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.
The First
The Diplomats Lyrics
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Come on, yo, yo
[Verse]
Aiyoo my Dip Set Taliban, we are not a crew
We're more like a movement, more like in tuned with
The moon and the stars, some say I'll soon be doomed for them bars
But I could be caught, pissy clubs, saloons and some bars
I'm more like a thug misproving the odds, run around my city all crazy
With my goons in some cars
[Bridge: Cam'Ron]
I tell 'em
Wake up, wake up
Gotta go get that cake up, break up
Divide that payroll, aiyyoo
Go get that ya-yo, ya-yo
Killa, paper, holla at Pedro
On the 8-0 and wait for my son the lay low
Ba' bro
[Cam'Ron]
When I beef, names will be said tool will be spread
Two in your head, body be bagged, eulogy read
Dog in the news will get read, cause what I deal with is usually feds
On the first
[Chorus: repeat 2X]
Aiyoo, aiyoo, aiyoo, aiyoo, aiyoo, aiyoo
It's the first of the month..
Ya-yo, ya-yo, ya-yo, ya-yo-, ya-yo, ya-yo, ya-yo, ya-yo, ya-yo
It's the first of the month..
[Juelz Santana]
Now I'm the type of dude, post up sell drugs on your property
Stone cold hustler, ain't no fucking denying me
I sell drugs in varieties, you want it, I got it
You see it, you like it, we count it, you buy it from me
I'm what the people call a menace to the public society
Fuck 'em I'm riding, my gun on the side of me
Fuck it I'm driving, I'm puffing high as can be
I'm speeding, I'm weaving, I'm bugging my eye on the street
Cam signed to the Roc it's time that we eat
Harlem's back, this time it's for keeps
You rolling or not?
The Takeover's now, y'all focused or not?
We been ready it's just that our promotion was not
But I can't blame no one for this, I'm all right with that
Can't be racist cause I sell too much white for that
So I decided I'mma milk these crackers for all they milk and crackers
Until I'm rich and these mills don't matter
Uh, you niggaz follow my plot?
If not, swallow these shots, Santana swallow your block
I run with enforcers, big dudes and bosses
Black, British and Walter, the phone call will cost ya'
Keep rolling in them caravans acting
We got big trucks with chrome Taliban action
Send one up to Jabar, my nigga maxed in
T-Money's home and he's never going back in
[Chorus]
[Cam'Ron]
Aiyo, I swear to God, you think I had a violin the way I fiddle triggers
How you older than me, and still a little nigga
On the first, I hate these chickens
Get their check, hair, nails done, steak and chicken, for they friends
And they kids fly, I ain't open friend, on the 11th, you gonna be broke again
Word to Jehova man, hoes in they shoes, barking like a Doberman
Coming to see Cam, for some coke again
[Jim Jones]
Shit, it's the first of the month
Yo, I'm the first on the block for the cycle
A rock that is first like shoots from a rifle
See they tainted our image, it's fucked up how the game painted our image
They say we dangerous people, why, because we sell caine to the people
That don't be the reason I be aiming this eagle, my aims to get equal
The first and fifteenth's got some restraints on my people
[Chorus]
[Jim Jones - talking]
Dip set nigga, Jim Jones, Capo Status
Killah the don, Juelz Santana, FREEKY
Harlem, my Taliban
Eastside, be 's up
The first and fifteenth
We still going through it
Welfare, medicade, some liquor stores
Broadway, 7th, 15th, 40th
y'all know the struggle
Holla
Roc-A-Fella (Whoo!)
The Diplomats' song "The First" discusses dealing with life's struggles on the first and fifteenth days of the month, which are traditionally payday and welfare days in urban communities. The song features verses from Jim Jones, Cam'Ron, and Juelz Santana.
Jim Jones starts off the song talking about Dip Set Taliban and how they are more than just a crew, they are a movement. He discusses how his talent for rap could lead to his downfall due to his involvement in the drug-fueled lifestyle of his city. Cam'Ron's verse talks about how he deals with his problems, and if he has a beef, he has no problem making it public. Juelz Santana finishes off the song discussing his life as a drug dealer and how he will do whatever it takes to earn money.
The Diplomats' "The First" discusses the struggles of life in urban communities and how the first and fifteenth of every month are significant days for its residents. The song features explicit lyrics and strong language.
Line by Line Meaning
Aiyoo my Dip Set Taliban, we are not a crew
We are not just a group of people that perform and make music together.
We're more like a movement, more like in tuned with
We are more like a way of living and a mode of expression that is in harmony with the world around us.
The moon and the stars, some say I'll soon be doomed for them bars
People think I will be punished for the way I express myself through my lyrics that reflect the harsh reality of our world.
But I could be caught, pissy clubs, saloons and some bars
Even though I might get caught and end up in clubs, bars, and other dirty places, I will not let anything stop me from being who I am and doing what I believe in.
Industry think that they grooming a star nah
The music industry thinks they are creating and shaping a star, but that's not what I am or what I stand for.
I'm more like a thug misproving the odds, run around my city all crazy
I'm not trying to conform to anyone's expectations or standards. I'm a rebel who defies the odds and does things his own way.
With my goons in some cars
With my loyal friends and allies by my side, we are unstoppable and will overcome any obstacle in our way.
I tell 'em
I let them know
Wake up, wake up
It's time to get up and start working
Gotta go get that cake up, break up
We need to get money, split it, and put it to good use.
Divide that payroll, aiyyoo
Let's split the earned money and use it to our advantage.
Go get that ya-yo, ya-yo
Get that cocaine, get something we can sell.
Killa, paper, holla at Pedro
We need to talk to Pedro about getting our hands on some money and killing our competitors.
On the 8-0 and wait for my son the lay low
We should hide on 8th Street and wait for someone who owes us money or deserves to be punished.
When I beef, names will be said tool will be spread
When I have a conflict, I will not hesitate to use weapons or mention people's names in public.
Two in your head, body be bagged, eulogy read
I will shoot you twice in the head, put your dead body in a bag, and have someone read a eulogy for you.
Dog in the news will get read, cause what I deal with is usually feds
The media will report what I do because my criminal activities usually involve the federal government.
It's the first of the month..
It's payday, and people are excited to get paid.
Now I'm the type of dude, post up sell drugs on your property
I'm the kind of person who will sell drugs on your property without you knowing.
Stone cold hustler, ain't no fucking denying me
I'm a ruthless and determined hustler who cannot be denied or stopped.
I sell drugs in varieties, you want it, I got it
I have a wide range of drugs that people want and can provide them with what they need.
You see it, you like it, we count it, you buy it from me
If you like what I'm selling, we will count the money, and you can buy it from me.
I'm what the people call a menace to the public society
People consider me a threat to society because of my illegal activities.
Fuck 'em I'm riding, my gun on the side of me
I don't care about society's rules; I will ride with my gun by my side.
Fuck it I'm driving, I'm puffing high as can be
I'm driving while I'm high, and I don't care about the consequences.
I'm speeding, I'm weaving, I'm bugging my eye on the street
I'm driving recklessly and dangerously, not paying attention to the road.
Harlem's back, this time it's for keeps
We're back in Harlem, and this time, we're here for good.
You rolling or not?
Are you ready to join us or not?
The Takeover's now, y'all focused or not?
We're taking over now, are you going to be part of it or not?
We been ready it's just that our promotion was not
We have been ready to take over, but we haven't advertised or promoted ourselves enough.
But I can't blame no one for this, I'm all right with that
I accept responsibility for not promoting ourselves and don't blame others for our failure.
Can't be racist cause I sell too much white for that
I can't be racist because I sell too much cocaine to white people.
So I decided I'mma milk these crackers for all they milk and crackers
I'm going to make as much money as possible from white people.
Until I'm rich and these mills don't matter
I want to become wealthy, so I won't have to worry about working or selling drugs anymore.
Dip set nigga, Jim Jones, Capo Status
We're part of Dip Set, and I'm Jim Jones, also known as Capo.
Killah the don, Juelz Santana, FREEKY
We have other members, including Killah the don, Juelz Santana, and FREEKY.
Harlem, my Taliban
We represent Harlem and are part of the Dip Set Taliban.
Eastside, bees up
We come from the east side of town, and our symbol is a bee.
The first and fifteenth
Payday comes on the first and fifteenth of each month.
We still going through it
We're still struggling and facing challenges.
Welfare, medicade, some liquor stores
We're on welfare and Medicaid, and we're also dealing with liquor stores.
Broadway, 7th, 15th, 40th
These are the main streets in our neighborhood.
y'all know the struggle
You know the difficulties we're facing.
Roc-A-Fella (Whoo!)
We're affiliated with the Roc-A-Fella record label.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LARON L. JAMES, JOSEPH JONES, CAMERON GILES, JEFFREY J. TYZIK
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