What keeps Diamond Platnumz from releasing albums

Dar es Salaam. Tanzanian artiste Diamond Platnumz has finally opened up about the reason why he takes his time releasing full albums, and it has everything to do with fear of letting good music go unnoticed.

Komasava hitmaker says that despite working on high-quality songs, he often avoids releasing full albums because many tracks end up being overshadowed by lead singles.

“Sometimes I feel like I hate dropping an album,” Diamond told Penske Media Corporation (PMC) during a June 19 interview.

“The moment I drop the album it kills a lot of songs. People just focus on one song, then the rest get treated like they’re just there ‘by the way’,”

PMC is a major entertainment media house behind industry giants like Billboard, Rolling Stone, Variety, and Vibe, signalling that Diamond’s ongoing global presence might soon land him a cover feature in one of the world’s top entertainment publications.

The interview comes as Diamond gears up for his first-ever performance at the Hot 97 Summer Jam festival in the United States, scheduled for June 20.

In a separate interview with FOX Television, the Tanzanian artistse expressed excitement and determination to make a lasting impression at the iconic event.

“It’s my first time performing at Summer Jam and I want to leave a message as well,” he said.

The festival, hosted by the legendary New York-based radio station Hot 97, will also feature Nigerian stars like Asake and Ayra Starr, along with American artistes including Gunna, Ja Rule, and several others.

Diamond Platnumz continues to solidify his place as one of Africa’s most influential musical exports, boasting massive streaming numbers, high-profile international collaborations, and an unmatched social media presence.

His growing media visibility in the U.S. suggests that even bigger moves are on the horizon for the Tanzanian powerhouse.