Read Full Bio ↴There are (or have been) at least five artists called The Diplomats.
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.
Freestyle
The Diplomats Lyrics
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(That birthday s***)
Dip-set man Jim Jones, Santana, Freaky, Killa
Enough, let's do it Killa
Up and now murder, it's foul murder
Turkeys to cowburgers the code to I'll murder
Child if you style or wild splurge
I ain't go to school, stayed the hell at home
In the real estate dog I seen hell at homes
You was selling out I was selling homes
Selling dreams to the phone, I can sell the tone
In the science lab I mix me chemicals
In silicone fella in the vanilla cone
The school even play the recorder
Now days he work for F-E-D-S
And plays his recorder
You think he placing he taping his order
Marking the bills they read,
Tasting the waterf***ed up
We duct-taping his daughter
That's the taping they taught us
In addition add the eight and the quarters get it
In addition Ma, yeah you get it dog
Gets it and ditch it
Kitchen whipping and flip it raw
Get it all off the kitchen floor
My bad is my bad, the baddest ask me
What I'm b****ing for
What I'm b****ing for?
Is to put the is in all
Furs his or hers b**** go pitch it whore
No disrespect Mami, no disrespect at all
In a year or two maybe you can get a store
You should honor my core
You want a Honda Accord
I'm trying to turn you into entrepreneurs
That's a real friend
That's a homie right right true
I fell that is only right
That I live the life of rally
I done did knives in alleys, pipes, in rallies
What you do now?
Now I catch flights to Cali
Looking for a wife to spouse I pipe her proudly
She understands my life gets rowdy
I'm the same say
Prane day I'm icy outey
Yo, now I done been on both sides of the fence
Now I done been on both sides of the gate
Survived and escaped
Look at me now man I'm driving away
Thinking about my old teacher who said I rot and decay
(Never)
I go back and beep the horn at them
Blowing that cheech and chong at them
Yelling, screaming the boy is platinum
It all happens so fast
They all imagine I crash
But I did straight through I'm bad
Like Michael was see what the cycle does
360 spin around, I'm the new kid in town
Yeah it's coming soldier,
April the month it's over
Yeah your run is over
The album is done I told you
What a classic I made, I look up see Cam
See the game what a path that he made
A beautiful mind trapped in the shade
Cracking codes for the man
Who only stand in the back of my brain
At last I done came up in the proper way
True author like the great doctor J was
You can't respect the amount jewels in this new wide movement
If you don't respect the amount of dudes in this too live movement
Me and Killa, we like them,
Those two guys moving I-95 south dirty
With them two pies moving, moving
Trying to crease out the lightning
Trying to keep out the excitement
But it's hard in this bulls***, in this game
'Cause the secret indictments
And you coke experimenters
And you coke experiencers
Be easy on the phone dog,
'Cause you know the hearing us
You styling them b****es
Cause you know they serious
Just picturing, it's so easy to draw
Stop and freeze at them whores
Then we speed off in cars
Then we breezing the law
Blowing that weed from my jaw
G's up hoe's down
East Side to by dog
(East Side)
All the time man
Thanks for even asking
Or we be seen in Aspen
In that pool house, that hot tub with that steam relaxing
And we be seen in action
Keep them fiends collapsing
And they thirsty and they nodding and the be ?
They see me my actions
I cruise by in a Beemer just laughing
I let that rock and roll
I coping poppy's load
It was like coping gold,
I shut down poppy's load
I hit the strip dog
I see the cops get load
Now I'm living the life I got to stop and close
Big cars big stars like it's rock and roll
Let's rock and roll
Dip-set, this is Jim Jones man capo status
Santana Killa, the don the album coming March n****
Diplomatic immunity
Enough heavy-hitters,
Happy birthday n****
Zeekey where you at
The Diplomats' song "Freestyle" is a fast-paced rap song that features the group's members, Jim Jones, Juelz Santana, Freaky and Killa Cam. The song starts with a declaration to start the year off right, and each rapper takes turns rapping about their experiences and observations. The lyrics are intended to be braggadocious and show off the group's lyrical skill.
As the song progresses, the lyrics touch on a variety of topics, including selling drugs, mixing chemicals, and making money. The rappers also reference their past experiences and use them to compare to their current successes. They declare that they are living the life they want, and they have achieved their goals.
Overall, the song is a celebration of the Diplomats' success and a declaration of their intentions to continue making music and staying true to themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's start the year off right man
We should begin the year in a positive and productive manner
(That birthday s***)
Referring to the celebration of one's birthday
Dip-set man Jim Jones, Santana, Freaky, Killa
Referring to the members of the Diplomats rap group
Enough, let's do it Killa
Encouraging Killa (Cam'ron) to take action and contribute
Up and now murder, it's foul murder
Engaging in illegal activities and violence
Turkeys to cowburgers the code to I'll murder
Using coded language to signal a plan for violence
Child if you style or wild splurge
Warning individuals against excessive spending and risky behavior
Stay away OK, Mr Giles'll hurt you
Advising people to stay away from trouble, as Mr. Giles will cause harm
I ain't go to school, stayed the hell at home
Choosing to skip school and stay at home instead
In the real estate dog I seen hell at homes
Experiencing difficult situations in the real estate industry
You was selling out I was selling homes
While some were betraying others, I was selling real estate properties
Selling dreams to the phone, I can sell the tone
Persuading people over the phone by selling them dreams and manipulating their emotions
In the science lab I mix me chemicals
Experimenting with chemicals in a scientific laboratory
In silicone fella in the vanilla cone
Referring to a person with silicone injections and a light skin complexion
The school even play the recorder
Even the school teaches to play the recorder instrument
Now days he work for F-E-D-S
Currently, he is employed by the law enforcement agency
And plays his recorder
And he secretly provides information to the law enforcement
You think he placing he taping his order
Suspecting that he is secretly recording conversations and orders
Marking the bills they read, Tasting the waterf***ed up
Checking the authenticity of money and testing the quality of drugs
We duct-taping his daughter
Kidnapping his daughter and restraining her with duct tape
That's the taping they taught us
Referring to the criminal acts and methods they were taught
In addition add the eight and the quarters get it
When you add the amount obtained from illegal activities, it equals a significant sum
In addition Ma, yeah you get it dog
Explaining that the listener should understand the concept
Gets it and ditch it
Understanding and disregarding it afterwards
Kitchen whipping and flip it raw
Preparing and selling drugs in large quantities
Get it all off the kitchen floor
Ensuring that all drugs are sold and none are wasted
My bad is my bad, the baddest ask me
Apologizing for any wrongdoing and being the most skilled and knowledgeable person
What I'm b****ing for
Why am I complaining or expressing discontent?
Is to put the is in all
To be involved and to excel in everything
Furs his or hers b**** go pitch it whore
Referring to fur coats and indicating that one should sell them quickly
No disrespect Mami, no disrespect at all
Expressing that no offense is intended towards women
In a year or two maybe you can get a store
In the future, you may be able to own a store
You should honor my core
You should respect and appreciate my values and principles
You want a Honda Accord
You aspire to own a Honda Accord car
I'm trying to turn you into entrepreneurs
I want to help you become business owners
That's a real friend
That shows true friendship and support
That's a homie right right true
That is a loyal and trustworthy friend
I fell that is only right
I believe it is fair and just
That I live the life of rally
That I lead an energetic and exciting lifestyle
I done did knives in alleys, pipes, in rallies
I have been involved in violent situations, using knives and guns
What you do now?
What are you currently engaged in?
Now I catch flights to Cali
Now, I frequently travel to California by airplane
Looking for a wife to spouse I pipe her proudly
Seeking a wife to marry and being sexually intimate with her
She understands my life gets rowdy
She acknowledges and accepts that my lifestyle can be chaotic
I'm the same say, Prane day I'm icy outey
I maintain a cool and stylish appearance every day
Now I done been on both sides of the fence
I have experienced both sides of a situation or argument
Now I done been on both sides of the gate
I have experienced both freedom and confinement
Survived and escaped
I managed to survive and get away
Look at me now man I'm driving away
Observing how I am currently successful and moving forward
Thinking about my old teacher who said I rot and decay
Reflecting on a past teacher who doubted my abilities and success
I go back and beep the horn at them
I return to my past and show off my accomplishments and prosperity
Blowing that cheech and chong at them
Smoking marijuana in front of those who doubted me
Yelling, screaming the boy is platinum
Loudly proclaiming and celebrating my achievements and success
It all happens so fast
Everything occurs rapidly and unexpectedly
They all imagine I crash
Others expected my downfall or failure
But I did straight through I'm bad
But I persevered and succeeded without any setbacks
Like Michael was see what the cycle does
Like Michael Jordan, I continue to excel and prove doubters wrong
360 spin around, I'm the new kid in town
Showing my versatility and ability to adapt, establishing myself as a new force in the industry
Yeah it's coming soldier, April the month it's over
Anticipating success and dominance, with the month of April as a significant deadline
Yeah your run is over
Signaling the end of someone's reign or success
The album is done I told you
Confirming the completion of an album and previous predictions
What a classic I made, I look up see Cam
Proudly acknowledging the creation of a classic album and recognizing Cam'ron's influence and success
See the game what a path that he made
Recognizing Cam'ron's impact and influential career in the rap game
A beautiful mind trapped in the shade
Referring to someone with great talents and ideas being underappreciated or unnoticed
Cracking codes for the man
Solving difficult problems or finding solutions for others
Who only stand in the back of my brain
Referring to someone who is always on their mind but rarely acknowledged or supported
At last I done came up in the proper way
Finally, I have achieved success and recognition in a legitimate and respectable manner
True author like the great doctor J was
Being a true original and influential figure, like the great basketball player Dr. J
You can't respect the amount jewels in this new wide movement
If you don't appreciate the number of talented individuals in this rising movement
If you don't respect the amount of dudes in this too live movement
If you don't admire the number of energetic individuals in this vibrant movement
Me and Killa, we like them
Myself and Killa (Cam'ron), we are similar to those individuals
Those two guys moving I-95 south dirty
Referring to their movement and activities along the I-95 highway
With them two pies moving, moving
Selling drugs or carrying illegal substances
Trying to crease out the lightning
Attempting to eliminate or reduce potential trouble or danger
Trying to keep out the excitement
Trying to avoid attracting attention or getting caught
But it's hard in this bulls***, in this game
But it's difficult to avoid trouble and deception in this corrupt industry
'Cause the secret indictments
Due to the existence of confidential legal charges
And you coke experimenters
And those who test and use cocaine
And you coke experiencers
And those who have firsthand experience with cocaine
Be easy on the phone dog, 'cause you know they're hearing us
Be cautious and avoid incriminating conversations on the phone, as it might be monitored
You styling them b*****s, 'cause you know they serious
You act confidently and attractively towards women because you know they are interested
Just picturing, it's so easy to draw
Simply imagining or visualizing something is simple and effortless
Stop and freeze at them whores
Stopping and being captivated by promiscuous women
Then we speed off in cars
Afterwards, we quickly drive away in our cars
Then we breezing the law
Then we casually disregard or ignore the law
Blowing that weed from my jaw
Exhaling marijuana smoke from one's mouth
G's up hoe's down
Representing the gang lifestyle where men are respected and women are objectified
East Side to by dog (East Side)
Referring to the Eastern side of a particular location
All the time man
Consistently or frequently, my friend
Thanks for even asking
Expressing gratitude for showing interest or concern
Or we be seen in Aspen
Otherwise, we will be observed or present in Aspen
In that pool house, that hot tub with that steam relaxing
Enjoying leisure time in a pool house, hot tub, and steam room
And we be seen in action
And we will be noticed or observed while doing something
Keep them fiends collapsing
Causing drug addicts to experience physical or mental collapse
And they thirsty and they nodding and the be ?
And they are craving drugs and displaying signs of intoxication
They see me my actions
Witnessing and acknowledging my behavior or activities
I cruise by in a Beemer just laughing
I casually drive past in a BMW car, finding amusement in the situation
I let that rock and roll
I let that music play or I let my lifestyle and actions continue
I coping poppy's load
I am acquiring and dealing with a large quantity of drugs
It was like coping gold
It was as valuable and lucrative as acquiring gold
I shut down poppy's load
I stopped or disrupted the drug supply from a specific source
I hit the strip dog
I am active or present in the urban area or street
I see the cops get load
I observe law enforcement becoming suspicious or aware
Now I'm living the life I got to stop and close
Now I am enjoying a successful life, but I must be cautious and end certain activities
Big cars, big stars like it's rock and roll
Having luxurious cars and being famous, as if it were a rock and roll lifestyle
Dip-set, this is Jim Jones man capo status
Introducing the Dip-set crew and recognizing Jim Jones' leadership role
Santana Killa, the don the album coming March n****
Acknowledging Santana (Juelz Santana), Killa (Cam'ron), and the release date for the album
Diplomatic immunity
Referring to having diplomatic protection or immunity from certain laws or regulations
Enough heavy-hitters, happy birthday n****
Having a sufficient number of influential individuals and celebrating someone's birthday
Zeekey where you at
Asking for the whereabouts of Zeekey (Freekey Zekey)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RENEE KIRK, EARL RANDLE, LARON L. JAMES, JOSEPH JONES, CAMERON GILES
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