The Diplomats released their first album in 15 years, Diplomatic Ties. Fans have been eagerly waiting for Cam, Juelz, Jones and Freekey Zekey to finally reunite on wax, and they didn't disappoint. However, former Dipset affiliates, 40 Cal, Hell Rell, and JR Writer clearly didn't get an invite to the party, so instead, they join forces for their new joint EP, The Upstage.
40 Cal, Hell Rell and JR Writer link up to deliver their joint EP, The Upstage. The three rappers deliver eight hard-hitting tracks for fans this Thanksgiving. The trio of rappers recruit the likes of Tom Gist and A Mafia for some assistance on the project, although they hold down the majority of the EP on their own. It's a dope joint effort from the three rappers, especially since we haven't heard a whole lot from them this year.
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