| Diamond Kuts | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Tina Dunham |
| Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop, R&B, Crunk |
| Occupations | DJ, producer, television personality |
| Instruments | Turntable, Sampler |
| Website | www.diamondkutsonline.com |
Diamond Kuts is a DJ, producer and television personality. The Philadelphia native not only has her own radio show in the #8 national radio market in the country but she is also one of the fresh faces of BET's national syndicated show, The Deal.
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DJ Diamond Kuts born Tina Dunham, a Philadelphia native, has always had an affinity for music. It wasn’t until her father The late Great MC (Grand Tone) gave her a DJ starter kit for Christmas, though, that she knew just how she was going to leave her mark on the entertainment industry. With influences like Cosmic Kev, Cocoa Chanelle, Jazzy Joyce and Beverly Bond, DJ Diamond Kuts decided to perfect her craft and make it her life’s work. Before her radio career took off, she put out a series of mix tapes that caused the streets of Philadelphia to take notice. “I started to get my buzz by dropping mix tapes when I was in school. I felt that the only way to keep my name out there was to drop a new one every month.” People would line up to get one of her mix tapes and she turned that hustle into a career. After practicing in her basement and hanging out at Armand's Records with DJ Fat Cat, Diamond Kuts started DJing at a local sneaker store in Philadelphia, Sneaker Villa, and spinning in 21 and over clubs at the age of 18.
Many say DJ Diamond Kuts’ love for DJing is equal to her father’s love for Hip Hop. Her father, legendary Philly MC and hip-hop pioneer, Grand Tone, was a member of the Grand Masters of Funk Which included Cosmic Kev, Parry P and Gary O. When asked about her career as a female DJ, she simply replies, "I want to be respected as a good DJ, period. A lot of female DJs are satisfied with just being called a female DJ, but I’m doing the same things that the guys are.” DJ Diamond Kuts has conquered the Philadelphia music scene, is taking on national stage, and next the world … one mix at a time.
Dunham produced Nicki Minaj's second promotional single of her album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, titled "Stupid Hoe". She was credited as T. Dunham instead of Diamond Kuts.
In July 2005, DJ Diamond Kuts got her big radio break spinning on Power 99 FM’s Mix Master Weekend. Her Saturday night show on Power 99 FM (WUSL) from 9 PM to 2 AM caters specifically to the crowd headed to the clubs. She also gets the people of Philly moving in the mornings on the #1 morning show, and can be heard on Friday nights.
DJ Diamond Kuts is currently in her second season as co-host and resident DJ of BET’s ‘The Deal’, where she co-hosts alongside MemphHitz, a new show featuring the hottest artists, videos and styles in hip hop. She has appeared on BET’s Rap City, 106 & Park, and MTV’s Total Request Live.