funkier, dirtier groove, the result is riveting. "Love Junkie" and "Man Loves His Money" are as sexy as any Prince song, with interesting guitar solos and funky basslines. And even when she's calling out dishonest lovers everywhere on "Bone 2 Pic" and "Just a Pimp," she makes it sound like the offenders should be ashamed for dissing such a sexy woman. Stone's sensual soul is a refreshing and much-needed alternative to silicone-coated R&B and cartoonish rap, and should satisfy fans of soul, R&B, rap, rock, and any other genre. ~ Theresa E. LaVeck, All Music Guide