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 He told Dame to pass the word on that State Property was no longer in effect, until after he was released.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.
Feel It In The Air )
Beanie Sigel Lyrics
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My spider senses is tinglin'
Feel somethin', got my radars up
Somethin' goin' on, I feel funny
Can't tell me nuttin' different, my nose twitchin'
Intuition settin' in like steel vision
I still close my eyes, I still see visions
Still hear that voice in tha back of my mind
So what I do? I still take heathe, I still listen
I still paint that perfect picture
I still shine bright like a prism
My words still skippin' through air, I know you can't, don't, won't get it
You niggas chose to ride that shit, 'sault wit it?
I'm still afloat, I ain't tha captain of tha yacht
But I'm on a boat, I ain't actin' what I'm not, knowin' that I don't
You niggas actin' like you will
But I know you won't, you won't
I read between tha lines of ya eyes to ya brows
Ya handshake ain't matchin' ya smile, you niggas foul
I can feel it in the air
I can feel it in the air
I can feel it in the air
I can hear it in your voice
I can feel it in the air
I sit alone in my four cornered room starin' at hammers
Ready to go bananas
Two vests on me, two techs, extra clips on me
I know my mind ain't playin' tricks on me
I ain't skitz, hommie, ain't nobody drop a mick on me
It's like they tryna plot a set on me
I hear this voice in tha back of my mind
Like mack tighten up ya circle before they hurt you
Read they body language
85 percent communication non-verbal
85 percent swear they know you, 10 percent you know they stories
Man, tha other 5 time to show you, just know you
Then pull they strings, you tha puppet master
Fuck them other bastards, man, watch who you puffin' after
Play ya cards, go against all odds
Shoot for tha moon, if you miss you still amongst those stars
I can feel it in the air
I can feel it in the air
I can feel it in the air
I can hear it in your voice
I can feel it in the air
Can you feel it, can you feel it floatin'?
Foul picture quotin', scriptures from Revelation
Just talk shit an' got tha devil waitin'
Body get stiff, so levitate
Why do I speak blasphemy?
Knowin' one day that He'll ask for me
Ask for my sins, no one to feel His wrath for me
I go through it, so you wouldn't do it after me
As for me, I'm still circlin' tha block before I'm parkin'
Not bitchin', I'm just still cautious
Same black parka, same Uzi
Extra clips, still clappin' wit that same larkin'
Damn, I feel it in tha air, you not sincere
Nigga it ain't an us, or we, or I'ma thing
It's a good bad karma thing, this a song man
I'ma say, I swear I feel somethin' honestly
I can feel it in the air
I can feel it in the air
I can feel it in the air
I can hear it in your voice
I can feel it in the air
I can feel it in the air
I can feel it in the air
I can hear it in your voice
I can feel it in the air
I can feel it in the air
The song "Feel It In The Air" by Beanie Sigel is all about the rapper's intuition and how he can sense that something is about to happen. The opening lines suggest that Beanie Sigel's "spider senses" are tingling, indicating that he feels something is off. He trusts his intuition completely even if he cannot explain what is wrong or what he senses, and his intuition gives him a sense of impending danger. Beanie Sigel then goes on to explain that he has a steel-like vision when he closes his eyes, indicating that his intuition is strong and he is completely focused on what he senses.
He then talks about how others might misunderstand his intuition, and how he still paints a picture of what he senses in his mind's eye. The verses talk about how Beanie Sigel knows that people are not always what they seem; he can read between the lines of people's eyes and body language. He also knows that some people have hidden motives, and he is aware of the nonverbal cues that people give off. Despite that, he chooses to keep his circle tight and always keep his guard up because he knows that his intuition is not often wrong.
Overall, the lyrics of "Feel It In The Air" show how Beanie Sigel relies on his intuition to sense the world around him and navigate the dangers that exist. He speaks with conviction about his gut feeling and how he trusts it, even when those around him are not aware of what he senses.
Line by Line Meaning
I can feel it in the air
There is a certain feeling that I'm sensing around me
My spider senses is tinglin'
I am getting a strong premonition
Feel somethin', got my radars up
I am alert and prepared for whatever is to come
Somethin' goin' on, I feel funny
There is something happening that is making me uneasy
Can't tell me nuttin' different, my nose twitchin'
My intuition is telling me that something is definitely happening
Intuition settin' in like steel vision
My intuition is getting stronger and clearer
I still close my eyes, I still see visions
Even when I try to ignore it, I still have a strong feeling about what's happening
Still hear that voice in tha back of my mind
I am still hearing a voice that is warning me
So what I do? I still take heathe, I still listen
I am still cautious and aware of what's happening
I still paint that perfect picture
I am still optimistic and hopeful despite the unease
I still shine bright like a prism
I am still confident and strong despite the uncertain circumstances
My words still skippin' through air, I know you can't, don't, won't get it
People around me are not understanding my warnings and premonitions
You niggas chose to ride that shit, 'sault wit it?
People around me are choosing to ignore the warning signs and continue on a dangerous path
I'm still afloat, I ain't tha captain of tha yacht
Despite the unease, I am still managing to stay afloat
But I'm on a boat, I ain't actin' what I'm not, knowin' that I don't
I am aware of my limitations and not trying to pretend to be something I'm not
You niggas actin' like you will
People around me are pretending to be something they're not
But I know you won't, you won't
I am aware that these people are not going to follow through on their promises
I read between tha lines of ya eyes to ya brows
I can see through people's false expressions and detect their true intentions
Ya handshake ain't matchin' ya smile, you niggas foul
People are not being truthful and are deceiving those around them
I sit alone in my four cornered room starin' at hammers
I am alone and deep in thought, contemplating the situation
Ready to go bananas
I am ready to take action and fight back
Two vests on me, two techs, extra clips on me
I am prepared for a physical confrontation, with weapons at the ready
I know my mind ain't playin' tricks on me
I am aware that my intuition and premonitions are real
It's like they tryna plot a set on me
I am aware that someone is trying to set me up
Like mack tighten up ya circle before they hurt you
I am warning myself to be careful and protect myself from harm
Read they body language
I am analyzing people's nonverbal cues to understand their true intentions
85 percent communication non-verbal
Most of our communication is not through words, but through actions and expressions
85 percent swear they know you, 10 percent you know they stories
Most people think they know you, but really you only know a fraction of their true motives
Man, tha other 5 time to show you, just know you
The remaining 5% of interactions will reveal a person's true intentions
Then pull they strings, you tha puppet master
If you can decipher a person's true motivations, you can control their actions
Fuck them other bastards, man, watch who you puffin' after
Ignore those who are not trustworthy, and be careful about who you associate with
Play ya cards, go against all odds
Be strategic and take risks, even when the odds are against you
Shoot for tha moon, if you miss you still amongst those stars
Aim high and don't be afraid to fail, because even if you don't succeed, you will still achieve great things
Can you feel it, can you feel it floatin'?
Can you sense the unease that is present?
Foul picture quotin', scriptures from Revelation
I am referencing biblical texts to describe the dire situation at hand
Just talk shit an' got tha devil waitin'
People who talk recklessly are inviting danger and negative energy into their lives
Body get stiff, so levitate
The situation is tense and requires a careful approach
Why do I speak blasphemy?
Why do I say things that go against my religious beliefs?
Knowin' one day that He'll ask for me
I am aware that I will have to answer for my actions and words eventually
Ask for my sins, no one to feel His wrath for me
I will have to atone for my own sins, and no one else can do it for me
I go through it, so you wouldn't do it after me
I am going through this difficult situation so that others won't have to experience it
I'm still circlin' tha block before I'm parkin'
I am being cautious and surveying the situation before committing to a course of action
Not bitchin', I'm just still cautious
I am not complaining, I am just being sensible and patient
Same black parka, same Uzi
I am preparing to defend myself with the same weapons as before
Extra clips, still clappin' wit that same larkin'
I have more ammunition and am still prepared to defend myself with force
Damn, I feel it in tha air, you not sincere
I can sense that people around me are not genuine or trustworthy
Nigga it ain't an us, or we, or I'ma thing
This situation is not about loyalty or camaraderie, it is an individual matter
It's a good bad karma thing, this a song man
The situation is a balance of both good and bad karma, and this song is a reflection of that
I'ma say, I swear I feel somethin' honestly
I am being truthful and sincere when I say that I sense something is happening
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Written by: DWIGHT MYERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nickbratkowski9616
This song isn’t sad. This song isn’t happy. This songs just real
@melissarussell2261
Its sure is
@craftyfee7578
Facts
@chauntelamor9168
Word up
@marquisroberson3705
Facts
@chriskovacs2149
Super real if you really understand that life
@kierraferrell1523
It's 2023 and I can still feel it in the air.
@delorianholley6850
I can feel it in my toes c:
@poodie3287
💯
@shumonbrown5229
FRFR!!!...For Real!!!