Biography

About

Kirk Diamond is a three-time Juno Award–winning singer, songwriter, producer, and cultural force whose music bridges reggae, Caribbean culture, and the global soundscape. Born in Jamaica and raised in Canada, Diamond has built an acclaimed career rooted in reggae while consistently pushing the genre into new spaces and audiences.

A seven-time Juno nominee, Diamond's influence extends beyond music. He is the recipient of the 2020 International Vigor Award, and in 2022, the City of Brampton named a park in his honour, making him the first reggae artist in Canada — and the only living reggae artist — to receive such a distinction.

His 2023 album DREAD earned him his third Juno Award in 2024, while its lead single "Reggae Party" also won a Juno and was named by CBC Music among the "10 Best Canadian Reggae Songs of All Time." His songwriting credits include co-writing "Mudda Dey" for soca star Patrice Roberts, while "Bring It Good" was featured in the film When Morning Comes.

Diamond has performed on some of Canada's most significant cultural stages, including the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame and Luminato, where he honoured the legacy of Quincy Jones. In 2026, he performed at the inaugural Kaya Fest Canada, representing Canada among a select group of Canadian reggae artists at the festival's historic first Canadian edition.

Currently on The Experience Tour and preparing his second full-length studio album, Kirk Diamond is entering a new chapter — building on his Canadian achievements while expanding his reach across the Caribbean, United States, Europe, and beyond.

Highlights

  • 3× JUNO Award winner, 7× JUNO nominee
  • 2020 International Vigor Award recipient
  • First reggae artist in Canada with a park named in his honour (Brampton, 2022)
  • DREAD (2023) — Juno Award-winning album; "Reggae Party" named a CBC Music Top 10 Canadian Reggae Song of All Time
  • Performed at the inaugural Kaya Fest Canada (2026)

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Press

Featured among the best Canadian reggae songs — a defining voice of the country's modern reggae wave.
CBC Music
A three-time JUNO winner whose sound bridges Jamaican roots and a global stage.
The JUNO Awards
Kirk Diamond's bright vocals bind the album together into an exciting and self-contained sonic experience.
Reggaeville