1. The by far most popular group called The Diplomats (also known as Dipset) are a Harlem, New York-based group who previously signed to Roc-A-Fella Records, but now are signed to own label Diplomats Record. Founded by rappers Cam'ron and Jim Jones, the group released their debut album Diplomatic Immunity under their imprint Diplomat Records.
Diplomat Records also distribute artist Cam'ron through Asylum Records. Under Koch Entertainment, Jim Jones, Juelz Santana, 40 Cal., Freekey Zekey, J.R. Writer, Hell Rell, Un Kasa and Jha Jha are also signed on as members of The Diplomats record label. London-based duo, S.A.S, are also part of The Diplomats. Another member, Jay Bezel, is signed to Sure Shot Records. The group's sophomore album Diplomatic Immunity 2 was released under Koch Entertainment. Juelz Santana currently is the only member still signed to Diplomat Records and Def Jam Records.
One of the defining elements of the Diplomats' music is the innovative slang they have incorporated into their lyrics. The broader hip-hop community has accepted and utilized many of their terms, including "doggie,", "no homo", "piff," "huff," "u mad?", "move the movement", "off' wit' Ya' Kufi Smacker", "goonies goo goo,", "duck tales", "family matters", and "coochie rap". They also coined the greeting, "What's Really Good?". Many of the rappers were signed, and were premiered in mixtapes, but the Diplomats did not become exclusive until 2003 with their cd Diplomatic Immunity. In previous music videos when Cam'ron was starting his career you could see fellow diplomats like Jim Jones or Freeky Zeeky. The Diplomats have also gained notable street credability through their mixtapes, especially in New York, and have made a small fortune through mixtape sales. They also have their own brand of Liquor, Sizzurp.
2. The Diplomats were a mid-90's pop band from Roanoke, Virginia Heavily influenced by Big Star.
3. The Diplomats is also an avant jazz project consisting of Rob Brown (as), Steve Swell (tb) and Harris Eisenstadt (d).
4. The Diplomats were a soul group of the 1960s from Washington DC, United States, very popular in the United Kingdom during the Northern Soul boom of the 1970s. They would later become the New York-based Skull Snaps.
5. The Diplomats were a short-lived British rock band from Yorkshire, who released a self-funded single during the Mod revival of the early 1980s: 'Memories Of You' b/w 'I'll Keep On Holding On' (the latter being a cover version of the Marvelettes' original. The Diplomats were fronted by Andy Welsh, who later joined The Scene.
40th Boys
The Diplomats Lyrics
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Yea, a-mafia nigga
40th boys
Its dipset
Purple city, duke the god
Ayo yall know how the fuck we do this shit
(chorus x2)
Now all my real niggas pop it off
Shoot em until his top come off
I'm gettin money so, i gotta floss
Cause im the boss
When i come out, the thugs come out
Stomp him out, till the blood come out
He frontin, let a slug come out
I'll show you what a thug about
(a-mafia)
Yo
I see his face tightnin
But i aint with the face fightin
Try to imitate tyson
He gonna taste lightin(that fire nigga)
I see some gangstas on my right and the left of me
Keep the tech on me
Black gloves and a vest on me
Our jesus resurected
Tv's in the lexus
Breezy's wanna sex us
Freezy on the necklace
Its mafia (where)
A-mafia here
Throw your hands in the air for a-mafia yea
I start rumbles when i come through
Go bundle for bundle(pack for pack nigga)
I got some killas that'll come through and slump you
I hear them mumble, about the coke they got
Till them niggas ran in they spots,and broke they lock
These clown niggas wanna smoke a-maf
Now leave em on the floor
Catch him slippin while he in front of the corner store
But i aint goin out,(nope)homie im squeezin at you first,let off shots and leave you in a hurse
(chorus)
Now all my real niggas pop it off
Shoot em until his top come off
I'm gettin money so, i gotta floss
Cause im the boss
When i come out, the thugs come out
Stomp him out, till the blood come out
He frontin, let a slug come out
I'll show you what a thug about
(40 cal.)
Yea
All my real niggas pop at ya
40 and a-mafia
We gettin money ho, we popular
It get impossible to body ya
Photographers is watchin ya
My whole block hotter then somalia
40 shoot the hollow points
Hope your vest titanium
They dont want you in new york
Like the west side stadium
Schemin on your money, like a bedstuy
Atm
You beefin at 7, you dead by 8 p.m.
Internet chatroom thug
Niggas thinkin they wolves
But your heart pumpin racoon blood
But im rollin with them baboons cuz
Where we call it brain wash
Shoot your brains in the bathroom tub
I'll bring them crumb snatchers out
For a lump cash amount
We ride up cornerstore, got a dutchmaster drought
I'll make funkmaster shout
Its gonna be problems
Call me game, you'll be my new son up in harlem
Where we hustle fam, more bags than a luggage man,
Like box braids, keep my knots up in rubberbands
My wrist spring bling, my chain summer jam
You should see the hummer fam
The rims do the runnin man (damn)
(40 cal)
All my real niggas pop at ya
40 and a-mafia
We gettin money ho, we popular
It get impossible to body ya
Photographers is watchin ya
My whole block hotter then somalia
(a-mafia)
Now all my real niggas pop it off
Shoot em until his top come off
I'm gettin money so, i gotta floss
Cause im the boss
When i come out, the thugs come out
Stomp him out, till the blood come out
He frontin, let a slug come out
I'll show you what a thug about
The Diplomats’ song “40th Boys” is a rap song that revolves around braggadocio and the rough life that comes with the street life. The title “40th Boys” refers to the street gang which the rappers are associated with. The song is filled with violent lyrics and profanity, with each of the three rappers boasting about their ability to shoot their enemies. The chorus sings “all my real niggas pop it off” which indicates their willingness to shoot someone who thwarts their path to success. They make it clear that they are only living their life without fear because they have the strength and power to take down anyone who comes in their way.
A-Mafia's verse talks about his street life and how he is always ready to fight off attackers. He talks about how he always carries a weapon for protection and how he is always ready to shoot first. The chorus that follows his verse reiterates the fact that A-Mafia is a thug and that he will not hesitate to shoot anyone who gets in his way. Furthermore, A-Mafia brags about his wealth and how he attracts women to him with his wealth. He talks about how he doesn’t follow anyone's rules, and how he only follows his own set of rules.
40 Cal’s verse is about his own street life experience. He boasts about his wealth and popularity, the fact that he is famous, and how he attracts attention wherever he goes. 40 Cal brags about his ability to shoot straight, and he does not hesitate to remind his enemies that he is a deadly weapon. In addition, he talks about his willingness to fight for his money and survive in New York City’s rough neighbourhoods.
Line by Line Meaning
Its scram jones nigga
Scram Jones is the producer of the song
Yea, a-mafia nigga
A-Mafia is a member of The Diplomats and is featured on this track
40th boys
The Diplomats and their crew refer to themselves as the 40th Boys
Its dipset
The Diplomats are also known as Dipset
Purple city, duke the god
Purple City is a group associated with The Diplomats and Duke Da God is a producer associated with the group
Ayo yall know how the fuck we do this shit
The Diplomats are confident and assertive in their style and know how they do things
Ayo
An exclamation used to get someone's attention or start a conversation
Now all my real niggas pop it off
The Diplomats are calling on their associates to start trouble or instigate conflict
Shoot em until his top come off
They are urging their associates to use lethal force when engaging in conflict
I'm gettin money so, i gotta floss
The Diplomats flaunt their wealth and success
Cause im the boss
The Diplomats see themselves as leaders or in charge
When i come out, the thugs come out
The Diplomats attract a certain type of person or crowd when they are present
Stomp him out, till the blood come out
They are advocating violence when engaging in conflict
He frontin, let a slug come out
If someone is acting tough or disrespectful, they are willing to use lethal force
I'll show you what a thug about
The Diplomats are demonstrating their toughness or gangster mentality
Yo
Another exclamation used to get someone's attention or start a conversation
I see his face tightnin
A-Mafia notices someone becoming anxious or nervous
But i aint with the face fightin
A-Mafia is not interested in physical altercations
Try to imitate tyson
Referencing the boxer Mike Tyson, who was known for his powerful punches
He gonna taste lightin(that fire nigga)
If someone tries to fight A-Mafia, they will feel the physical pain of his punches
I see some gangstas on my right and the left of me
A-Mafia is surrounded by intimidating or violent individuals
Keep the tech on me
He is carrying a firearm for protection
Black gloves and a vest on me
A-Mafia is dressed to hide his identity and protect himself in case of a shootout
Our jesus resurected
A-Mafia feels like he has been given a second chance at life
Tv's in the lexus
He has a luxury car with a television in it
Breezy's wanna sex us
Women are attracted to A-Mafia and his associates
Freezy on the necklace
A-Mafia is wearing a necklace with diamonds on it
Its mafia (where)
A-Mafia is announcing himself and his affiliation with the Mafia
Throw your hands in the air for a-mafia yea
A-Mafia is calling on his fans to show support for him
I start rumbles when i come through
A-Mafia causes trouble or conflict wherever he goes
Go bundle for bundle(pack for pack nigga)
A-Mafia is involved in drug trafficking
I got some killas that'll come through and slump you
A-Mafia has hired hitmen who will kill someone if necessary
I hear them mumble, about the coke they got
A-Mafia is aware that other drug dealers are talking about their inventory
Till them niggas ran in they spots,and broke they lock
Other drug dealers have been robbed or raided by the police
These clown niggas wanna smoke a-maf
Some individuals are looking to start a conflict with A-Mafia
Now leave em on the floor
If someone tries to fight A-Mafia, they will be knocked out or killed
Catch him slippin while he in front of the corner store
A-Mafia is looking for an opportunity to attack someone
But i aint goin out,(nope)homie im squeezin at you first,let off shots and leave you in a hurse
A-Mafia is willing to use lethal force in self-defense or to protect his reputation
Yea
An exclamation used to agree or show enthusiasm
All my real niggas pop at ya
The Diplomats and their associates will start trouble or fight anyone who disrespects them
We gettin money ho, we popular
The Diplomats have money and are well-known or respected in their community
It get impossible to body ya
It is difficult or impossible to harm The Diplomats or their associates
Photographers is watchin ya
The Diplomats and their associates are being observed or monitored by others
My whole block hotter then somalia
Their neighborhood or community is dangerous and violent
40 shoot the hollow points
Another member of The Diplomats, 40 Caliber, uses bullets that expand and cause more harm when fired
Hope your vest titanium
Even if someone is wearing a bulletproof vest, 40 Caliber hopes that his bullets will be strong enough to penetrate it
They dont want you in new york
Some individuals are not welcome in New York or may be in danger there
Like the west side stadium
Referencing the former stadium of the New York Giants, which was demolished
Schemin on your money, like a bedstuy
People are plotting to steal or rob money from others in Brooklyn's Bed-Stuy neighborhood
Atm
An abbreviation for automated teller machine, which is used to withdraw money
You beefin at 7, you dead by 8 p.m.
If someone starts an argument with The Diplomats or their associates, they could end up dead within an hour
Internet chatroom thug
Someone who talks tough online but is not actually violent in person
Niggas thinkin they wolves
Some individuals believe they are tough or dangerous like a wolf
But your heart pumpin racoon blood
Despite their tough talk, these individuals are actually scared or weak
But im rollin with them baboons cuz
The Diplomats are associated with violent or dangerous individuals
Where we call it brain wash
Their lifestyle or way of thinking has been programmed or indoctrinated into them
Shoot your brains in the bathroom tub
The Diplomats are willing to use deadly force when engaging in conflict
I'll bring them crumb snatchers out
40 Caliber will bring out his associates who are hungry for money or success
For a lump cash amount
They will undertake risky or dangerous tasks for a lot of money
We ride up cornerstore, got a dutchmaster drought
The Diplomats are involved in selling or smoking marijuana
I'll make funkmaster shout
Funkmaster Flex is a well-known DJ, and 40 Caliber is saying that his music will make him famous
Its gonna be problems
There will be conflict or trouble if someone disrespects The Diplomats or their associates
Call me game, you'll be my new son up in harlem
40 Caliber is suggesting that he is a father figure or role model to other young men in Harlem
Where we hustle fam, more bags than a luggage man,
Their neighborhood is full of people trying to make money, and The Diplomats are successful at it
Like box braids, keep my knots up in rubberbands
40 Caliber is referring to the way he keeps his hair in braids and his money in rubber bands for protection
My wrist spring bling, my chain summer jam
40 Caliber has expensive jewelry and accessories
You should see the hummer fam
He has a Hummer, which is a luxury SUV
The rims do the runnin man (damn)
The wheels on his car spin and look impressive
Now all my real niggas pop it off
The Diplomats and their associates will start trouble or fight anyone who disrespects them
Shoot em until his top come off
They are urging their associates to use lethal force when engaging in conflict
I'm gettin money so, i gotta floss
The Diplomats flaunt their wealth and success
Cause im the boss
The Diplomats see themselves as leaders or in charge
When i come out, the thugs come out
The Diplomats attract a certain type of person or crowd when they are present
Stomp him out, till the blood come out
They are advocating violence when engaging in conflict
He frontin, let a slug come out
If someone is acting tough or disrespectful, they are willing to use lethal force
I'll show you what a thug about
The Diplomats are demonstrating their toughness or gangster mentality
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