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.
PUSH IT
The Diplomats Lyrics
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[Cam'Ron]
Killah! Dip Set! Jim Jones, Santana
Man, shit ain't changed since eighty-eight (nope)
Get on the corner and push something
Dip Set! (Killah!)
Yo baby yo, Hey, you, yes give me a kiss
You better make it fast, I know you like what's on my wrist
(Now y'all know me from that block where we move them rocks)
(You better make it fast, watch your ass, or get pursued by cops)
You don't know what its like up on that Peter Pan
Paranoia, weeded damn, damn, but we the man
Proceed to jam, call us if you need a hand
Call us if you need some grams, (Jim Jones) Cesar Cam
Every season man, Killah keep it seasoned, fam
Call me a (?)dobo loco papo(?), believe it man
(Now what's the chain, why's that because I need two things)
(Satisfy my need, drinking Sizzurp, now bitch just roll my weed)
[Chorus: Cam'Ron]
Now push it, push it good
Push it, push it real good
[Juelz Santana]
Ooh baby baby, ooh baby baby
Ooh baby baby, Get up on this!
[Jim Jones]
D-I-P S-E-T, that gangsta crew
Niggaz know the rules, follow codes, 'cause that's how gangstas move
Get your mayo, sell that yayo, strip clubs make it rain
These thugs play the game, get bucks save that cane
[Cam'Ron]
After that, baby girl, Hey let's get some bub
Love, love, don't rub, we fittin to hit the club
Yeah they dance, but a lap dance they want a dub
They don't know nan, ask Trick they love a thug
Bam bam, jam jam, and a handstand, ha ha so tan in the tan stand
Ra-ra, na-na, ha-ha, la-la, mama I keep that blam blam
[Chorus: Cam'Rom]
Now push it, push it good
Push it, push it real good
[Cam'Ron]
All my ladies cry, all I say is "my"
When I'm in them thighs, all you hear is "Aye!"
Why, why, "Aye!", stop it stop it "Aye!"
My cock a rocket cock over so I can pop it "Aye!"
You fake old G's is corny, wack me and my breeze the dawny(?)
Hard, we live too, just like the 2 Live Crew, me so horny
'cause I'm a choosy thug, you get your booty hugged
Face down, ass up, don't stop, gitty gitty, I want some dookie love
[Juelz Santana]
I'm like hey baby hey, ain't no games to play
It's money out there, yeah it's a gang to be made
I'm a pimp baby hey, I'm screamin "pimp pimp hooray"
Scream it with me okay, now hit the strip and get paid, hey
Odd money's hard money, even money's cheating money
Slow money's no money, and no money's a beating honey
Push it good, push it fast, push it right
If a nigga push that ass, push it back, push it twice, but push it
[J.R. Writer]
Hey, hey, whoa, whoa, yo, O's I bake and feed it
To the fiends with the lean, in the beam with the cream
With a team that's straight from phoenix
That man that loses, face the music, still get cake like Regis
Hey ma it's J.R., you know I had to make the remix
See I push it cook it, push and cook it, push to cook it
And roll wit cooks that's crooked, old G's who look and cooks it
You'll get sprayed and showered, wit K's and Cal's, toupee devoured
Shots ring, bang bang, you hit, he hit
Have your block put up a bouquet of flowers
[Chorus: Cam'Ron]
Now push it, push it good
Push it, push it real good
[Juelz Santana]
Ooh baby baby, ooh baby baby
Ooh baby baby, Get up on this!
The Diplomats' song, "Push It," is a classic example of a gangsta rap anthem. The lyrics of the song encompass the themes and cultural elements typically found in gangsta rap music. The song primarily talks about drug dealing, money, and sex. In the first verse, Cam'Ron raps about his experiences dealing drugs while emphasizing the harsh realities of life on the streets. He starts by urging his listeners to "get on the corner and push something" and ends the verse with the phrase "watch your ass, or get pursued by cops," highlighting the dangerous nature of the drug trade.
Later on in the song, Juelz Santana raps about his life as a pimp, declaring "It's money out there, yeah it's a gang to be made. I'm a pimp baby hey, I'm screamin 'pimp pimp hooray.'" Santana's lyrics reflect the glorification of the pimp persona in gangsta rap and the culture that surrounds it. Meanwhile, JR Writer's verse talks about the violence associated with street life, as he raps about shootings and the dangers of the drug trade in his lyrics.
Overall, "Push It" is a classic gangsta rap song that highlights the harsh realities of life on the streets while glorifying the culture and lifestyle that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Killah! Dip Set! Jim Jones, Santana
The Diplomats (aka Dip Set) are here with Jim Jones and Santana to make some noise
Man, shit ain't changed since eighty-eight (nope)
Despite the passing years, the grind and hustle are still the same since 1988 for The Diplomats
Get on the corner and push something
The Diplomats encourage getting on the street corner and hustling to make some money
Yo baby yo, Hey, you, yes give me a kiss
Cam'Ron is trying to get a kiss from a beautiful woman passing by
You better make it fast, I know you like what's on my wrist
Cam'Ron knows the woman is attracted to his flashy jewelry, so he wants a quick kiss before she moves on
(Now y'all know me from that block where we move them rocks)
Cam'Ron is known for being from a neighborhood where drugs are sold
(You better make it fast, watch your ass, or get pursued by cops)
Cam'Ron warns the woman to hurry up and leave before the cops come and start chasing them
You don't know what its like up on that Peter Pan
Peter Pan is a street name that represents the life on the streets, where paranoia and drug use are rampant
Paranoia, weeded damn, damn, but we the man
Despite the paranoia and drug use, The Diplomats are still in control and on top of their game
Proceed to jam, call us if you need a hand
When in need of help, The Diplomats are there to provide assistance
Call us if you need some grams, (Jim Jones) Cesar Cam
The Diplomats offer to sell drugs to anyone in need, with Jim Jones and Cam'Ron taking care of the transaction
Every season man, Killah keep it seasoned, fam
Cam'Ron stays sharp and prepared for any situation all year round
Call me a (?)dobo loco papo(?), believe it man
Cam'Ron is asking to be called a crazy person in this moment and wants someone to believe him
(Now what's the chain, why's that because I need two things)
Cam'Ron needs two things to satisfy himself: his necklace and his preferred cocktail, Sizzurp
(Satisfy my need, drinking Sizzurp, now bitch just roll my weed)
Cam'Ron needs his Sizzurp and weed to feel good and is asking someone to roll his weed for him
Now push it, push it good
The Diplomats urge everyone to push their limits and work hard
Now push it, push it real good
The Diplomats emphasize the importance of pushing oneself to the limit and doing their best
D-I-P S-E-T, that gangsta crew
Dip Set is a gangsta crew made up of tough individuals
Niggaz know the rules, follow codes, 'cause that's how gangstas move
Dip Set members follow certain guidelines and codes, as that is how true gangsters operate
Get your mayo, sell that yayo, strip clubs make it rain
Dip Set members encourage hustling, selling drugs, and making it rain at strip clubs for entertainment
These thugs play the game, get bucks save that cane
Dip Set members play the hustle game, earn money, and try to hold onto their drug supply for future sales
After that, baby girl, Hey let's get some bub
Cam'Ron suggests getting some bubbly (champagne) after hustling
Love, love, don't rub, we fittin to hit the club
Cam'Ron wants to avoid any drama or fights and intends to party at the club
Yeah they dance, but a lap dance they want a dub
The women at the club only want a lap dance if they are paid twenty dollars
They don't know nan, ask Trick they love a thug
The women at the club do not know anything but love to have a thug around, according to Trick Daddy
Bam bam, jam jam, and a handstand, ha ha so tan in the tan stand
Cam'Ron is excited for the fun they will have at the club, with lots of dancing, flips, and perhaps even a trip to the tanning booth
Ra-ra, na-na, ha-ha, la-la, mama I keep that blam blam
Cam'Ron is feeling pumped up and is armed and dangerous with his gun
All my ladies cry, all I say is "my"
Cam'Ron is telling the women all they will ever say is his name as he is the only one they need and want
When I'm in them thighs, all you hear is "Aye!"
Cam'Ron enjoys it when the women moan and scream his name during sex
Why, why, "Aye!", stop it stop it "Aye!"
Cam'Ron is asking the women to stop making noise during sex and to be quiet
My cock a rocket cock over so I can pop it "Aye!"
Cam'Ron is excited for sex and how his penis will feel like a rocket that he will fire off
You fake old G's is corny, wack me and my breeze the dawny(?),
Cam'Ron is calling out fake gangsters as being uncool and lame compared to him and his crew
Hard, we live too, just like the 2 Live Crew, me so horny
Cam'Ron and his crew live a tough, hard life like the rappers in 2 Live Crew and do not shy away from sex
'cause I'm a choosy thug, you get your booty hugged
Cam'Ron is a picky gangster, only spending time with the women who he finds attractive and wanting to get intimate with them
Face down, ass up, don't stop, gitty gitty, I want some dookie love
Cam'Ron wants some dirty sex, with the woman on all fours and him penetrating from behind
I'm like hey baby hey, ain't no games to play
Juelz Santana is telling the women that there is no time to waste and no games to be played when it comes to hustling
It's money out there, yeah it's a gang to be made
Santana believes there is a lot of money to be made if one knows how to hustle in the right way
I'm a pimp baby hey, I'm screamin "pimp pimp hooray"
Santana considers himself a pimp and celebrates his success with a shout-out of "pimp pimp hooray"
Scream it with me okay, now hit the strip and get paid, hey
Santana wants everyone to scream with him and then go out and hustle on the strip to make some money
Odd money's hard money, even money's cheating money
Making odd amounts of money is harder to do, while even amounts are easier but may involve cheating
Slow money's no money, and no money's a beating honey
Making money slowly is not worth the effort, and having no money can lead to trouble
Push it good, push it fast, push it right
Santana believes in pushing oneself to work hard and do things the right way
If a nigga push that ass, push it back, push it twice, but push it
Santana encourages women to push their bodies and work hard, even when men try to push them around
Hey, hey, whoa, whoa, yo, O's I bake and feed it
J.R. Writer is in the business of making and selling drugs
To the fiends with the lean, in the beam with the cream
The drugs Writer makes are sold to addicts who mix them with codeine, which provides a relaxing high.
With a team that's straight from phoenix
Writer has a team that is skillful and adept, metaphorically referred to as starting from Phoenix the mythical bird; this implies that they have risen from the ashes of their past mistakes.
That man that loses, face the music, still get cake like Regis
If someone loses in the hustling game, they have to face the consequences, and while Regis might be notorious for taking the cake, Writer and his team will still get their earnings.
Hey ma it's J.R., you know I had to make the remix
Writer is tweaking and improving a past business model and wants the customers informed.
See I push it cook it, push and cook it, push to cook it
Writer is putting in all effort to make the drugs, cook them, and ultimately sell them.
And roll wit cooks that's crooked, old G's who look and cooks it
Writer only works with dishonest cooks and old heads who teach others how to cook because honesty is not profitable in the hustling world.
You'll get sprayed and showered, wit K's and Cal's, toupee devoured
Writer threatens that any rivals will be met with bullets from guns.
Shots ring, bang bang, you hit, he hit
In inevitable confrontations, the main aim is to hit opponents with bullets.
Have your block put up a bouquet of flowers
If one crosses Writer and his team, they are likely to face dangerous repercussions, and their block will have mourners bearing flowers when they are killed.
Ooh baby baby, ooh baby baby
Juelz Santana repeats the catchy melody, hooking listeners to the song.
Ooh baby baby, Get up on this!
Santana encourages everyone to partake in the hustling life, emphasizing the benefits that come with it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLAUDE JAMES, DALE SMITH
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