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.
Real Ni***s
The Diplomats Lyrics
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She always fuckin wit these clown ass niggaz
Look at her, look at her she smilin laughin, all a front
Yo shorty come here man
A yo come here
(Female) wutz good yo
(Freaky) nuttin ma
Why you always over here fuckin with these clown ass niggas
Man you need to fuck wit a nigga like me
(Female)so wut makes you so different nigga
You ain't real
(Freaky) real? I'm mutha fuckin real got dammit
I'm the realest mutha fuckin thing you ever see
Look at me
I define real bitch
You don't no nuttin about real until you seen me baby
(Female)nigga get the fuck outta here
You ain't real nigga
(Freaky)what the fuck you mean I ain't real
You mutha fuckin see the scars on my stomach mutha fucka
This mean street knowledge
Dats what is it I got
U ain't got mutha fuckin nuttin to do wit the fuck I'm talkin bout
I'm real, jail berg free
That's what I am right now
You here me
You don't know nuttin about real
I's real where you think Sammy Sosa took his mutha fuckin name from
Me!
I was the Sosa
Lennox avenue Sosa
That's who I was
Talkin about real you don't know nuttin about real
Stankin hoe, get the fuck outta here
Get the fuck outta here
In "Real Ni***s," The Diplomats, featuring Jim Jones and Juelz Santana, rap about the ethics of real gangsters. They boast about their wealth and power and their loyalty to their team. They make it clear that they do not tolerate snitching or lying for women, and they do whatever it takes to protect their territory.
The chorus emphasizes that real niggas do not snitch, lie for women, or make excuses. Instead, they focus on making real money and protecting their crew. They take pride in being tough enough to intimidate their enemies and take over neighborhoods through violence and drug trafficking. The imagery in the verses is violent and graphic, depicting gun battles and bloodshed. At the same time, the lyrics also reveal a strong sense of camaraderie among the members of the Diplomats, who support each other even in the face of death.
Line by Line Meaning
Dip Set, Jim Jones, Freeky
Introducing the members of the Diplomats who are about to perform the song.
Aiyyo, I argue with my mother
I have disagreements with my mother on different occasions.
Spring, summer, fall and winter time
Throughout different seasons of the year.
Get that off the table Cam'ron it's dinner time (What?)
Take that off the table Cam'ron, it's time for dinner.
I got a line downstairs ma, I'm in the grind
I have work to do and I'm focused on it. There's a line of people waiting for me downstairs.
From ten to nine, you do your business right
I work long hours and I expect others to do the same to be successful.
Let me attend to mine
Let me focus on my work without interruption.
You cooking pork anyway, I ain't into swine (At all)
I don't eat pork, so I have no interest in what you are cooking.
You out ya mind, nah
You are crazy for thinking that.
You don't know what's in my mind
You don't understand what I am thinking or planning.
I'ma surpass crack, move on to Nasdaq
I'm going to do something bigger and more legitimate than selling drugs. I'm going to move into the stock market.
But still my connects move anthrax on Amtrak
Despite my aspirations, I still have criminal connections that are involved in illegal activities.
Aiyyo, Cam before the cops rush, close the spot
Cam, let's close the shop before the police arrive to avoid getting caught.
Load the glocks they stuntin', we control the block
Arm yourselves, they are causing trouble. We are in charge of this area.
They frontin' we throw them shots and laugh at 'em
If they act tough, we respond with gunfire and mock them for their behavior.
Shoots from the 4-4 magnum, that's how we get back at 'em
We retaliate with gunfire from our powerful weapons to get revenge on those who wronged us.
Trap 'em, grab 'em and clap at 'em
We catch them, restrain them, and shoot them as punishment.
Yeah, I do this for my lost tribes and Africans
I do this for people who share my ethnic background who may have been oppressed and disadvantaged in society.
Who lost lives in battling, 4-5s and hacklin'
People who died in violent confrontations using guns like mine.
I believe in black soldiers, black covers
I stand with black people and support them. Black is a significant color to me.
Black roses on your grave
I will put black flowers on your grave as a sign of finality and death.
Snakes and black cobras
Dangerous creatures that are often associated with death and danger.
Black vultures, rats, roaches
More examples of unwanted, lesser creatures.
Sleep now, they laughs over, fucka'
You're dead, and people are making fun of you now. (Offensive language)
You can catch real niggas
Authentic people who don't fake their actions.
Doing some real things, for real money
Engaged in genuine and profitable activities.
'Cause real niggas get money, real niggas don't snitch
Real people make money and don't tell on others to the authorities.
Real niggas don't lie for a bitch, real niggas get rich
Authentic people don't risk their integrity for someone else and focus on making money.
Now how you losers want it (Tell me)
How do you want to handle this situation? (Addressing enemies)
We can war out or ball out
We can engage in violent conflict or peacefully resolve our differences and focus on making money.
I used to frontin', holmes
I used to pretend to be something I'm not.
I throw away 20s on boots and stuntin'
I used to spend a lot of money on extravagant items to show off.
Waste 50s and abuse my hundreds
I used to spend 50-dollar bills carelessly and spend hundred-dollar bills without much thought.
I'm getting money, yep, I spend thousands
Now that I am making a lot of money, I spend thousands of dollars instead of tens and hundreds.
On the shoes for the coup it's nothing
I spend a lot of money on expensive shoes, but it's not a significant amount compared to my wealth.
Plus big truckin' too it's nothing
I have a very expensive truck, but it's not a significant amount of money compared to my wealth.
I lick a shot so he know I meant it
I shoot a bullet to show that I am deadly serious about my intentions.
His soldiers dented, so is his rented
I damaged his car and his crew.
Supreme soloist and still co-defendant
I'm a top-level criminal but still involved in illegal activity with other criminals.
And you notice, a mean motorist that blows the fifth on defendants
You should know that I'm a dangerous driver who would use my gun if necessary against those who try to convict me.
Since roota-rooda, yes the Motorola yes sir I'm splendid
I've been using Motorola phones for a long time and I'm doing very well for myself.
You see the furs and pendants, Austin Sigoto, drop though
You can see my expensive fur coats and necklace made by Austin Sigoto, but I will keep them anyway.
Hitting curves like Emitt Smith
I'm driving very fast and taking turns sharply like the famous football player.
(From Europe)
A quick interjection, implying that I'm doing something that's out of the ordinary.
If you ain't get it, the fifth will hit your fitted
If you don't understand my intentions, I'll shoot you in the head, even if you're wearing a hat.
Clips I get it spitted, flip your wig I really lift it
I can fire bullets quickly, and I'm skilled at causing severe harm to people.
I'm this burgundy Benz, swervin' be
I'm driving a burgundy Mercedes Benz, swerving as I go.
As I'm watching the snow fall
It's snowing, and I'm just driving and enjoying the scenery.
I'm watching the heads they copping the coke y'all
I'm observing people who are buying cocaine, and I'm not involved in that trade anymore.
And to the fiends and junkies, the broken dreams of drunkies
I'm considering the sad state of people who have lost their lives to drugs.
Hoes with low esteem, you know they scream on their monthly (Shut up bitch)
Women who have low self-esteem often have emotional outbursts during their menstrual cycle. (Offensive language)
And to my soldiers rocking green in the country
To my friends who are serving in the military and wearing green uniforms.
Keep your dean and stay hungry, let get this cream and get money
Stay focused on your goals and don't give up. Let's make money together.
Them haters wishing they could see my demise
My enemies want to see me fail and fall from grace.
Break my moms heart, the grief in her eyes
It would devastate my mother to see me fail and fall victim to my enemies.
Man that eats me alive, let's roll this weed and get high
The thought of failing is difficult for me to bear. Let's smoke marijuana to help me relax.
This what keep me alive (Listen to me)
This lifestyle is what makes me feel alive and invigorated.
My Dip Gang man, they the peeps that'll ride
The Diplomats are my true friends and comrades who I can trust to support me.
Over me the same peeps that have died
The same friends who are still alive and loyal to me are the ones who would be willing to die for me.
If it's me that catch you, you're fried
If I catch you, I will take you down and make sure you suffer for it.
You can catch real niggas
Authentic and genuine people can be easy to identify.
Doing some real things, for real money
Engaged in legitimate and profitable activities.
'Cause real niggas get money, real niggas don't snitch
Authentic people make money and don't tell on others to the authorities.
Real niggas don't lie for a bitch, real niggas get rich
Genuine people don't risk their integrity for someone else and focus on making money.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DARRYL PITTMAN
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