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.
You Make Me Say
The Diplomats Lyrics
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Dipset...Oh Girl...Heatmakers
What I'm gon' do with you hunh?
JR Writer...
Let me talk to you for a second
[Verse 1-JR Writer]
Now look at shorty, she laced in the flyest gear
Heart racing when I appear
Come pace with a pioneer (that's me) hunh
We could pace the entire teer, after that
Go and pack, we skatin' up outta here (let's go) yeah
Take a place in the mile fare, and fuck ya man
I'm ya man, be faithful when I aint there (yeah)
I, see you draped in designer wear
Nice clothes, like those
I'll take you to buy a pair (come on)
Where, that's Paris to Malon
Fill ya bag up with Vuitton, you the baddest in the bon
Understand, I'ma rapper with some charm
Don't worry about them lil groupies grabbing on my arm
Cuz that just ben my life, benz and ice
Swimming YIKES, often, stalking
Following, I'm in they sight
But you could come through, 1-2
Dim the lights, touch for touch, what's the rush
Mama you could spend the night
[Hook-JR Writer] (Some Voice)
It's like
(What am I gonna do about you ooh)
It's like
(What am I gonna do about you ooh)
You make me say
(Oh girl, Oh girl)
You make me say
(Oh girl, Oh girl)
Over and Over
(Oh girl, Oh girl)
It's like
(What am I gonna do about you ooh)
[Verse 2-JR Writer]
Unh...yo...
Now we could squeez and cruise
Throw on the visa shoes
Drop the loser, pick the winner
Even though you seem confused, not being rude
But ma, you need a dude to take you out to B-B-Q's
And I'll take you out to B-B-Q's
Show you the finer things, Mr. K's
Mr. Chows, sit and chow
Pour some wine, sip Crystal
It's the style, sit a while
Talk a sec, talking sex
It's just foul, I know it's been a while
Go ahead, grin and smile
Here you go hicking now, talking bout he brought you ice
Like it's the thought that counts
Don't worry about the cost of price
Then he look you in ya face, like of course it's ice
Girl come get with baller, I could pay your mortgage twice
And that's four for life, Naw that's more for life
Go ahead and board your flight
We hittin' the resort tonight, The results tonight
Will be me and you, seeing you
Peek-a-Boo, come here, turn off the lights
[Outro(Hook)-Some Voice]
(What am I gonna do about you ooh)
(What am I gonna do about you ooh)
(Oh girl, Oh girl)
(Oh girl, Oh girl)
(Oh girl, Oh girl)
(What am I gonna do about you ooh)
The Diplomats' song "You Make Me Say" is a love song expressing the affection and admiration that JR Writer has for his love interest. The verses are filled with his desire to give her the world, take her to the finest places, and treat her like the queen that she is. He talks about how he's a rapper and how groupies often throw themselves at him, but he assures her that she's the only one for him. The chorus repeats the line "What am I gonna do about you" which conveys how deeply he is invested in her and how he cannot imagine his life without her.
Line by Line Meaning
Dipset...Oh Girl...Heatmakers
Introductory lines to the song You Make Me Say by The Diplomats.
What I'm gon' do with you hunh?
Question asked by JR Writer at the start of the song, indicating his interest in the girl he is singing to.
Yo, unh...
Starting lines of the first verse of the song, delivered by JR Writer.
Now look at shorty, she laced in the flyest gear
JR Writer admiring the girl he is singing to, complimenting her clothes and style.
Heart racing when I appear
JR Writer acknowledging the effect he has on the girl's emotions.
Come pace with a pioneer (that's me) hunh
Enticing the girl to join him in activity and acknowledging himself as a trendsetter.
We could pace the entire teer, after that
Suggesting spending time together and bonding through shared experiences.
Go and pack, we skatin' up outta here (let's go) yeah
Inviting the girl to leave the current place with him and go elsewhere.
Take a place in the mile fare, and fuck ya man
JR Writer proposing that the girl cheat on her current partner with him.
I'm ya man, be faithful when I aint there (yeah)
Acknowledging himself as the girl's man and insisting on loyalty even when he is not present.
I, see you draped in designer wear
Praising the girl's sense of style and taste in clothes.
Nice clothes, like those
Showing appreciation for the girl's clothes.
I'll take you to buy a pair (come on)
Offering to go shopping with the girl for similar clothes.
Where, that's Paris to Malon
Showing eagerness to take the girl shopping in upscale locations.
Fill ya bag up with Vuitton, you the baddest in the bon
Promising to buy the girl expensive bags and praising her beauty.
Understand, I'ma rapper with some charm
Reminding the girl of his status as a rapper and his attractive personality.
Don't worry about them lil groupies grabbing on my arm
Assuring the girl that he is not interested in other women.
Cuz that just ben my life, benz and ice
Explaining that having women around is common for rappers like him.
Swimming YIKES, often, stalking
Boasting about the lifestyle that comes with being a successful rapper.
Following, I'm in they sight
Describing how he is constantly being followed by fans.
But you could come through, 1-2
Inviting the girl to be with him.
Dim the lights, touch for touch, what's the rush
Suggesting an intimate moment alone together.
Mama you could spend the night
Offering the girl to stay with him for the night.
It's like
Beginning of the hook of the song.
(What am I gonna do about you ooh)
Question posed by the hook of the song, indicating the strong hold the girl has over JR Writer.
(Oh girl, Oh girl)
Repeated line of the hook, expressing JR Writer's fascination with the girl.
Over and Over
Continuation of the hook, emphasizing the girl's impact on JR Writer.
Unh...yo...
Starting lines of the second verse of the song, delivered by JR Writer.
Now we could squeez and cruise
Offering to spend time with the girl.
Throw on the visa shoes
Suggesting dressing up to impress the girl.
Drop the loser, pick the winner
Asking the girl to leave her current partner and be with him instead.
Even though you seem confused, not being rude
Recognizing the girl's hesitance and being considerate.
But ma, you need a dude to take you out to B-B-Q's
Suggesting that the girl needs a man in her life.
And I'll take you out to B-B-Q's
Promising to take her out.
Show you the finer things, Mr. K's
Expressing his willingness to take the girl to fancy restaurants like Mr. K's.
Mr. Chows, sit and chow
Suggesting another fancy restaurant to try.
Pour some wine, sip Crystal
Offering the girl wine and Crystal, a high-end brand of champagne.
It's the style, sit a while
Emphasizing the luxurious style of the restaurants he is suggesting.
Talk a sec, talking sex
Suggesting having intimate conversations while they are out.
It's just foul, I know it's been a while
Admitting to the lack of intimate contact between the two.
Go ahead, grin and smile
Encouraging the girl to laugh and have a good time.
Here you go hicking now, talking bout he brought you ice
Making fun of the girl's current partner's gift of ice and suggesting he can do better.
Like it's the thought that counts
Dismissing the value of the gift.
Don't worry about the cost of price
Assuring the girl he can afford better gifts.
Then he look you in ya face, like of course it's ice
Suggesting the girl's partner is not sincere.
Girl come get with baller, I could pay your mortgage twice
Boasting about his wealth and offering to take care of the girl financially.
And that's four for life, Naw that's more for life
Promising to be with the girl for the rest of their lives and provide more than just financial security.
Go ahead and board your flight
Asking the girl to leave with him.
We hittin' the resort tonight
Planning to go to a resort together that night.
The results tonight
Expressing hopes for what might happen between him and the girl.
Will be me and you, seeing you
Anticipating spending intimate moments together at the resort.
Peek-a-Boo, come here, turn off the lights
Inviting the girl to be intimate with him at the resort.
(What am I gonna do about you ooh)
Repeated question posed by the hook, emphasizing the girl's hold over JR Writer.
(Oh girl, Oh girl)
Repeated line of the hook, expressing JR Writer's fascination with the girl.
(What am I gonna do about you ooh)
Reiteration of the question posed by the hook, emphasizing the strength of the girl's impact on JR Writer.
Contributed by Samantha D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.