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.
So What's It Gonna Be?
The Diplomats Lyrics
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Santana
(Street Fam)
DeVilla
Dipset
Bridge 1
Hot damn, ho, here we go again, (yeah)
Hot damn, ho, here we go again, (yeah)
Hot damn, ho, here we go again, (yeah)
Chorus
We can't drink or smoke (uh uh), We can't eat or joke, (uh uh)
If we ain't gettin' it on, so what's it gonna be
I ain't tryin' to go there with you, (uh uh)
I ain't even tryin' to go there with you (uh uh, uh uh)
[Verse 1: Juelz Santana]
The boy's back in the building, yes I iiiiis,
OK, OK, OK, Yes I iiiiis,
Oh he didn't, No he didn't,
Oh, oh, yes I diiiiid, ay!
How 'bout that big 'ol thing, in that big 'ol mink,
Like my shit don't stink, Yes I did,
And them hoes know how I get on down,
I'm like, ho, is you down, now come and get on down,
But I can't stay and grind, I can't waste the time,
If we ain't gettin' it on, So what's it gonna be
Is we crushin' or not, chick, is you suckin' this rock dick,
'Cause I'm lovin' ya hot tits, (yep!)
If not I must go, I must split, I must leave,
Grab my pants and my phone plus weed (aaand)
I won't leave a damn thing behind, not a damn piece of shine,
Not a damn bit of money, just a damn piece of mine, ay!
Chorus
We can't drink or smoke, we can't eat or joke,
If we ain't gettin' it on, so what's it gonna be,
I ain't tryin' to go there with you,
I ain't even tryin' to go there with you (no! no!)
I can't play around, I can't stay around, (Street Fam, bitch...real life)
If we ain't gettin' it on, so what's it gonna be (quit playin' bitch, haha)
I ain't tryin' to go there with you, (come and get some of this million dollar deal)
I ain't even tryin' to go there with you (uh uh, uh uh)
[Verse 2: Fabolous]
I like the way you make it shake, ma (shake, ma)
The sexy faces that you make, ma (make, ma)
Makin' me do what it take, ma (take, ma)
To make you come and pet the snake, ma (snake, ma)
And I'm carryin' a python, scary when the mic's on, (uh)
And I walk around with them canaries and them whites on, (woo!)
Light up the club, when they barely got the lights on, (that's right)
Prolly got you thinkin' 'bout, marryin' this icon, (yeah)
I'm buryin' the bygones, (yeah) fuckin' like a pornstar,
I've got niggas hookin' they hoes up to Onstar,
The rich rapper, a.k.a. \"The Bitchsnapper\"
Who have ya baby girl held hostage in a Phantom, (oh!)
Callin' her man, sayin a nigga look so handsome, (oh!)
She gon' just stay, ain't no need to pay the ransom, (nah)
I'm on the Range's line, (uh huh) every time they change design, (uh huh)
Bitch, hurry up and get in, before I change my mind, huh?
Bridge 1
Hot damn, ho, here we go again, (yeah)
Hot damn, ho, here we go again, (yeah)
Chorus]
We can't drink or smoke, We can't eat or joke,
If we ain't gettin' it on, so what's it gonna be
I ain't tryin' to go there with you,
I ain't even tryin' to go there with you (no! no!)
[Bridge 2: Juelz Santana]
If you want it then nod ya head like this, (like this)
If you don't want it then nod ya head like this, (like this)
If you want it then nod ya head like this, (like this)
If you don't want it then nod ya head like this (like this)
[Verse 3: Juelz Santana]
Is we gon' get it poppin' easy, get it kinda freaky,
(tell me) Or is we gon' just sit and watch some TV,
(yeah? huh? what?) It's a yes or no answer,
I'm not Kobe Bryant, it's a yes or no answer,
I ain't here to chill, I came here for thrills,
Is we gon' get it on, now what's it gonna be,
Is you shakin' it all or, is you takin' it all off,
I'llbe waitin' for your call, PSYCHE
I'll be waitin' for your friend, She shakin' it all man,
And she takin' it off, damn, damn, damn,
I do not wanna kick back, do not wanna chit chat,
It's late, yes, I wanna hit that
[Chorus: Juelz Santana]
We can't drink or smoke, we can't eat or joke,
If we ain't gettin' it on, so what's it gonna be,
I ain't tryin' to go there with you,
I ain't even tryin' to go there with you (no! no!)
I can't play around, I can't stay around,
If we ain't gettin' it on, so what's it gonna be
I ain't tryin' to go there with you,
I ain't even tryin' to go there with you (no! no!)
[Bridge 1: Juelz Santana]
Hot damn, ho, here we go again, (ho!)
Hot damn, ho, here we go again, (ho!)
Hot damn, ho, here we go again, (ho!)
Hot damn, ho, here we go again, (ho!)
[Chorus: Juelz Santana]
We can't drink or smoke, we can't eat or joke,
If we ain't gettin' it on, so what's it gonna be,
I ain't tryin' to go there with you,
I ain't even tryin' to go there with you (no! no!)
I can't play around, I can't stay around,
If we ain't gettin' it on, so what's it gonna be
I ain't tryin' to go there with you,
I ain't even tryin' to go there with you (no! no!)
The Diplomats' song 'So What's It Gonna Be?' is a straight-up bedroom banger that is all about sexual desire and satisfaction. The hook is pretty straightforward; the Diplomats don’t want their partners to waste their time or theirs - they just need to get down to business. Juelz Santana’s verses are filled with confidence, bravado, and a certain level of dominance. He flaunts his material possessions and sexual prowess and makes it clear that if his partner isn’t willing to indulge in sexual activity, then there’s no reason to hang around. Meanwhile, Fabulous’ verse is a bit more subdued and focuses on his rhyming skills.
Overall, the song is unabashed about one thing: that both parties should indulge in physical pleasure with no strings attached. The lyrics may be controversial, as they directly embrace casual sex without any emotional connections, but it is a reality for many people. The Diplomats' song speaks to an audience who prioritize physical desires over romantic idealization.
Line by Line Meaning
Hot damn, ho, here we go again, (yeah)
Starting the song off with energy and excitement
We can't drink or smoke (uh uh), We can't eat or joke, (uh uh)
If we're not having sex, there's no point in doing anything else
If we ain't gettin' it on, so what's it gonna be
The main message of the song: If we're not having sex, what's the point of being together?
I ain't tryin' to go there with you, (uh uh)
I'm not interested in anything other than sex with you
The boy's back in the building, yes I iiiiis,
I'm back and I'm ready for action
How 'bout that big 'ol thing, in that big 'ol mink,
Referring to his expensive clothes and jewelry, and how attractive they make him
I'm like, ho, is you down, now come and get on down,
Asking if the girl is interested in having sex with him
If we ain't gettin' it on, So what's it gonna be
Reiterating that sex is the only thing he's interested in
We can't drink or smoke, we can't eat or joke,
Again emphasizing that doing anything besides having sex is pointless
I can't play around, I can't stay around,
He's not interested in anything other than sex and will leave if that's not happening
I like the way you make it shake, ma (shake, ma)
Complimenting the girl's body and the way she moves
Light up the club, when they barely got the lights on,
Describing how fancy he is
I ain't here to chill, I came here for thrills,
Once again emphasizing that sex is the only thing he wants
Hot damn, ho, here we go again, (ho!)
Ending the song as energetically as it began
Contributed by Sophia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.