Diego Ca$h, a 25-year-old artist [signed to Carmelo Anthony’s new label Krossover Ent.] and I sat in the corner of a cozy New York City location and discussed life, growing up and his transition into becoming a rapper. Upon arrival, I was expecting the average cocky and stuck-up rapper, but instead was greeted by a very laid back and humble Diego Ca$h. He casually sported jeans and a pair of Michael Jordans, and through his adorable hazel green colored eyes he was ready to let the world know his story.

Ca$h grew up with NBA star Carmelo Anthony and explained the joys of working with him, “it’s great, we been doing it together for a while now and we’ve grown together, I know genuinely it’s not just a check for him, he genuinely wants to help me out and see me succeed.” I couldn’t agree more with the word genuine, it’s rare in this industry that you will find someone that is behind you sincerely.

Ca$h has been rapping for 8-9 years now and it wasn’t an easy journey. He revealed the trails and tribulations that helped his stardom, “I was in school, I didn’t have direction, then in 2003, I got shot and was laid up for three months, it was then I realized I wanted to pursue my dreams and enjoy life.”  Ca$h, who is Puerto-Rican, was born in Brooklyn, moved to New Jersey for a little while, then spent most of his time in Atlanta. I couldn’t help but notice the light down south accent in his voice. “It’s crazy cause when I go down there, they say I sound like I’m from New York but when I’m up here they say I sound like I’m from Atlanta,” he said smiling.

Ca$h loves rapping, but the one thing he loves the most about it, is, “the vibe and the feeling, ain’t nothing like that feeling when you in the studio, and you hear that beat and everything is just coming together.” The stage is another aspect that Ca$h enjoys, “Oh it’s great, I feel a rush, awe I love it, and it’s nothing like when it’s packed and they really rocking with you.”

Although he is a Nas fan, growing up Ca$h told me his inspirations didn’t only come from celebrities but more so from the people around him, his close friends and family, especially his 2-year-old son.

Ca$h has worked with artists like Gorilla Zoe and Cassidy but one of his favorites to work with was a producer named Soundz whose done songs for singers like Brandy and Usher. “That’s my man, me and him play the same role in each other’s lives. We started together, it’s amazing to see how far we come.”

Ca$h told me that his new mixtape drops Valentine’s day weekend called C.O.D Cash on Delivery, while the single he has out now is titled “Nuvo (what it is).” Ca$h also participates in a group called The Block Boys which features Gorilla Zoe, Supplya, Kollosus and himself.

“I have a CD for you,” he said to me. The CD turned out to be his new single “Nuvo (what it is)”. On my way home, I had the CD on repeat and I must say Diego Ca$h is certified an artist to watch, with extreme talent and a bright future.

Follow Diego Ca$h on Twitter.com @Diegocash and don’t forget to visit his website. www.thisisdiegocash.com

Follow me on Twitter.com as well @Lathleen 

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