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Diplomats/Dipset Interviews Jim Jones

Jim Jones Interview

by Hugo Lunny

With a strong presence in Hip Hop, Jim Jones and The Diplomats are at the forefront of Harlem rap’s success. Comprising of Cam’ron, Jim Jones, Freeky Zeeky, Juelz Santana, J.R. Writer, Hell Rell, 40 Cal, and Jha Jha – the group continue to create an empire through music, movies, clothing, liquor, cologne and more.

The Diplomats will be releasing “Diplomatic Immunity 2” through Koch Records on November 23rd.

These are the transcripts of an interview conducted with Jim Jones by Hugo Lunny on October 21st, 2004.

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Dream Team – Paid In Full OST review

Dipset Diplomatsby Low Key

Roc-a-fella’s Dream Team/Paid In Full Soundtrack is a two disc set containing a mix of classic old school joints featured from the motion picture and brand new/unreleased material from the entire Roc-a-fella staff. However, both discs are sloppily put together, and while each one tells a different story, both end up as dismal.

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Killa Season DVD review

Dipset Diplomatsby Plus One

If there’s one thing The Diplomats, and in particular Cam’ron know how to do; it’s make money. Churning out mixtape after mixtape, recruiting affiliates from around the globe, opening/owning Laundromats and liquor brands – the ensemble know how to keep their money rolling. And so, “Killa Season” is their next step in making their balances increase.

Rumored to be ten parts, and along with this particular film’s open ending – I’m certain “Killa Season” will have a follow up, sadly. Killa Cam both wrote and directed the film, not necessarily to his credit.

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DUKEDAGOD and Diplomat Records – Who Else But Us? review

Dipset Diplomatsby Chase Doe

Killa Cam and his Diplomat outfit are grinders, constantly flooding the streets with new music through their mixtapes. So far, Cam and crew are going hard this year with Juelz Santana burning up the airwaves with his album “What the Games Been Missing”, and Cam’ Ron’s anticipated album “Killa Season” due before the summer. Bringing more music, The Dipset releases their new mixtape, “Who Else But Us?” as a prequel to the new album, “Cam’ Ron presents Dukedagod The Movement Moves On.”

“Who Else But Us” features the entire Diplomat, plus introduces A-Mafia and Tom Gist. The strongest cuts on the mixtape are Cam’ Ron’s “Suck It Or Not,” featuring an outstanding verse from Lil Wayne “I get head in the strangest places, two at the same time call it changing faces,” and “War” by Cam featuring Hell Rell, which features a hot chorus featuring a child saying “Dipset.” The other standout songs are J.R. Writer’s “Grill Em’ Remix,” which now features a welcome guest appearance by Cam and Hell Rell.

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Cam’ron – Come Home With Me review

Dipset Diplomatsby Frank White

Signing to Rocafella was a huge stepping stone in Cam’ron’s career. One can’t stop wondering how the whole situation would have revolved if Big L was still alive and also signed to the label. Would Mase come out of retirement and re-join his team, or would Jay-Z stop there and focus directly on Big L’s solo career.


Fate seems to work in mysterious ways, and hopefully this is what Camron needed to finally gain some respect in the industry. “Come Home With Me” promises to be his best CD yet, or am I wrong? Lately it seems that anything Jay-Z touches goes platinum, and excuse me for overlooking the R Kelly collabo. I really do not want to dwell into that issue because it would really bring me out of focus.

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J.R. Writer – Writer’s Block 3 review

Dipset Diplomatsby Chase Doe

As a second string member of the Harlem outfit the Diplomats, JR Writer attempts to crawl out of the shadows of key members Cam’ron, Jim Jones, and Juelz Santana with his latest mix-tape titled “Writers Block 3.”

JR was first featured on the song “Shake” off Cam’ron’s album “Purple Haze” but hasn’t been featured on any of the bigger Diplomat bangers. His flow is a combination of Cam’ron (without the wittiness), Cassidy (with less punch lines), and Freeway (without the intensity or charisma). Lyrically JR is nasty with the punch lines, but his content doesn’t stray far from the tough talk of the average upcoming NYC rapper – which wears thin after about 3 songs.

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Cam’ron – Purple Haze review

Dipset Diplomatsby Plus One

Having releases delayed can do one of two things; it can heighten your anticipation, or, remove it. The duration of the delay is also very relevant. An album that was recorded in 2001 (as stated in the introduction) that manages to see the light of day in 2004, experiences its fair share of obstacles. Such is the case with “Purple Haze.”

Dipset have become an unlikely powerhouse with the turn of the century, obtaining unexpected numbers in their audience. The Diplomats have a unique style that literally you either love or loathe. It differs from track to track, but their often straightforward, humorous and sometimes idiotic verses derive reactions of both surprise and disgust.

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Jim Jones – On My Way To Church review

Dipset Diplomatsby Low Key

Either you love The Diplomats or you hate them. For many fans, their representation of the streets is unparalleled. They rap about the life some only dream about and have an arrogant swagger that dares you to come against them. Combine this with some great production from the Heatmakerz, and you have a group with an insane cult following. On the other hand, for many The Diplomats represent everything that is wrong wit Hip Hop, a group of wild and ignorant emcees that promote gang and street violence. Not to mention their lack of lyrical talent, which at times is down right abysmal. These are the two sides of The Diplomats, and they will never change.

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The Diplomats – Diplomatic Immunity 2 review

Dipset Diplomatsby Christopher “Scav” Yuscavage

Get out the pastel-colored clothing, square-shaped earrings, and pink cell phone. Forget Santa. The Diplomats are coming to town!

While many hip-hop aficionados may argue otherwise, Harlem’s Diplomats do not continuously go platinum on accident. The sped-up samples of the Heatmakerz production, the catchy hooks, and the street-wise jingles have garnered the Diplomats a Star Wars-like cult following – with half of hip-hop standing around in Easter colored purples and pinks waiting for the next “Dipset!” chant.

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The Diplomats – Diplomatic Immunity 2 review

Dipset Diplomatsby Low Key

A year after their Harlem street classic “Diplomatic Immunity”, The Diplomats are back at it again with part two on Koch Records. While last years edition relied heavily on the Heatmakerz magnificent production and a strong showing from Cam’ron, Juelz Santana & Jim Jones, part two goes in a completely different direction. With the Heatmakerz only producing four tracks, the production is nowhere near as satisfying. In addition, “Diplomatic Immunity 2” is more of a mixtape that showcases the Dips up and coming talent, such as S.A.S., Jha Jha, Bugs, J.R. Writer & 40 Cal. Unfortunately, only J.R. Writer and 40 Cal are worth hearing, as Jha Jha, Bugs & S.A.S. put forth awfully bad tracks on the album.

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