He has already released three albums and one EP. His two first albums are very different but are rated high in reviews. The first was made during the last bit of the French House craze led by Daft Punk, and is very electronic, partly under pressure of his record company at the time. The last one is more band-like, and could be described as friendly pop/rock, somewhat similar in sound to Phoenix, also from France.
Discography (may be out of date)
September 2008 : Baby's on Fire – maxi - remixes by RAFALE, D.I.M.
October, the 20th, 2008 : 3d album Cruise Control – french release + shows.
November 2008 : Don't Stop – maxi -remixes by DatA and guests.
January 2009 : European album release and European tour.
September 2008 : Vocals on two tracks on the DatA's first album (Naïve/Ekler'O Shock) : Skywritter and So much in Love.
2006/2007 : World tour, maxi Out of Myself, collaborations, remixes.
2005 : Tell me EP - Fantastic Plastic Machine – featuring Benjamin Diamond (Avex).
2005 : Album Out of Myself (Diamondtraxx/ !K7) – may 2006 – released in 25 territories.
3 maxi single Let's get high (remixes by Alan Braxe, The Modernist), There is a girl (video directed by Nicolas Hidiroglou), Out of myself (remixes by Ark and Pilooski) 50 gigs accross Europe and Japan.
* 2002/2003/2004 Featurings :
- Octet : Sneakers and thongs (feat. Suzanne Thoma) – taken from the album Cash and Carry Songs (diamondtraxx/discograph)
- Cosmo Vitelli feat. Benjamin Diamond : Icons (Cosmo Vitelli's album Clean Solid/Labels)
- The Eternals feat. Benjamin Diamond Strange World (The Eternals -album Astropioneers – Diamondtraxx/Labels-EMI)
- Curtis featuring Benjamin Diamond Zero gravity
* 2001
- Benjamin Diamond Fit Your Heart 3d single taken from Strange Attitude album (DT/Epic)
- Benjamin Diamond Solitaire Dior's Homme défilé - jannuary. 2001 (Diamondtraxx)
- Benjamin Diamond Little Scare Diamond Traxx/Epic /2dsingle
* 2000 :
Benjamin Diamond In Your Arms Diamond Traxx/Epic – 1st single
Benjamin Diamond Strange Attitude Diamond Traxx/Epic /Album – released in 25 countries
* 1999 : Benjamin Diamond " Joyride " Diamondtraxx
* 1998 : Stardust Music sounds better with you (with Thomas Bangalter/Alan Braxe) Roulé/Virgin
Remixes
- 2008 - DatA Rapture – vocals by Grainger
- 2005 - Oxtongue EP (Kompakt)
- 1998 - Björk Alarm Call, French Dub Remix by Benjamin Diamond and Alan Braxe ; Björk Overseas Ltd / One Little Indian Records / Mother Record/Universal.
18 and Over
Benjamin Diamond Lyrics
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Especially in the way you dress, I want to see everything when you go out ...
If you wanna have fun, darling you made a good choice
But first, there's something you must know, we gonna do dirty things, I'm a bad man ...
If you wanna be my lover, you got to be 18 & over ...
I love the way you move your ass, you put me under control,
You're hot and you know it, let's get a little farther
But now, there's something you must know
I'm gonna take you right through the other way,
If you wanna be my lover, you got to be 18 & over ...
The lyrics of Benjamin Diamond's song "18 and Over" suggest that the subject matter of the song is about an older man engaging in a physical relationship with a younger woman. The opening lines reveal that the man has certain expectations of the woman he is pursuing, with an emphasis on her clothing and appearance. He wants to see everything when she goes out, implying that she must dress in a provocative way to please him. The lyrics suggest that the man has a dominant personality, wanting to be in control of the situation and the woman's actions.
The song's chorus states that the woman must be 18 and over to be the man's lover, revealing that there is a significant age difference between the two characters. In the verses, the man expresses his desires in a sexually explicit manner, using language that is borderline aggressive. He wants the woman to bite him like a fury, and expresses his love for the way she moves her ass. The lyrics are confrontational and seem to be based on a one-sided desire for physical intimacy.
Overall, the lyrics of "18 and Over" suggest that the song is about a man who is seeking a younger woman for purely physical reasons. The language is graphic, and the power dynamic between the two characters is heavily tilted in favor of the man.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl if you want me, you got to learn a few things
If you want a chance with me, you need to improve your skills, especially in dressing up for going out.
Especially in the way you dress, I want to see everything when you go out ...
I'm particularly interested in how you dress because I want you to dress revealingly when going out with me.
If you wanna have fun, darling you made a good choice
If you're looking to have a good time, choosing me is a wise decision.
But first, there's something you must know, we gonna do dirty things, I'm a bad man ...
However, before we proceed, you should know that we're going to engage in sexual activities and I have a reputation for being an immoral person.
If you wanna be my lover, you got to be 18 & over ...
I only date adults who are 18 years and older.
I want hear you coming, I want you to bit me like a fury
I like the sound of sex and I want you to be passionate and aggressive.
I love the way you move your ass, you put me under control,
I enjoy how you move your body, it's intoxicating and you have a certain power over me.
You're hot and you know it, let's get a little farther
You're attractive and you're well aware of it, so why not take things to the next level.
But now, there's something you must know, I'm gonna take you right through the other way,
However, before we proceed, you should know that I'm going to take you down a path you may not have experienced before.
If you wanna be my lover, you got to be 18 & over ...
Once again, I only date adults who are 18 years or older.
Contributed by Samuel P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.