Diamond D “Life Is What You Make It” (Produced by Diamond D)
You could’ve closed your eyes and pointed to almost any track on Diamond D’s latest The Rear View, and come away with a contender for the year’s best production. D quietly stands as one of the most prolific, influential producers of all time, and with tracks like “Life Is What You Make It,” a mid-tempo banger that helps set the laidback, cinematic tone that runs through the entire project — it’s clear his skill level rivals the best to ever do it. —Jacinta Howard