Tristan Thompson (born May 22, 1998), known as Diamond Cafe,[1] is a recording artist from Victoria, British Columbia. While critics cite his style as a "blend of synth-pop and R&B", Thompson describes his music as "bathing in a cloud of honey on a very foggy night".[2] He has released two mid-length EPs, and one full-length album.

Diamond Cafe
Birth nameTristan Thompson
Born (1998-05-22) 22 May 1998 (age 26)
OriginVictoria, British Columbia, Canada
GenresSoul, Synth-Pop, R&B
Years active2017–present
LabelsIndependent
Websitediamondcafe.com

History

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Early life

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Tristan Thompson was born in Victoria, British Columbia on May 22, 1998. Thompson's first musical venture was as a Michael Jackson impersonator at age 12, busking locally on Government St. in Victoria, BC.[3]


Career

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As the current Diamond Cafe, Thompson released his first EP, Breathe, in September 2017 to favorable reviews. Diamond Cafe has since released an additional self-titled EP, as well as a considerable library of singles. In 2023 he released Diamond Cuts, an album of re-mastered singles. He signed to Warner Music Canada in 2023. (https://ca.billboard.com/music/pop/victoria-funk-artist-diamond-cafe-signs-to-warner-music-canada)

Discography

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Extended plays

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List of extended plays, with year released
Title Album details
Breathe
  • Released: September 11, 2017
  • Label: Self Released
  • Formats: digital download, streaming, Cassette
Diamond Cafe (EP)
  • Released: June 14, 2019
  • Label: Self Released
  • Formats: digital download, streaming
Say You Will
  • Released: September 26, 2021
  • Label: Self Released
  • Formats: digital download, streaming
Diamond Cuts
  • Released: August 31, 2023
  • Label: Self Released
  • Formats: digital download, streaming

Singles

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  • "Nothing Looks The Same In The Light" (18 June 2018)
  • "The Way You Used To Love Me" (24 November 2018)
  • "Look Up 2 Love" (6 September 2019)
  • "On N On" (13 November 2019)
  • "What I Want The Most" (19 March 2020)
  • "Good Enough" (1 April 2020)
  • "Not Sorry" (18 November 2020)
  • "Whatever It May Be" (25 May 2021)
  • "Don't Regret (feat. Chuck Inglish)" (27 August 2021)
  • "Only Us" (29 November 2021)
  • "When You Can't Resist" (January 29, 2024)
  • "Slowly Fading" (April 05, 2024)

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