The Diplomats discography

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The Diplomats discography
Studio albums3
Compilation albums3
Music videos8
Singles9
Mixtapes8

The Diplomats, also popularly known as Dipset, are a Harlem-based hip hop group founded by Cam'ron and Jim Jones in 1997. discography consists of three studio albums, 6 singles, and one soundtrack on Diplomat Records. Music videos are also included, however, solo works from the groups' members, Cam'Ron, Jim Jones, Juelz Santana, Freekey Zekey, JR Writer, Hell Rell, & 40 Cal, Stack Bundles (deceased), Katt Williams and Max B are not included.

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The first commercial appearance of the group was on Cam'ron's 2000 album S.D.E. , released on Epic Records. During this period, various members of the original group consisting of Cam'ron, Jim Jones, and others, were first signed together as a group to Roc-A-Fella Records from 2002 to 2004, though they are now signed to their own label, Diplomat Records. Each individual artist, however is signed to a different label, including E1 Music, Asylum, and Def Jam, among others.

The group came to further popularity in 2002 with the release of Cam'ron's third album, Come Home With Me . The lead singles were platinum hits "Oh Boy" and "Hey Ma", which both featured group mate Juelz Santana. [1] The group followed Cam'ron's solo album shortly after with their debut album Diplomatic Immunity released in 2003, which featured remixes of both songs, as well as lead single "Dipset Anthem" which peaked at #64 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. [2] The double-disc album was a success and quickly became certified gold by RIAA under two months after its release. [3] By the time of the release of their 2004 follow-up, Diplomatic Immunity 2, additional members Hell Rell, 40 Cal., and J. R. Writer had joined the group.

Albums

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions Certifications
US
US
R&B

Diplomatic Immunity 81
Diplomatic Immunity 2
  • Released: November 23, 2004
  • Label: Diplomat, Koch
  • Format: CD, LP, cassette, digital download
468
Diplomatic Ties
  • Released: November 22, 2018
  • Label: Diplomat, Empire
  • Format: Digital download
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

Compilation albums

List of compilations, with selected chart positions and certifications
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US US R&B US
Rap
More Than Music, Vol. 1
  • Released: July 12, 2005
  • Label: Koch
  • Format: CD, digital download
Cam'ron Presents Dukedagod Dipset: Movement Moves
  • Released: April 11, 2006
  • Label: Asylum
  • Format: CD, digital download
Dipset: More Than Music, Vol. 2
  • Released: 2006
  • Re-released: May 8, 2007
  • Label: Koch
  • Format: CD, digital download

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with year released
TitleAlbum details
Diplomats Volume 1
  • Released: 2002
  • Label: Diplomat
  • Hosted by DJ Kay Slay
  • Format: CD, Digital download
Diplomats Volume 2
  • Released: 2002
  • Label: Diplomat
  • Hosted by DJ Kay Slay
  • Format: CD, Digital download
Diplomats Volume 3
  • Released: 2002
  • Label: Diplomat
  • Hosted by DJ Kay Slay
  • Format: CD, Digital download
Diplomats Volume 4
  • Released: 2003
  • Label: Diplomat
  • Hosted by DJ Kay Slay
  • Format: CD, Digital download
Diplomats Volume 5
  • Released: 2003
  • Label: Diplomat
  • Hosted by DJ Kay Slay
  • Format: CD, Digital download
Memorial Day
  • Released: May 25, 2005
  • Label: Diplomat
  • Format: CD, Digital download
American Dream [5]
  • Released: July 30, 2015
  • Label: Diplomat
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
R&B
"Built This City"
200294 Diplomatic Immunity
"Dipset Anthem"200364
"S.A.N.T.A.N.A."200486 Diplomatic Immunity 2
"Crunk Muzik"84 Diplomatic Immunity 2 & On My Way to Church
"Have My Money" [6] 2015non-album singles
"Do Something"
"Once Upon a Time"2017

See also

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