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 He told Dame to pass the word on that State Property was no longer in effect, until after he was released.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.
It's Not Right
Beanie Sigel Lyrics
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Do even asked me the reason...
[Freeway]
Yeah I know,you hear freeway everywhere you go
Before rap you see freeway everywhere you at
You can bounce, he move yayo heavy with the crack
Now I'm in there like Prego with the ROC
Thick like labels with mack
Now I do doughnuts on the cops,keep cradles of stacks
And you now when you hot when niggas hate on ya' tracks
And you know when you shot when bullets come out ya' back
For words coming out your mouth watch the way you rat
'Cause I'm from the streets and you will hate the way I act
With a SK, Nine, or a Dillinger pick the heat
Mad cause' I lounge in a 8 Cylinder pick a beat
Fuck it up, holla at Julio get it checked
My squad do circles like Hula-hoops with ya' freaks
Send her home after giving us neck, you can't sleep
Wonder why ya' girlfriend not giving you sex
Same nigga you told can't stop hustlin' won't eat,uhhn!
[Chorus: x 2]
Tell me how we know,
This we lead will take us places that we don't want to go
Now I really want to change,but I'm chasing change
Trying to ease the pain, shelter for the rain
I don't want to hurt no more
[Omilio]
Yo, since a buck I been a knuckle-head
Half of the stuff you said, went in one and out the other ear
You break ya' neck for what I asked for
Pops wasn't around one of the reasons why I'm hustlin' now
One of the reasons why you strugglin' now,
Wit' three one your own, workin' the night shift and leavin' us home
It's cool mom, I just couldn't got to school mom
'Cause of rappin' cause' of that you 'bout to move mom
Boy make moves mom, soon mom, trying to get us away
From them nosey neighbors and the boys in blue mom,
But I remember them times, no food in the crib
Nobody taking timeout schoolin' the kids
In school with the kids they got they Timb's on
Buttered up, it wasn't right
I'm up in there my slim's on button up, it's alright
But they ain't never clown me, they see pain up in me
I had a little Sugar Shane up in me
[Chorus: x 2]
[Beanie Sigel]
Why that cat gotta be pushin' them Bently's
Back to back like that , cause' god meant me
You little dirty punks ain't ready for the boy
Load four thiry chunks and eatin' seventy more
What makes you say that is it cause I'm laid back
Spinnin' through them wheels of fortune like Sajak
Pump your brakes scrap, I only spit it for ya'll
Niggas like my nigga Mark eatin' space packs
Ya'll niggas want R.I.P but I'm CEO
I remember I use to see CC
Cop, cook, and collect
My nigga Kyle use to cook it the best
But for you crooked cops I got a 40 cal that'll cook up
Ya' chest, paralyzed my man, slimmed his legs and
Paralyzed his chance, I know Allah got plans
But still I reminisce at night this can't be us this
Can't be right
[Chorus: x 2]
[Omilio]
It's funny me chasing change
Made my whole life change, got me a range
Slammed in the bing, freedom snatched away
Hug my momma from a K,
Watchin' a tear roll off her face
But mom is hurting no more
[Chorus: x 2]
The song "It's Not Right" by Beanie Sigel, Freeway, Sparks, and Young Chris tells a story of the struggles and hardships of life in the streets. Each verse describes the various challenges and obstacles that each artist has faced in their lives. Freeway's verse speaks of his rise from drug dealing to fame, the jealousy and hate that comes with success, and his warning to those who would cross him. Omilio's verse speaks of his struggles growing up in a broken home, his mother's sacrifice to provide for her family, and his own journey to success. Beanie Sigel's verse speaks of his own success and the violence and danger that comes with it, his loyalty to his friends and his desire for revenge against those who have hurt them. The chorus emphasizes the pain and difficulty of living a life of crime and the desire for change.
Overall, the lyrics of the song convey a sense of regret and longing for a better life, while also reflecting on the harsh realities of living in poverty and the need to hustle to survive. The artists' personal experiences and struggles make the song relatable and powerful, highlighting the universality of the struggle to overcome adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Do even asked me the reason...
Someone asked Freeway for the reason behind something.
Yeah I know,you hear freeway everywhere you go
Freeway is well-known and his name is everywhere.
Before rap you see freeway everywhere you at
Even before he was a rapper, Freeway's name was still everywhere.
You can bounce, he move yayo heavy with the crack
Freeway is involved in the drug trade and moves large amounts of cocaine.
Now I'm in there like Prego with the ROC
Freeway is now part of the Roc-A-Fella Records label.
Thick like labels with mack
Freeway is very connected and influential, like a record label executive.
Now I do doughnuts on the cops,keep cradles of stacks
Freeway now has enough money to taunt the police and keep large amounts of cash.
And you now when you hot when niggas hate on ya' tracks
When other rappers start to hate on Freeway's music, that means he's doing well.
And you know when you shot when bullets come out ya' back
When someone shoots you in the back, it's obvious that you've been targeted and are in danger.
For words coming out your mouth watch the way you rat
If someone talks too much, they might get themselves into trouble with the law.
'Cause I'm from the streets and you will hate the way I act
Freeway's behavior might not be suitable for everyone, especially those who are not familiar with life on the streets.
With a SK, Nine, or a Dillinger pick the heat
Freeway has access to a variety of guns and is willing to use them.
Mad cause' I lounge in a 8 Cylinder pick a beat
Freeway is successful and has a taste for luxury cars and music beats.
Fuck it up, holla at Julio get it checked
If there's a problem, Freeway has a contact named Julio who can help fix it.
My squad do circles like Hula-hoops with ya' freaks
Freeway's friends and associates like to hang out with women who are promiscuous.
Send her home after giving us neck, you can't sleep
After having sexual relations with these women, they are sent home and the men involved might have trouble sleeping.
Wonder why ya' girlfriend not giving you sex
Perhaps the women that Freeway and his friends are involved with are taking away from the sex lives of their partners.
Same nigga you told can't stop hustlin' won't eat,uhhn!
Someone who was told they couldn't hustle and make money is now thriving and won't go hungry.
Tell me how we know,
The chorus is asking for an explanation or understanding of something.
This we lead will take us places that we don't want to go
Current choices and actions might lead to negative consequences.
Now I really want to change,but I'm chasing change
Although someone might want to change, the desire for money and success keeps them from doing so.
Trying to ease the pain, shelter for the rain
Money and success are being pursued in order to make life easier and more comfortable.
I don't want to hurt no more
The chorus expresses a desire to stop experiencing pain.
Yo, since a buck I been a knuckle-head
Omilio admits to being a troublemaker since a young age.
Half of the stuff you said, went in one and out the other ear
Omilio didn't always listen to the advice given to him.
You break ya' neck for what I asked for
Omilio recognizes the sacrifices his mother made for him.
Pops wasn't around one of the reasons why I'm hustlin' now
Omilio's father not being present might have contributed to his current lifestyle of hustling for money.
One of the reasons why you strugglin' now,
Omilio points out that his mother's struggles might also be due to the absence of his father.
Wit' three one your own, workin' the night shift and leavin' us home
Omilio's mother had to work hard to provide for her family, often leaving her children alone at night.
It's cool mom, I just couldn't got to school mom
Omilio understands his mother's situation and why he couldn't go to school.
'Cause of rappin' cause' of that you 'bout to move mom
Omilio's success in rapping is about to give his mother a chance to move to a better place.
Boy make moves mom, soon mom, trying to get us away
Omilio is motivated to make moves to get his family into a better situation.
From them nosey neighbors and the boys in blue mom,
Omilio wants to protect his family from the dangers and intrusions of the police and nosy neighbors.
But I remember them times, no food in the crib
Omilio recalls the difficult times when there wasn't enough food in his house.
Nobody taking timeout schoolin' the kids
During those difficult times, there wasn't anyone around to provide educational guidance to the kids.
In school with the kids they got they Timb's on
Other kids at school wore Timb's boots, a popular brand in hip-hop culture.
Buttered up, it wasn't right
Omilio couldn't afford the same things as his peers and this wasn't fair.
I'm up in there my slim's on button up, it's alright
Despite not having the same material possessions, Omilio was still able to present himself well.
But they ain't never clown me, they see pain up in me
Omilio's peers might not have made fun of him because they could see the pain he was going through.
I had a little Sugar Shane up in me
Omilio had some of the same qualities and potential as a young Sugar Shane Mosley, a famous boxer.
Why that cat gotta be pushin' them Bently's
Beanie Sigel questions why someone needs to own and flaunt expensive cars like a Bentley.
Back to back like that , cause' god meant me
Beanie Sigel justifies his own success and ownership of expensive cars by saying it was meant to be.
You little dirty punks ain't ready for the boy
Beanie Sigel is confident that no one can match him.
Load four thiry chunks and eatin' seventy more
Beanie Sigel has access to guns and is willing to use them to protect himself.
What makes you say that is it cause I'm laid back
Beanie Sigel wonders why people underestimate him because of his laid-back demeanor.
Spinnin' through them wheels of fortune like Sajak
Beanie Sigel feels like he's winning in life, like the host of the game show Wheel of Fortune.
Pump your brakes scrap, I only spit it for ya'll
Beanie Sigel reminds everyone to calm down and listen to his music.
Niggas like my nigga Mark eatin' space packs
Beanie Sigel has friends who are doing well in life and enjoy eating astronaut ice cream (space packs).
Ya'll niggas want R.I.P but I'm CEO
Beanie Sigel feels like others are jealous of his success and want him to fail, but he is in charge (a CEO).
I remember I use to see CC
Beanie Sigel has memories of someone named CC.
Cop, cook, and collect
CC might have been involved in the drug trade, as he was responsible for distributing the drugs, cooking them, and collecting money.
My nigga Kyle use to cook it the best
One of Beanie Sigel's friends, Kyle, was particularly good at cooking drugs for distribution.
But for you crooked cops I got a 40 cal that'll cook up
Beanie Sigel is prepared to use a powerful gun to defend himself against corrupt police officers.
Ya' chest, paralyzed my man, slimmed his legs and
Beanie Sigel's friend was shot and is now paralyzed from the chest down.
Paralyzed his chance, I know Allah got plans
Although his friend's life has been altered by the shooting, Beanie Sigel trusts that God knows what he's doing with people's lives.
But still I reminisce at night this can't be us this
Beanie Sigel thinks about what could have been and can't believe what has actually happened to his friend.
Can't be right
The chorus repeats its desire for a better life and a better world that is fair and just.
It's funny me chasing change
Omilio finds it amusing that pursuing money and success has led to a drastic change in his life.
Made my whole life change, got me a range
Omilio's success has brought him wealth and the ability to purchase an expensive car.
Slammed in the bing, freedom snatched away
Omilio has been thrown in prison, where his freedom has been taken away.
Hug my momma from a K,
Omilio is worried for his mother's safety and wants to protect her with a firearm (K refers to a Kalashnikov rifle).
Watchin' a tear roll off her face
Omilio is emotionally affected by his mother's sadness and tears.
But mom is hurting no more
The chorus repeats its desire for an end to suffering.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Missing Link Music, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LESLIE PRIDGEN, JOSEPH WAYNE FREEMAN, BILL GREENE, THEODORE LIFE, KENNETH WILLIAM JOHNSON, JUSTIN GREGORY SMITH, DWIGHT GRANT, CHRISTOPHER RIES
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