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 He told Dame to pass the word on that State Property was no longer in effect, until after he was released.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.
Get That Dough
Beanie Sigel Lyrics
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Get, that, dough
Still huggin the strip
Get, that, dough
Get the dough nigga (that dough)
Uhh uhh, Sig' get, that, dough
Uhh.. yo, uhh.. yo (get, that, dough)
Summertime come around, don't nuttin come out
Snappin on they bitch, cussin her out
Mad cause they crack, ain't no crack, they sufferin a drought
Man you know how Mac play when I sling my butter
Take my show state to state like the Ringling Brothers
Keep clowns high-wired off the shit I juggle
F.B.I. eyes spyin from the shit I smuggle
Keep the trunk of the car lined with coffee grounds
The cops pull us over it throw off the hounds
Got a bitch that let me stash shit in the crib
Break her off, every week, to fix up her wig
Man I stay on a mission with whores (shit)
Cause I get down, and "Get Around," like the late Mr. Shakur
Stay in the kitchen with raw
I'm the shit when I whip, I always turn two into four
[Chorus]
Yo, get your mind right, get your grind right
til you get the shine right and get, that, dough
Stay on the low-low, duckin the po'-po'
Tuck in the fo'-fo' and get, that, dough
You get your team right, and that's the green light
to cut your cream right and get, that, dough
It won't stop why'all, until I drop why'all
I'ma hug the block why'all and get, that, dough
[Beanie]
Yo, aiyyo I got plenty dough, but there's more to make
And I'm the chef, I bake, I don't order cakes
If I'm short, shit you caught a break
I can make twenty look like twenty-eight off of water weight
I'm the shit when I'm twistin my wrist
In the kitchen with that thang that got fiends skitzin to hit
From the drugs that I drug in, the NARCs be buggin
I keep my eye on the block and a pie in the oven
Smokers come straight, I ain't breakin off nuttin
Got two thirty-eights, I can break off a dozen
You know how Mac play, when it come to that yea
I got 'em locked up on the block like it's crack day
I fucks with the pipers, ducks from the bikers
Punks on the righteous, bust at the sheisters
Stay in the kitchen with a block of raw
Razor blade play partner straw, yo
[Chorus]
[Beanie]
Yo, yo, aiyyo I cops that coke, cooks that coke
Chops that coke and give out perks work
Makes that dough, gets them ends
How you want it dog, pipe or syringe?
Aiyyo I hit the block quickly, and lick up a fifty
Tear the highway like Freeway Ricky
Spit it my way and pop shit sickly
til the Feds come and get me or the lead bullet hit me
[Chorus 2X]
"Get That Dough" is a song by American rapper Beanie Sigel, released in 2000 as part of his album, "The Truth." In this song, Sigel showcases his skills as a drug dealer, and how he can turn small amounts of money into much larger sums by manipulating the drugs he sells. The song begins with Sigel expressing his frustration with others who brag about their cars when they haven't made any money. He then goes onto to share techniques that he has developed to avoid getting caught while dealing drugs. Sigel boasts of his ability to turn small amounts of drugs into larger amounts of money, and even goes as far as to imply that he is willing to shoot anyone who tries to stop him from making money.
The lyrics of the song reveal the harsh realities of life in the inner city, where it can be difficult to make ends meet. Sigel talks about how he has to stay on the low-low and duck the po-po, which means staying out of the sight of police officers. He also talks about how he has to keep clowns high-wired off the drugs he sells, indicating that he is aware of the negative effects of his actions. Although Sigel's lyrics glorify drug dealing, he still manages to paint a realistic picture of life on the streets, where hustling and avoiding the law is essential.
Overall, "Get That Dough" is a powerful track that shows the lengths that people will go to make money in difficult circumstances. The song is not just about drug dealing, but also about survival and the need to do whatever it takes to get by.
Line by Line Meaning
Get, that, dough
Emphasizing the importance of obtaining money
Still huggin the strip
Continuing to work the streets for profit
Get the dough nigga (that dough)
Reiterating the goal to acquire wealth
Uhh uhh, Sig' get, that, dough
Beanie Sigel is determined to make money
I'm sick of niggaz talkin bout they whips - when they bustin 'em out
Tired of people bragging about their cars when they can't even afford it
Summertime come around, don't nuttin come out
People have no money in the summer, despite boasting about it earlier
Snappin on they bitch, cussin her out
Taking out frustration on women because of financial struggles
Mad cause they crack, ain't no crack, they sufferin a drought
Upset because the drug market is weak, causing financial hardship
Man you know how Mac play when I sling my butter
Beanie Sigel is confident in his drug dealing skills
Take my show state to state like the Ringling Brothers
Traveling to different states to sell drugs
Keep clowns high-wired off the shit I juggle
People are addicted to the drugs he sells
F.B.I. eyes spyin from the shit I smuggle
Beanie Sigel is aware that his activities are being monitored by the authorities
Keep the trunk of the car lined with coffee grounds
Hiding the scent of the drugs in the trunk
The cops pull us over it throw off the hounds
Preventing police drug dogs from detecting the drugs
Got a bitch that let me stash shit in the crib
Using a woman's house to store drugs
Break her off, every week, to fix up her wig
Paying the woman in exchange for using her home
Man I stay on a mission with whores (shit)
Consistently hustling with prostitutes
Cause I get down, and "Get Around," like the late Mr. Shakur
Hustling similar to Tupac Shakur's song 'Get Around'
Stay in the kitchen with raw
Cooking and selling drugs
I'm the shit when I whip, I always turn two into four
Beanie Sigel is skilled in multiplying drug amounts
Yo, get your mind right, get your grind right
Motivating others to focus and work hard
til you get the shine right and get, that, dough
Continuing until success and wealth is achieved
Stay on the low-low, duckin the po'-po'
Keeping a low profile to avoid the police
Tuck in the fo'-fo' and get, that, dough
Carrying weapons to protect themselves while hustling
You get your team right, and that's the green light
If the team is capable, they will be successful
to cut your cream right and get, that, dough
To manage finances correctly and maintain profits
It won't stop why'all, until I drop why'all
Continuing to hustle until death
I'ma hug the block why'all and get, that, dough
Working hard on the streets to make money
Yo, aiyyo I got plenty dough, but there's more to make
Despite having money, there is still more money to be made
And I'm the chef, I bake, I don't order cakes
Beanie Sigel doesn't rely on others for profit, he creates his own opportunities
If I'm short, shit you caught a break
If he cannot produce enough drugs to satisfy a customer, they miss out
I can make twenty look like twenty-eight off of water weight
Manipulating drug amounts to make more money
In the kitchen with that thang that got fiends skitzin to hit
Cooking an addictive drug that customers can't resist
From the drugs that I drug in, the NARCs be buggin
Authorities are always watching Beanie for his illegal activities
Smokers come straight, I ain't breakin off nuttin
Beanie is tough on customers when it comes to pricing and profit
Got two thirty-eights, I can break off a dozen
Guns are used to protect his profits
You know how Mac play, when it come to that yea
You know how Beanie plays when it comes to making money
I got 'em locked up on the block like it's crack day
Customers are dependent on his drugs, just like a crack addict
I fucks with the pipers, ducks from the bikers
Beanie associates with drug addicts, but avoids those who may cause issues
Punks on the righteous, bust at the sheisters
Beanie punishes other dealers who cheat him
Stay in the kitchen with a block of raw
Continuing to cook and sell drugs
Razor blade play partner straw, yo
Using tools to divide and distribute drugs
Yo, aiyyo I cops that coke, cooks that coke
Beanie is involved in every step of the drug process
Chops that coke and give out perks work
Dividing the drugs and distributing them to customers
Makes that dough, gets them ends
Earning a large profit from drug sales
How you want it dog, pipe or syringe?
Asking customers how they would like to consume their drugs
Aiyyo I hit the block quickly, and lick up a fifty
Quickly making money on the streets
Tear the highway like Freeway Ricky
Driving fast to avoid the police, similar to Freeway Ricky Ross
Spit it my way and pop shit sickly
Beanie is confident in his skills and disregards criticism
til the Feds come and get me or the lead bullet hit me
Continuing to hustle until he is caught by the authorities or killed
Chorus x2
Main theme of the song is reiterated to hustle hard and make money
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BERTRAM BROWN, CARLTON GRANT, SALAAM REMI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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on special delivery (nas & d-block diss)
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