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 He told Dame to pass the word on that State Property was no longer in effect, until after he was released.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.
Don't Stop
Beanie Sigel Lyrics
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Ma! I think it's safe to say
You ain't seen a player lay this way
Or player game this way
With an attitude, like, and ya don't stop
Aficionado, so fashionable
Wit a confident swagger, international
Game so tight the girls had to go
[Beanie Sigel]
Sicker than your average
Money too long, can't stash it
In the closet or the mattress
Paper, stretch like elastic
Checks from advances, the bank can't cash it
So the price for that, never ask it
Just sign my name or pop plastic
Hating ass cops want to harass 'em
Searching for a glock in the pocket of his fashion
Bitches wit SP stitches on they asses
And they left breast (Yes!)
Let's get dressed and toast to the occasion
Cops couldn't page 'em, flow so amazing, hot like Cajun
You fucking wit the champ
Pop corks on champ' like I just took the chip
Nigga took the stand when he could of took the 5th
Yeah eat a dick wit AID's on the tip, keep my name off ya lips
Not guilty!
[Chorus]
[Beanie Sigel]
I said I'm sicker than your average
Keep three shooters like the Mavericks
Short to the point like Nash is, fucking wit a savage
Niggas press they luck, get bucked like ashes
Three piece suits, linen fabrics
Three quarter croc, sharper than a pastor be
Sig bring the light to the masses
Of these rap bastards, who gives street passes
One shooting can lead to three caskets
Jump suits, state boots, at least three stabbings
You softer than a Reebok Classic
Folding under pressure when confronted by them badges
I was taught stay low and keep blasting
Po only know questions that was answered
Keep a number on the high price lawyer
It's five ways now days, everybody saw ya
[Chorus]
[Snoop Dogg (Beanie Sigel)]
Now let's toast to the man, that when he get out
That he gon do them thangs that he rap about
A true playa Pha-real (Pharrell)
(Haters stay out my face)
(And know that thing still by my waist)
[Beanie Sigel]
Once again I'm sicker then 'em all
Niggas see see's, start shitting in they drawers
When I kick in the door, stop the blood clot crying
Wipe the piss off the floor
The ape is back, my gate is cracked
My jumpsuit and my cuffs is off
Yeah I'm back on them bricks
Raise your cups and raise your glass
And let's toast to the boy be
Mack, yeah I'm back in the mix!
[Chorus]
In "Don't Stop" by Beanie Sigel, the rapper shares his confidence in his abilities, with references to his fashion sense, the length of his money, and his toughness. Sigel brags about his financial success, how he doesn't have to worry about where to store his money, and how he signs his name on contracts without even questioning the value of money he's receiving. He also talks about how police officers search for guns in his pockets because of the way he dresses. Sigel goes on to share how he stays out of legal trouble by keeping a high-priced lawyer and laying low, implying that he's been in legal trouble before. The chorus by Snoop Dogg serves as a celebratory nod to Sigel's confidence in himself, his international appeal, and his undeniable game.
Line by Line Meaning
Ma! I think it's safe to say
I am confident enough to say, Mom
You ain't seen a player lay this way
You have not seen a skilled person like me approach things this way
Or player game this way
Or have this level of success and charisma
With an attitude, like, and ya don't stop
With my determined mindset and unstoppable momentum
Aficionado, so fashionable
A person with a refined taste, who is stylish
Wit a confident swagger, international
With a bold, confident walk and global presence
Game so tight the girls had to go
My game (skills, charm) is so strong that it draws the attention of women
And you don't stop!
And I will continue to keep going
I said I'm sicker than your average
I am much more skilled and talented than most people
Money too long, can't stash it
I have so much money that I don't have a place to hide it
In the closet or the mattress
Even the most common hiding places won't work for me
Paper, stretch like elastic
My money seems never-ending and keeps growing
Checks from advances, the bank can't cash it
I have received large sums of money that even banks can't handle
So the price for that, never ask it
I never have to worry about knowing the cost of expensive things
Just sign my name or pop plastic
I can afford everything and anything, even if it means using a credit card
Hating ass cops want to harass 'em
Police officers with negative attitudes target me and try to interfere with my life
Searching for a glock in the pocket of his fashion
Police officers are always suspicious of me, even if it's just for my fashion sense
Bitches wit SP stitches on they asses
Women who have undergone plastic surgery and have scars on their buttocks
And they left breast (Yes!)
And who have also had surgery on their left breast
Let's get dressed and toast to the occasion
Let's dress up and celebrate
Cops couldn't page 'em, flow so amazing, hot like Cajun
Police can't find me because my flow (rap style) is so good and impressive, it's spicy like Cajun food
You fucking wit the champ
You're messing with the best of the best
Pop corks on champ' like I just took the chip
Celebrate like I just won the championship
Nigga took the stand when he could of took the 5th
A person chose to testify against me, instead of pleading the 5th Amendment
Yeah eat a dick wit AID's on the tip, keep my name off ya lips
Get out of my face and stop spreading rumors about me
Not guilty!
I am acquitted of all charges
Keep three shooters like the Mavericks
I have three people at the ready to cause harm, like the Dallas Mavericks basketball team
Short to the point like Nash is, fucking wit a savage
My words are concise and direct, just like the famous basketball player Steve Nash, and I am ruthless
Niggas press they luck, get bucked like ashes
People who test me will face the consequences
Three piece suits, linen fabrics
I dress well in formal wear
Three quarter croc, sharper than a pastor be
My crocodile skin outfit is impressive
Sig bring the light to the masses
My rap lyrics bring enlightenment to people
Of these rap bastards, who gives street passes
Other rappers don't know about the streets like I do
One shooting can lead to three caskets
One gunshot can result in three people's funerals
Jump suits, state boots, at least three stabbings
Someone wearing a jumpsuit and state-issued boots has already stabbed at least three people
You softer than a Reebok Classic
You're weak, just like Reebok Classic shoes
Folding under pressure when confronted by them badges
You crumble when you're faced with authority
I was taught stay low and keep blasting
I was raised to stay hidden and use violence when necessary
Po only know questions that was answered
The police only know information that they already have
Keep a number on the high price lawyer
I have a lawyer who is very expensive, but very good
It's five ways now days, everybody saw ya
In today's world, there are five different ways that someone could have seen you doing something wrong
Now let's toast to the man, that when he get out
Let's raise our glasses to the person who will be released from prison soon
That he gon do them thangs that he rap about
He will actually perform the things that he raps about
A true playa Pha-real (Pharrell)
A real player, not just pretending to be one
(Haters stay out my face)
People who don't like me should stay away from me
(And know that thing still by my waist)
And they should know that I still have my weapon with me
Once again I'm sicker then 'em all
Once again, I am even more skilled and talented than everyone else
Niggas see see's, start shitting in they drawers
People become scared when they see me
When I kick in the door, stop the blood clot crying
When I forcefully enter a place, people need to stop being afraid
Wipe the piss off the floor
And clean up after themselves
The ape is back, my gate is cracked
I am back and ready to do harm, using animalistic behavior
My jumpsuit and my cuffs is off
I am no longer in prison clothing, and I am free
Yeah I'm back on them bricks
I am back to my old ways of being on the streets
Raise your cups and raise your glass
Let's all celebrate with a drink
And let's toast to the boy be
Raising a glass to myself
Mack, yeah I'm back in the mix!
I am back and ready to be a part of the action
Chorus
The repeated lines of the chorus throughout the song
Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, DWIGHT GRANT, PHARRELL WILLIAMS, PHARRELL L WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cblittle957
one of neptunes' most underrated beat.
@relldafox
One of there best, they're beats need to be like this
@thundorkat
It is. One of the most “Neptunes sounding” beats they’ve done
@tatertots0046
@@thundorkat not really. This sound definitely sounds like other Snoop + Neptune songs but it doesn't sound that much like the other hip hop beats they did.
@luckiebunnie5744
Tell me how The Neptunes make one long-ass note sound good as hell 😆
@RetrogradeBeats
Luckie Bunnie lol
@lavonchavis489
@@RetrogradeBeats hh
@lilwalt2855
MAGIC 🪄 PURE MAGIC 🪄!
@ryandixon7604
All great producers/beat makers have that skill.
@MaruTheGreat
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