DiJuan

"Resetting the Standard"
Black Ball Records Presents:
DieHard
Comprised of four young men with a passion for music, the members of Diehard possess vocal skills with the power to ignite the soul. Flip, Dijuan, Kartier and Dép (pronounced deep) are all driven by a strong desire to take R & B back to its roots while infusing it with other various elements, combining a sinfully soulful quality with a street edge. Each member has both a unique personality and voice, which brings an eclectic and harmonious feel to their work, and provides a rich emotional sound. Diehard..s sole purpose is to maintain the integrity of R & B and stay true to the notion of pure, raw talent as well as adding their own unique texture to ..re-set the standard.. of music. ..We want to leave an imprint on music, something our kids can take pride in..
Both Dijuan and Flip have a rich musical background and history which has provided them with a solid foundation for their endeavors. As a child, Dijuan was entered into countless talent competitions and pushed to sing at a very young age. Flip, on the other hand, had been inadvertently influenced by his grandmother, ..she would leave old R &B tapes lying around, and once I began listening, I was hooked.. he claims. The two were first brought together on the streets of Harlem in 1999 by a mutual friend and although each one..s reputation had preceded him, there was no question that they both had immense talent. Shortly after they began singing together, Flip introduced Dijuan to a fellow classmate and friend, Kartier.
As the son of a local church Bishop, Kartier had been thrust into the musical spotlight at the tender age of four, when he began singing. Heavily influenced by Gospel and various other forms of music, the church nurtured his skills as a vocalist and a drummer. Once Kartier, Dijuan and Flip began to work together, their bond and vocal ability reached new heights and eventually, Flip..s suggestion to form a group became a shared vision. Diehard was born.
To make ends meet, they would ride the New York City subway during rush hour singing acappella versions of both classic and original songs while continuing to chase their dream. Diehard was determined that nothing was going to stop them, and continued to polish their sound and look for any opportunity to progress in music. They continued to develop their skills as vocalists, writers, and producers. Using any and all resources put before them, they ..hit the streets.. in order to produce and obtain new music, squeeze in studio time, and find opportunities to perform. Music had become their life, ..You can..t just love it, you gotta live it...
Over the next several years, Diehard had many ups and downs, introducing various new members on occasion, who never seemed to quite fit. Dijuan, Flip and Kartier had a strong desire to add a fourth member. In 2006, they began an exhaustive search for a strong vocalist. While many talented people auditioned, there was one who stood out above the rest and caught the attention of both Diehard and their manager. His name was Dép.
As a legend, well known vocalist and pianist from Houston, Dép had been immersed in the music scene since childhood, his experience and talent became an asset to Diehard. Having worked with numerous R & B legends in the industry, as well as building a strong solo career for himself, Dép..s unique sultry flavor was just the ingredient needed to make Diehard whole. His powerful vocals and knowledge of music instantly gained him favor with the other three members of Diehard. It was as though Dép had always been there and as a welcome addition, solidified a four part harmony.
Since that time, Diehard has been working diligently to produce the sound that will re-define R & B. Their influences can be heard laced throughout their music and combine such elements as gospel, neo-soul, R & B, jazz, and hip-hop. When asked about the future, they simply say....the sky is mandatory, it..s not the limit...