THE NEIGHBORHOOD DIAMOND

 

I’m Bryce Savoy, a rapper, entrepreneur, storyteller, and Neighborhood Diamond from East Oakland, California.

My creative pursuits include music, film, and community-building initiatives, all rooted in my mission to inspire and empower independent Black artists around the world to embrace their creative independence, take control of their own narratives, and cultivate a sustainable and authentic path in the music industry.

My ultimate vision is that people rise above their circumstances and shine like the diamonds, the Neighborhood Diamonds, they were made to be.

This vision led me to become one of the founders of The Black Neighborhood, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 2016. Our mission is to cultivate safe spaces for Black communities where growth, connection, and wellness thrive. At The Black Neighborhood, we utilize our passion to create and facilitate transformative programs, initiatives, and community events. 

Though I am a part of a larger movement, what makes my artistic process unique is I strive to build bridges that connect art with social impact, meaning my albums do not exist as standalone bodies of work but often are a piece of larger multimedia projects. 

In these projects, I explore themes of resilience, family ties, identity, and masculinity, capturing the raw, unfiltered experiences of the community I come from. I see myself as an artist contributing to the destruction of anti-Black stereotypes. My goal is to provide a platform for diverse expressions of Black male identity within Hip Hop.

My biggest influences are multifaceted, entrepreneurship-minded artists like Nipsey Hussle, my late Uncle G-Nut, and Master P. Sonically, people would describe my style as West Coast and soulful with visceral storytelling. 

Creative control, community building, and intentionality are important components of my creative process. With over ten projects and more than 30 visuals to my name, I couldn’t have made it happen without my hometown of Oakland and my current homebase in Los Angeles. 

My work is a testament to the city that bred me, the family that led me, and the streets that fed me. It’s my turn to give back and be a part of the movement to humanize Black people worldwide.

- The Neighborhood Diamond