The Inspiration...

 

Fresh out of college and with 2 degrees, I was pretty much burnt out. Becoming a business process analyst would make for a very promising career, but I sat back and asked myself if I could truly see myself sitting behind a desk until I gained enough clout and experience to advance in select corporate circles. Wasn't really my forte. 3 months after graduation, while handing a bag to a customer at work, I heard, then felt my right arm break. My life went into overdrive immediately following, with the diagnosis of cancer, chemotherapy, and the talk of amputation. Right after I finished all this choolling preparing myself for a prosperous career. All I continued to ask myself was, "Will I make it?"

 

Enemies disguised as friends, sections of society, and even some of my doctors counted my out. A tornado of negativity was in my face (mounting regrets about my decision making, fear of failure, disgust at fairweather friends and their betrayal, etc....). To maintain my cool, I spent my isolated time meditating and listening to music. More than ever before, I connected with the pain and depth in the songs that bumped through my headphones and speakers. I continued to peel back the layers and in March of 2014, decided that this was meant to be. Music has consumed me since my youth. From CDs I'd borrow from my Momma and performing at Carnegie Hall, to being a proud Marching Panther and drowning myself in monthly editions of the XXL and The Source, I embody music. This ignited a stronger fire in me and thus birthed the idea of Red Diamonds. I'm here for a purpose bigger than myself, and a large part of that is the initiative of getting this project to the public.  

 

Thanks to the miraculous work of my medical team, prayers and support from an international support system, and the blessings of The Lord, I made it through the struggle and was able to keep my right arm. That brough about the realization that my family, my team, and my support system was and is strong enough to overcome any obstacle that presents itself. For the past 7 months I have dedicated myself to bettering self and building from the inside out. This included reorganizing my team, crafting a business plan, and observing the landscape of the market. Preparing for the takeover.

 

The red in the name stands for rededication. Whatever you feel as though you are rededicated to. Be it your family, to music, to your personal definition of success. My rededication is to life in general and bettering those around me. The diamonds portion represents the fact that diamonds are the hardest natural material on Earth. You cannot break them. Unconquerable. That represents my spirit, and the spirit of my team. We will be successful; it was never an option, but a choice. With that, I would like to challenge everyone of you to step outside of yourselves every now and then. Check yourself to see that you are truly dedicated to a cause greater than self. Maintain your integrity and do not be afraid to shine. With love and respect.

 

 

- Darius "DJ" Jackson