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.
I'm Ready
The Diplomats Lyrics
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Jim Jones where you at baby?
Juelz Santana (I feel good right now man)
This is music right here
Once again where you at
I feel like Rocky or something
They try to box me in the corner 4 the longest
No keys, lock me in this corner for the longest but
Somehow I managed to creep from under the rock
Linkin' up with Cam and linkin' up with the ROC now
(I'm Ready, I'm Ready, I'm Ready, I'm Ready)
This is powerful music I bring to the table
The sequel to Able the way I slag Kane cause
(I'm Ready, I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready)
y'all know I'm past then focus, incase you haven't noticed
Squeeze and blast them open as soon as the magnum open
(I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready)
Cam gonna make me star, I'm gonna make him a million
Jones is here, we invading the building and
(I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready)
I'm still on the corner grinding for them big stacks
Big coats, big gats don't ever forget that
Yes sir, Yes sir
Oh yea nigga
My goal (??) the one on your charts
If it happens to be a (??) come with the arts
Everyone of my parts they still moving'
Hold the drums in front of the?
I do this shit six lucky contestants
They don't give a fuck if you sixty
Still get coifed and arrested (click clank)
My justice is reched
You get knocked
Please, grab your crouches
Keep steppin'
Cause the game we done held back to long
The pain we done felt that to long
Cocaine we done dealt that to long
And my pops it don't help that you gone
Myself to move on
Its scary and I'm gonna need help
Streets flow at me
Dog marijuana don't help
Fiends junkies in the corners don't help
Knee deep in my grave on these blocks
I'm a goner my self
Killa, I'm here y'all
I'm ready, I'm ready
Hey yo
Was up buzzin' buzzin'
Birds flip a dozen dozen
Holla at your boy
Boy thought your cousin wasn't
(I'm Ready, Yes sir)
Jimmy Jones, Sessa Bones, Santana, Manefik
y'all niggaz know holla at me if there's any beef
(Yes sir, gats, guns, knives?)
I know its vic versa
We like murder we convicted the track
But yo if you got bitches to fuck
Hit me up dawg
(Yea I'm ready)
Far as lyrics go
They rocking the citlets
They won't stop till I'm on top with the title
Hustlin no stoppin the cycle
I'm shopping for rifles I'm not for the idols
The twin towers dawg we on top of the Eiffel like
La piece a pizza eating a piece of pizza
You can't be where I be dawg
You need a Visa
Come on chief we for
Please believe it
I will squeeze and leave ya
All bullets stay where we can seek ya
Harlem world I'm spoil my town
You a clown you can't tell by now
The Diplomats' song I'm Ready is a declaration of readiness for success in the music industry despite all the struggles that may come with it. The opening lines of the song reference being backed into a corner, with no keys to escape, but still finding a way to succeed. The chorus, "I'm ready," is a statement of confidence and determination to make it in the industry. The verse from Juelz Santana speaks to his ability to make music that is powerful and impactful, with Cam'ron being the person to make him a star. Jim Jones' verse is a callout to his and his crew's readiness to invade the music industry and claim their success.
The overall message in this song is one of drive and perseverance, despite the obstacles that come with trying to make it in the music industry. The lyrics convey a message of confidence and determination and a willingness to take risks, bust down doors and overcome any barrier to success.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on!
Let's get started and move forward.
Jim Jones where you at baby?
Asking where is his friend Jim Jones currently is.
Juelz Santana (I feel good right now man)
Feeling great and happy with Juelz Santana.
This is music right here
Saying that this is good music.
Once again where you at
Repeating his question of where his friend is.
I feel like Rocky or something
Feeling unstoppable like the boxer Rocky.
They try to box me in the corner 4 the longest
Feeling trapped and cornered for a very long time.
No keys, lock me in this corner for the longest but
Feeling locked and trapped in a difficult situation.
(I'm Ready, I'm Ready, I'm Ready, I'm Ready)
Feeling ready and prepared for whatever comes next.
Somehow I managed to creep from under the rock
Managed to emerge from a difficult situation.
Linkin' up with Cam and linkin' up with the ROC now
Collaborating with Cam and ROC now.
(I'm Ready, I'm Ready, I'm Ready, I'm Ready)
Feeling ready and prepared for whatever comes next.
This is powerful music I bring to the table
Saying that he is bringing powerful music to the scene.
The sequel to Able the way I slag Kane cause
Referencing his music as the follow-up to Able and criticizing Kane.
(I'm Ready, I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready)
Feeling ready and prepared for whatever comes next.
y'all know I'm past then focus, incase you haven't noticed
Saying that he is currently focused and progressing ahead of others.
Squeeze and blast them open as soon as the magnum open
Using a magnum gun to attack and blast them open.
(I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready)
Feeling ready and prepared for whatever comes next.
Cam gonna make me star, I'm gonna make him a million
Collaborating to achieve success between him and Cam.
Jones is here, we invading the building and
Excitedly stating Jones has arrived and they can now conquer the scene.
(I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready)
Feeling ready and prepared for whatever comes next.
I'm still on the corner grinding for them big stacks
Continuing to work hard and hustle for money.
Big coats, big gats don't ever forget that
Remembering to stay protected with firearms and heavy clothes.
Yes sir, Yes sir
Agreeing emphatically.
Oh yea nigga
Showing excitement and enthusiasm.
My goal (??) the one on your charts
Setting a goal to reach the top charts.
If it happens to be a (??) come with the arts
Telling people to be creative in supporting him.
Everyone of my parts they still moving'
Proud of his music and saying that every part is still moving.
Hold the drums in front of the?
Asking someone to hold the drums.
I do this shit six lucky contestants
Confident that he can outperform others (contestants).
They don't give a fuck if you sixty
Saying that he doesn't care about someone's age.
Still get coifed and arrested (click clank)
Saying that people still get caught for their wrong acts.
My justice is reched
Saying that his idea of justice has been reached.
You get knocked
Saying that one can get knocked down by someone.
Please, grab your crouches
Telling people to grab their protection.
Keep steppin'
Telling someone to keep walking away.
Cause the game we done held back to long
Saying that he's tired of holding back the game.
The pain we done felt that to long
Saying that the pain has been felt for too long.
Cocaine we done dealt that to long
Saying that he's tired of dealing with coke for too long.
And my pops it don't help that you gone
Saying that the absence of his father doesn't help his situation.
Myself to move on
Saying that he needs to move on and leave the past behind.
Its scary and I'm gonna need help
Admitting that he's scared and needs help.
Streets flow at me
Feeling threatened by the streets.
Dog marijuana don't help
Marijuana smoking won't help his situation.
Fiends junkies in the corners don't help
Saying that fiends and drug addicts won't help his situation.
Knee deep in my grave on these blocks
Feeling trapped and stuck in a bad situation.
I'm a goner my self
Saying that he's going to die soon.
Killa, I'm here y'all
Announcing his presence and nickname, Killa.
I'm ready, I'm ready
Emphasizing again that he is ready.
Hey yo
Calling someone's attention.
Was up buzzin' buzzin'
Asking what's happening and buzzing.
Birds flip a dozen dozen
Discussing the flipping of birds (drugs) by the dozen.
Holla at your boy
Asking someone to call him.
Boy thought your cousin wasn't
Asking someone if their cousin wasn't coming.
(I'm Ready, Yes sir)
Emphasizing again that he is ready.
Jimmy Jones, Sessa Bones, Santana, Manefik
Calling out the names of his friends.
y'all niggaz know holla at me if there's any beef
Telling people to call him if there's any problem or issue.
(Yes sir, gats, guns, knives?)
Agreeing to a question about weapons.
I know its vic versa
Saying that he knows his situation is opposite of someone else's.
We like murder we convicted the track
Saying that he and his team have killed it on the track.
But yo if you got bitches to fuck
Saying that if anyone wants to have sex with women, they can contact him.
Hit me up dawg
Asking someone to call him.
(Yea I'm ready)
Emphasizing again that he is ready.
Far as lyrics go
Talking about lyrics and songs.
They rocking the citlets
Saying that his music is rocking the charts.
They won't stop till I'm on top with the title
Saying that he'll keep striving till he becomes the top artist with the title.
Hustlin no stoppin the cycle
Saying that he won't stop hustling and working hard.
I'm shopping for rifles I'm not for the idols
Saying that he's looking for guns (rifles), not idols.
The twin towers dawg we on top of the Eiffel like
Feeling on top of the world, like standing on the Eiffel Tower.
La piece a pizza eating a piece of pizza
Eating pizza in pieces in a pizza place in LA.
You can't be where I be dawg
Saying that nobody can be where he is at.
You need a Visa
Joking that people can't come to his place without a Visa card.
Come on chief we for
Asking someone to join him.
Please believe it
Asking someone to believe him.
I will squeeze and leave ya
Saying that he will attack and harm someone.
All bullets stay where we can seek ya
Saying that all bullets aimed at him can be found easily.
Harlem world I'm spoil my town
Saying he's like a king in Harlem and spoiling the town.
You a clown you can't tell by now
Saying that someone is a clown and hasn't noticed yet.
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Written by: Barbara Mason
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