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Diamond LP
Diamond is the third studio album by American hip hop duo Constant Deviants. The album was released on November 19, 2012 by their label SIX2SIX Records. Diamond's production and mixing was entirely handled by the duo. It was supported by the single "Gangster Boogie". The standard version of the album contains fifteen tracks, with the digital version containing three hidden songs on the album.

Background and promotion
On November 18, 2012, Constant Deviants released "Gangster Boogie", the first single from their third studio album. The video was premiered by POT HOLES IN MY BLOG. Along with its release, it was revealed the album would be titled Diamond and be released on November 19, 2012. It was also reported that the album would be produced and mixed by the duo, along with being released by their own label SIX2SIX Records, like their previous releases.

The duo stated that the album explores the growth after ten years of being apart musically.

Critical reception
Upon its release, Diamond was met with generally positive reviews from music critics. PopCulturez said,

"The Brooklyn-meets-Baltimore duo always stayed something of an underground treat for hip-hop fans, never quite achieving the success that their talent deserved. Having spent around ten years apart, rapper, M.I,. and producer, DJ Cutt came back together with last year’s ‘Platinum: The Mixtape’ building a buzz once more among hip-hop aficionados. Certainly, M.I.’s baritone raps hold their own across the strong tracks, as he delivers with a direct flow that rides the beat, offering clarity to his rhymes. Clear to hear from the first listen, M.I.s word-play is crisp and concise, as he at times, recalls the rhyme patter of 50 Cent. It would, perhaps, be more fitting to say that M.I. stands on his own and brings a rawness that fans of the likes of Real Live will easily latch onto. Never getting lost in overly-complex rhyme patterns and vocabulary, the rhymes are readily understood, as M.I. makes sure his message is followed throughout."

Track listing

 * All songs were produced by Constant Deviants.

Avant Garde LP
Avant Garde is the fourth studio album by American hip hop duo Constant Deviants. The album was released on May 12, 2015 by their label SIX2SIX Records. Avant Garde's production and mixing was entirely handled by the duo. It was supported by the singles "Breathin" ,"End All Be All" and "Standards". The digital, compact disc ,and vinyl format of the album contains fifteen tracks.

Background and promotion
On March 3, 2015, Constant Deviants released "Breathin'", the first single from their fourth studio album. Along with its release, it was revealed the album would be titled Avant Garde and be released on May 12, 2015. It was also reported that the album would be produced and mixed by the duo, along with being released by their own imprint SIX2SIX Records, like their previous releases.

The duo stated that the album expanded on the concepts, samples used and attention to the sonics. On March 5, 2015, the music video was released for "Breathin'". On July 28, 2015, the album's second single "End All Be All" was premiered by EgotripLand and subsequently remixed by the Da Beatminerz. On August 21, 2015, the duo released the third single "Standards".

Critical reception
Upon its release, Avant Garde was met with generally positive reviews from music critics. Seth Pereira of Premiere Hip Hop said, "DJ Cutt’s production on the album is the very antithesis to the new pseudo genre that has been masquerading as Hip Hop. The vast soundscape that he creates really shows his expertise and that he remains true to the legends Pete Rock and DJ Premier. He takes us back to a time when diggin’ in the crates was the primary method for obtaining great samples and sounds, rather than attempting to breathe new life into tired soundpacks downloaded using Google." Ryan Proctor writing for Wordplay Magazine stated, "Drawing on life experiences as well as his passion for Hip-Hop, M.I.’s meticulously well-structured verses contain both world-weary lessons and gems of optimism, walking a captivating line between street reportage and gritty philosophy." Taytula Burke of SampleFace UK said, "This is definitely one for fans of well-constructed rhymes and beats you can get lost in. While staying true to their Golden Era roots, Constant Deviants have managed to deliver an album that is still accessible to those just beginning their exploration of hip hop."

Midwest Melly of GTPS said, "They are dedicated to the essence of golden era, preserving the art of hip hop while remaining fearless competitors immune to superficial trends. Listen to a Constant Deviants album and you will be reminded why the combination of smooth turntablism and strong wordplay is the ultimate classic recipe." Lafayette Hicks The Hip Hop Foundation stated, "M.I. is a talented lyricist that walks the thin line perfectly between being thought-provoking and not being overly complicated. He has a distinct elderly-statesman like voice that commands respect but still blends nicely with the production. The subject matter is versatile as he touches on the street life in one breath then comes right back with a more philosophical approach. It’s basically the duality of man that isn’t all good or all bad. One thing that really stuck out to me is M.I.’s hooks. They’re catchy and melodic, tying together his verses nicely and displaying his ability as a great songwriter as opposed to just a 16 bars rapper."

Track listing

 * All songs were produced by Constant Deviants.

History
SIX2SIX Records was founded in 2009 by rap duo Constant Deviants as a means of releasing their previously unreleased music. Since then, SIX2SIX has grown into a multi-cultural, internationally recognized label in the underground music scene.

The label has released numerous hip-hop records, including Constant Deviants first four studio albums Concrete Utopia, Amongst Friends, Diamond, and Avant Garde.

In 2014, the label was mentioned in The Ultimate Hip Hop Record Directory as one of the "80 Hip Hop Labels Every Artist Should Follow On Twitter".

Artists
• Global Platoon

• Constant Deviants

• Rome

• DJ Cutt (Incredible Cutts)

• One Speaker Supreme

• M.I. (Mr.Impossible)

Albums

 * 2010
 * Constant Deviants - Concrete Utopia
 * 2011
 * Constant Deviants - Amongst Friends
 * 2012
 * Constant Deviants - Diamond
 * Wolfe D.O.M - Nation - Wolfe D.O.M-Nation
 * 2013
 * Sparrow The Movement - Physics
 * Various Artists - Sour Stacks & Hustling Jacks The Green LP
 * The Annexx Click - The Blue Tape LP
 * 2014
 * Global Platoon - TOLIVEANDNEVERSAYDIE
 * 2015
 * Constant Deviants - Avant Garde
 * M.I. - Swiss Banks Original Soundtrack
 * Incredible Cutts - Groceries

Extended Plays

 * 2011
 * Constant Deviants - 1995 Demo
 * 2012
 * M.I. - Allnighter
 * Global Platoon - G8 Summit
 * Amp Boogie - Bluntly Speaking
 * Sparrow The Movement - Physics : Redux
 * New Testament - The Day After
 * Self Contained Unit - Harm City
 * 2013
 * Fla Fla - Timeless
 * Constant Deviants - It's Ok!
 * Various - Sour Stacks & Hustling Jacks The Green EP
 * 2014
 * SW6 - Alpine Metropolis
 * 2016
 * The Annexx Click - DJ Concrete Presents - The Annexx Click

Singles

 * 2011
 * DNA - Paperchase
 * Steve Colossal - The City That Bleeds
 * 2012
 * Constant Deviants - Fulton Street