"This Microphone" is the lead single from the upcoming project "DIAMOND SESSIONS" , produced by West Coast powerhouse Shannon Lacy. Her production work on "This Microphone"  plays host to  a uniquely hot collaboration between the legendary KOKANE aka Jerry B. Long, the "devistating mouth piece" of TURF TALK and rising icon JAX The Uncrowned Ruler.   Lacy's upbeat and hypnotic groove is laced  with captivating transitions and rich soulfulness.  Her funky musical performance has WEST COAST FUNK all in her  joints, dipped in a bit of Jazzy-Southern yet Philly/NYC/DC grit. It's obvious this girl is multi talented. Her ingenious production qualities let's you know she listen's to a lot of genres and grew up with music in her blood! Ms. LACY's production on "DIAMOND SESSIONS" could very well earn this project and the featuring artist some major awards. Shannon's artistry further distingushes itself  via her ability to perform live as a percussionist. So this isn't a comp or mix-tape, its a full album written and produced by an amazing percussionist and rapper.  Shannon Lacy is a TYCOON percussionist, and is the endorser of the "PEARL SIGNATURE" series congas by the drum maker TYCOON.  Performing, studying and creating music is a true joy for producer, writer, musician Ms. LACY.  Shannon Lacy states that "it is an honor and a pleasure to work with the iconic legends i grew up listenning to. I think what makes it even doper is that i'm in a position to be a bridge between genres and generations. The brotha's and sistah's really put on for me, which is special and encouraging."