The Diplomats Diplomatic Immunity 2

Posted on 11.23.2004

The Diplomats
Album: Diplomatic Immunity 2
Release Date: November 23, 2004
Label: Koch Records

Customer Review:
The Diplomats’ added on to its roster with man power and one lady to be exact, for their sophomore release, Diplomatic Immunity 2. J.R. Writer whom is one of the new recruits was very impressive on "Stop-N-Go" as he took over the song with Cam’ron having such a small impact on the song. "Take Em To Church" was featured on Purple Haze which did nothing to give this the album the push it needed. With another opportunity at bat, J.R. Writer & Juelz Santana flowed over a more bounce track, not typical for any East Coast artist that made this an eye opener. Another track that was featured on Cam’ron’s Purple Haze is "Family Ties".

Though the lyrics are different and it features 40 Cal & Hell Rell, the beat is still as potent. "Get From Round Me" has a southern beat that showed Dip Set in another light with Jha Jha, Cam’ron & Juelz Santana. Jim Jones & S.A.S. flow was as upbeat as the track on "Dutty Clap". For commercial appeal, "I Wanna Be Your Lady" with Cam’ron, Nicole Wray & J.R. Writer is as close as it gets on this LP. Another new member 40 Cal flowed solo on self titled song with veering violins, but whose flow was only average. "Melalin" by Bugs is a good track but its failing fate lied in his muffled voice and flow.

Cam’ron & Juelz Santana gave this album hope again with "Dead ***********". "Push It" which was sampled from the Salt N’ Pepa remix was more of a comedic effort by Cam’ron, Jim Jones, Juelz Santana & J.R. Writer. For a crowd pleaser Cam’ron & Juelz Santana have the popular saying and title "Aayoo-Iight". Finally the "Bigger Picture" with Cam’ron & Juelz Santana was necessary to complete the album’s direction and overall feel. Ending on a strong note, "Crunk Muzik" by Jim Jones, Cam’ron & Juelz Santana was something different for them. As they brand a different style for the East Coast with their version of the south’s style of crunk. Not as good as the first volume, but well worth having this addition to your collection.

Tracklisting:
1. Stop-N-Go
2. S.A.N.T.A.N.A.
3. Take Em To Church
4. Get Use To This
5. Family Ties
6. Wouldn’t You Like To Be A Gangsta Too
7. Get From Round Me
8. Dutty Clap
9. I Wanna Be Your Lady
10. 40 Cal
11. Melalin
12. So Free
13. Dead
14. Push It
15. Aayo-Iight
16. Bigger Picture
17. Crunk Muzik