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The Diplomats Information
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'The Diplomats' (also known as 'Dip-Set') are a Harlem, New York-based group and movement who previously signed to Roc-A-Fella Records. 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, 40 Cal, Freeky Zeeky, J.R. Writer, Hell Rell, Un Kasa, SAS, and Jha Jha are also signed on as members of The Diplomats record label. 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 Diplomat's 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," "piff," "huff," "u mad?" "move the movement," and "duck tales'.
Discography
Albums
*Diplomatic Immunity I (2003)
*Diplomatic Immunity 2 (2004)
*More Than Music Vol.1 (2005)
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