Beanie Sigel's name derives from the street in Philadelphia where he was raised, "Sigel Street," and "Beans" is what people used to call him as a child. Beanie also founded the group and label State Property as well as the clothing company.
Sigel's debut LP, The Truth, was released February 28, 2000 on Roc-A-Fella Records. The album received a gold plaque for hits like "The Truth" and "Remember The Days" featuring Eve. His second album The Reason was released in mid-2001. The Reason was lighter material compared to his debut album and introduced the world to his own rap group State Property. Beanie Sigel helped launch the careers of fellow Philly rappers Freeway, Peedi Crakk and the Young Gunz.
Around 2001, Beanie Sigel and Jadakiss of the Ruff Ryders were involved in a beef that stemmed from Jada claiming rappers from Beans' home city of Philly were simply signed because they were a hot fashion among major labels, which to some extent was true at the time. Sigel took offense to this, and they sent several tracks back and forth. Eventually Styles P. (D-Block} and Jay-Z got involved, and Beans even called out DMX, who never responded.
The beef went on even after Russell Simmons, owner at the time of Def Jam (the label which Roc-A-Fella was under and Ruff Ryders was affiliated with through DMX) made the two declare a brief truce and Jay-Z apologized to Jadakiss and bowed out. Disses finally stopped flying after Sigel released a scathing diss track over Jada's "Put Ya Hands Up" beat, recalling when the LOX wore shiny suits in a Bad Boy video, among other things.
Sigel also was involved in directing his first movie State Property, the popular direct-to-video film produced by Roc-A-Films. The State Property clothing line was also created by Sigel.
The third album The B. Coming was released on March 28, 2005 under Dame Dash Music Group and features production from The Neptunes, Just Blaze, and Bink!, among others, with guest appearances by State Property, Redman, Snoop Dogg and usual suspects Cam'ron and Jay-Z. The album was recorded in the weeks between his sentencing and imprisonment and was released after he was locked up; he was released a few months ago.
While he was in jail, it is said none of the State Property members except for Oschino Vazquez came to visit him. He told Dame to pass the word on that State Property was no longer in effect, until after he was released. When the split between Roc-A-Fella owners occured, Dame made it clear that Beanie's intentions were to move State Property to his new Dame Dash Music Group.
However, all members except for, again, Oschino, chose to go with Jay-Z. When questioned, they claimed they were signed by Jay and never needed State Property or Beanie Sigel to make them popular. When he was released from jail, Beans had a few choice words for his friends, claiming "I still love them like brothers...I just don't know if we can make music again."
It was thought that Beans had chosen to sign with Dame; however, this is unclear, as he was present at Jay-Z's I Declare War concert in 2005, and has said he now has his own State Property Records under Jay-Z's Def Jam.
In September, 2005, a jury acquitted him of charges that he nearly shot to death a man on a crowded city street two years ago. In August, Sigel left federal prison after serving nearly a year on a federal weapons charge that stemmed from a 2002 traffic stop in Philadelphia.
Sigel also has fallen behind in child-support payments. He was briefly jailed in November until he paid $27,000 in child support and $2,000 in fines, but seems to be paying off his debts.
With the case behind him, Sigel now plans to "make music, make movies and work on his clothing line," said his attorney, Fortunato N. Perri Jr. The case was the last in a series of criminal charges against Sigel, who has a long arrest record dating back to his days growing up in South Philadelphia.
On Tuesday, January 10, 2006, Sigel was convicted of assault for a fight in 2003. He agreed with the prosecutor's version of events, and was convicted of misdemeanor simple assault. He was immediately sentenced to two years probation plus $180 in court costs.
The charges stem from an argument between Sigel and a man who said the rapper punched him in both eyes, breaking his left eye socket, during a January 2003 argument outside a Chinese restaurant.
Beanie Sigel is the co-creator of "The Playpen", a new animated series with writer/producers, Brian Ash and Myles Reiff. The show follows the misadventures of a group of hard-headed tykes in a maximum security daycare center called, The State Nursery.
Beanie
Beanie Sigel Lyrics
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Uh yeah, hold up
The streets gave me heat, and the Eagle was the thing that they gave me
It's the rap guerilla that still clap, fucker
Yeah, guess who's back?
Mack, bitch, I move blocks and pounds
I move out with small blocks from towns
And I take everything to the table bag and rock it down
Fuck who watchin' now, the neighbors, they in pocket now
Fuck you haters cop some pocket now
When it come to coke you cant outwit me, mine cheap
Bout to take over the city of Philly like John Street
Nigga ask all y'all fiends, they call me Chef Boyar-Beans
Beanie Crocker, cook coke proper
Right amount of flour siffin' it up
Coke spots runnin' by the hour shiftin' it up
Graveyard shifts, move packs in bundles
Braveheart kids, use gats don't rumble
Gorilla niggas goin' ape in this concrete jungle
Banana clips'll make them monkeys humble
[Chorus]
Beanie! Sigel was the name that they gave me
Beanie! Sigel was the name that they gave me
Beanie, Beanie Sigel was the name that they gave me
Beanie! Yeah, but guess who back
It's Mack, bitch uh-huh, back in the mix or the scuffle
I'm in the hood with them chips like Ruffles
Boxman, Frito Lay, for that free dough boxin'
You will lay, nigga I'm not playin'
Listen, whether I make cash or take cash
I'm in the hood eatin' with my dog like when we break-fast
B's on the hood and the wheel and the brake pad
Shit when I skate past, bitches shake ass
I sit four-thirty deep in wheels
You bout, four-thirty cheap in wheels, small Benz
Look at your small rims, small wheel, small grill
Big Beans, sittin' in Bentley my heart peels
Zero to sixty so quickly how you want it? You can have it
Drop top, stick shift, automatic
Back wheels still smokin'
64 still rolling, 3 wheel motion, it's ferocious
[Chorus]
Mack, hey yo
On the low doe (shh!) the whole city is mine
I'm trying to flood the whole city with dimes (yeah)
I'm in the kitchen yeah, with that vision wear
Get them digits clear you can come and get them pigeons here
Niggas talk about the crack game slowed up, bullshit
You switch to hustle when the rap game showed up (uh-huh)
While you wastin' your time spittin' the rhymes
I'm gettin' mine spittin' them rhymes, but still pitchin' them dimes
And the spot still sick with da grime
Glock 26 nigga but I'm sicker than nine
I'm live with the pound, small silencer calmin' the sound
Stick with the seven, strickly smith with the seven (shit)
When I drop back and cock back
And pop that, I'm poppin' for keeps
I'm not gettin' stopped in the streets
Imagine that a nigga tryin' to rock Mack
Only nigga did it was Jay and he did it when I signed the contract
[Chorus: x2]
The lyrics of βBeanieβ by Beanie Sigel are focused on showcasing the rapperβs abilities as a drug dealer and a rapper. In the opening lines, Beanie emphasizes that the streets have given him the power (heat) that he needs to survive and thrive. He then goes on to talk about how easy it is for him to move drugs around town in small blocks and glocks. Beanie feels confident about his abilities and proclaims that he will take over the city like John Street. He goes on to say that people call him "Chef Boyar-Beans" and "Beanie Crocker" because he knows how to cook and prepare cocaine correctly. He talks about how he is able to move drugs around the clock and how he has braveheart friends that use guns.
Beanie then introduces himself (Beanie Sigel is the name they gave me), and invites others to guess whoβs back. As he raps, he continues to paint a picture of his life as a drug dealer, describing how he is in the hood with the chips like Ruffles, how heβs trying to flood the city with dimes, and how heβs sicker than a nine with his Glock 26.
Overall, the lyrics of βBeanieβ are a mix of tough-talking bragging about his drug dealing and rapping abilities, punctuated by Beanieβs smooth flow and confident delivery.
Line by Line Meaning
You know my name, bitch
The singer wants to establish their identity and authority.
Uh yeah, hold up
The singer pauses momentarily to gather their thoughts.
The streets gave me heat, and the Eagle was the thing that they gave me
The singer has gained a reputation in the streets and has acquired the necessary firearm to protect themselves.
It's the rap guerilla that still clap, fucker
The artist is a tough and ruthless rapper who is not afraid to use violence.
Yeah, guess who's back?
The artist has returned and wants to remind people of their presence.
Mack, bitch, I move blocks and pounds
The singer is a drug dealer, moving and selling large amounts of drugs.
I move out with small blocks from towns
The singer moves small amounts of drugs from different towns to avoid detection.
Move out with small glocks and pounds (uh-huh)
The artist carries small guns and large amounts of drugs to protect themselves.
And I take everything to the table bag and rock it down
The artist takes their drugs to a secure location to weigh and package them.
Fuck who watchin' now, the neighbors, they in pocket now
The artist has bribed their neighbors to keep quiet about their drug dealing activities.
Fuck you haters cop some pocket now
The singer has been successful in their drug dealing and can now brag to those who doubted them.
When it come to coke you cant outwit me, mine cheap
The artist is confident in their ability to sell cocaine at a low price and still make a profit.
Bout to take over the city of Philly like John Street
The singer plans to become the dominant drug dealer in Philadelphia, just as John Street was the dominant politician.
Nigga ask all y'all fiends, they call me Chef Boyar-Beans
The singer is a skilled cook of cocaine, and their customers give them a nickname based on the famous Chef Boyardee brand of pasta.
Beanie Crocker, cook coke proper
The singer is able to cook cocaine properly and effectively, like the famous Betty Crocker brand of baking products.
Right amount of flour siffin' it up
The artist is adding the right amount of baking soda to the cocaine to create a more potent drug.
Coke spots runnin' by the hour shiftin' it up
The artist's drug dealing business is successful and constantly operating, with drug sales occurring every hour.
Graveyard shifts, move packs in bundles
The singer works long hours and sells large quantities of drugs.
Braveheart kids, use gats don't rumble
The singer's associates are loyal and will use guns to protect themselves, but are not prone to starting fights unnecessarily.
Gorilla niggas goin' ape in this concrete jungle
The artist's associates are tough and aggressive, taking over the streets like wild gorillas in the city.
Banana clips'll make them monkeys humble
The artist's large guns will intimidate and control their enemies easily.
[Chorus]
The chorus serves as a reminder of the artist's name and presence.
It's Mack, bitch uh-huh, back in the mix or the scuffle
The singer has returned and is ready to fight or sell drugs again.
I'm in the hood with them chips like Ruffles
The artist is carrying a large amount of money and is willing to spend it openly.
Boxman, Frito Lay, for that free dough boxin'
The singer is making large amounts of money and is constantly on the move, like a boxer who is sponsored by snack food companies.
You will lay, nigga I'm not playin'
The singer will use violence to protect themselves and their drug dealing operation.
Listen, whether I make cash or take cash
The singer is making money in whatever way they can.
I'm in the hood eatin' with my dog like when we break-fast
The artist is enjoying their success and is eating with their close friend and associate.
B's on the hood and the wheel and the brake pad
The artist has customized their car with branding that reflects their nickname.
Shit when I skate past, bitches shake ass
The singer's success and confidence is attractive to women who are eager to please them.
I sit four-thirty deep in wheels
The singer is riding in a large luxury car with many of their associates.
You bout, four-thirty cheap in wheels, small Benz
The artist's enemies are driving small and cheap cars, showing their lack of success compared to the artist.
Look at your small rims, small wheel, small grill
The artist is criticizing their enemies for driving small, unsuccessful cars.
Big Beans, sittin' in Bentley my heart peels
The artist is successful and enjoying their wealth by riding in a Bentley car.
Zero to sixty so quickly how you want it? You can have it
The singer is willing to take on any challenge or competition, and is confident in their ability to win a race or fight.
Drop top, stick shift, automatic
The artist's car is convertible and has multiple types of gear shifting options.
Back wheels still smokin'
The singer is driving quickly and leaving a lot of tire smoke in their wake.
64 still rolling, 3 wheel motion, it's ferocious
The singer's car is an older model, but still performs well and can do impressive stunts like driving on three wheels.
[Chorus]
The chorus serves as a reminder of the singer's name and presence.
Mack, hey yo
The artist is addressing themselves again with their nickname.
On the low doe (shh!) the whole city is mine
The artist has been successful in their drug dealing and has control of the entire city.
I'm trying to flood the whole city with dimes (yeah)
The singer wants to sell large amounts of drugs throughout the city.
I'm in the kitchen yeah, with that vision wear
The singer is cooking and packaging drugs with precision.
Get them digits clear you can come and get them pigeons here
The artist is confident in their drug dealing and is willing to give their customers a clear price for their products.
Niggas talk about the crack game slowed up, bullshit
The artist is denying that the drug game is slowing down and is confident in their success.
You switch to hustle when the rap game showed up (uh-huh)
The artist is criticizing other rappers who are only successful because of their connections to drug dealers.
While you wastin' your time spittin' the rhymes
The singer sees other rappers as unimportant and time-wasting compared to their own success in drug dealing.
I'm gettin' mine spittin' them rhymes, but still pitchin' them dimes
The artist is successful in both rapping and drug dealing simultaneously.
And the spot still sick with da grime
The singer's drug selling location is dirty and grimy, but still successful.
Glock 26 nigga but I'm sicker than nine
The singer has a smaller gun, but is tougher and more dangerous than their enemies.
I'm live with the pound, small silencer calmin' the sound
The singer is using a silencer on their gun to avoid drawing attention while still protecting themselves.
Stick with the seven, strickly smith with the seven (shit)
The artist prefers to use a larger gun for protection and has a Smith and Wesson brand gun specifically for this purpose.
When I drop back and cock back
The artist is preparing to shoot their gun.
And pop that, I'm poppin' for keeps
The singer is using their gun with the intention of killing someone.
I'm not gettin' stopped in the streets
The singer will not be defeated or stopped by someone trying to take their drug sales or personal safety.
Imagine that a nigga tryin' to rock Mack
The artist expresses disbelief that anyone would try to take them down.
Only nigga did it was Jay and he did it when I signed the contract
The artist acknowledges being defeated only once before, by fellow rapper Jay-Z, but only when they were signed to Jay-Z's record label.
[Chorus: x2]
The chorus serves as a reminder of the artist's name and presence.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management
Written by: D GRANT, J SMITH
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