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 He told Dame to pass the word on that State Property was no longer in effect, until after he was released.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.
Man's World
Beanie Sigel Lyrics
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"This is a man's world!"
Bitch, uhh
"This is a man's world!"
Man's world prick, yeah
"This is a man's world!"
Man's world, all y'all little kids out there
run around with y'all little gats, man
Man's world, go to summer school nigga, get your G.E.D.
Yeah, this a man's world pricks, no broads allowed
All my niggaz with that raw allowed
All my niggaz with they fours allowed
who won't hesitate to bang a nigga, right in between they brows
Let's roll, fuck them bitch-ass niggaz, wearin thongs and skirts
Tryin to catch 'em while they goin to work
Hit them niggaz on they job at they lunch break, make the pump quick
Leave 'em ump-slayed when the fuckin pump spray
I roll with a sick all-out squad
Ten deep, let's roll-out squad
Bring heat when it's cold outside
Mack stick to script and stick to street
Stick in clip and flip your Jeep
Got extended shit and different heat
Mack M-1 double now
I'm knockin feathers out your bubble-down
Stop the blood claat cryin
Blood claats from the iron, you're dyin, no lyin
This a man world nigga, sit down you girl niggaz
"This is a man's world!"
Man, this a man world nigga, sit down you girl niggaz
"This is a man's world!"
This a man world nigga, man.. man..
"This is a man's world!"
This a man world nigga, FUCK what people think
This a man's world bitch, all you whores bow down
It's B. Sig., I pimp like TA-DOW, peep game
I sling meth in vials, hit your kitchen cook your pies up
Bring the coke back in piles, I'm that
Oh yeah I almost forgot
Bitch, get a foot up your ass
if you don't get your foot on that ave and start lookin for cash
Just get mine right, your money like, don't make me come out there
I smacked you whore and get you done right there
Leave this imprint 'cross your forehead, from the moray
Bitch know my forte, I'm not for-play
Hit your block, let the glock four-play
Finger fuckin a trigger is not fore-play
One more time, I'm not for-play
It's a man's world, how it's supposed to go
Only the soldiers roll, you young like (?) though
I move like Sonny, but never backwards
Weave in and out of traffic, holdin that package
Weight don't get moved, it get pressed off the bench
Move through an alley and a hole in the fence
I see when you move you tense
It's a man's world nigga, sit down you girl niggaz
It's a man's world kiko, they shoulda told you from the get-go
that you fuckin with them South Philly sickos
Think it's all raps 'til them gats start to hit you
Black talons cripple, Operation Lockdown the town with them nickels
Dopeman, dopeman!
But peep it, I ain't goin to court
I bang people that be goin to court
And know people I ain't goin for shorts
Bring straight money, cake money
That tan coat, razor blade, straw plate money
That grab coke, never weigh to pay for it money
Grab toast laser hater break for it money
Shit, you think you fast? Run nigga, dumb nigga
Don't get your skin grafted up, chin tacked up
Fuck around, and get your men racked up
Whatchu think all the gats is for, you can't last a war
It's a man's world nigga, sit down you girl niggaz
This a man world nigga, sit down you girl niggaz
"This is a man's world!"
Man, this a man world nigga, sit down you girl niggaz
"This is a man's world!"
This a man world nigga, man.. man..
"This is a man's world!"
This a man world nigga, fuck what people think
In Beanie Sigel’s song, “Man’s World,” the rapper dominates the track with his hardcore lyrics and aggressive delivery. Sigel ensures that listeners understand that this world belongs to the men, with the repeating lyrics, “This is a man’s world.” The artist aims to send a message to society that women cannot exist in men's world and suggests that men are superior to women in every aspect. Sigel further reinforces this idea by insulting men who appear feminine, dismissing them as “girl niggaz” or “whores.” He goes on to challenge these men to get their act together, go look for money, and hustle like a man. The artist reveals his violent tendencies with lines like, “won't hesitate to bang a nigga, right in between they brows,” which indicates that he is not afraid to use physical force against men who do not fit into his definition of masculinity.
Apart from the aggressive and sexist lyrics, Beanie Sigel’s “Man’s World” is a reflection of the gangster rap culture that was prevalent in America in the early 2000s. The song’s production comprises a hard-hitting beat, with deep bass and percussion that creates a tense and ominous atmosphere. Sigel’s aggressive delivery and the raw lyrics match the instrumental to create an unapologetic and badass track. Overall, the song shows the reality of the streets and portrays the harsh and unforgiving environment that many people had to navigate just to survive.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a man's world
This is a place dominated by men
"This is a man's world!"
Bitch, uhh
This is a man's world and I'm calling out anyone who disagrees.
Man's world prick, yeah
Man's world, all y'all little kids out there
run around with y'all little gats, man
This is a place for men, not little kids with guns.
Man's world, go to summer school nigga, get your G.E.D.
This is a place for the educated men who have passed their G.E.D exam.
Yeah, this a man's world pricks, no broads allowed
All my niggaz with that raw allowed
All my niggaz with they fours allowed
who won't hesitate to bang a nigga, right in between they brows
This is a place for men, women are not allowed. Men who are violent and willing to kill are welcome here.
Let's roll, fuck them bitch-ass niggaz, wearin thongs and skirts
Tryin to catch 'em while they goin to work
Hit them niggaz on they job at they lunch break, make the pump quick
Leave 'em ump-slayed when the fuckin pump spray
I roll with a sick all-out squad
Men in skirts are not welcome here, let's go find them and kill them. We have a squad of violent men ready to do the job.
Ten deep, let's roll-out squad
Bring heat when it's cold outside
Mack stick to script and stick to street
Stick in clip and flip your Jeep
Got extended shit and different heat
Mack M-1 double now
We have a group of ten men ready to fight. We are heavily armed and have different types of weapons. We are ready for anything.
I'm knockin feathers out your bubble-down
Stop the blood claat cryin
Blood claats from the iron, you're dyin, no lyin
I'm going to kill you and there's no denying it.
This a man world nigga, man.. man..
This a man world nigga, FUCK what people think
This is a place for men and I don't care what others think.
This a man's world bitch, all you whores bow down
It's B. Sig., I pimp like TA-DOW, peep game
I sling meth in vials, hit your kitchen cook your pies up
Bring the coke back in piles, I'm that
Women should respect men in this world. I am a pimp who deals drugs and makes money.
Oh yeah I almost forgot
Bitch, get a foot up your ass
if you don't get your foot on that ave and start lookin for cash
Just get mine right, your money like, don't make me come out there
I smacked you whore and get you done right there
Leave this imprint 'cross your forehead, from the moray
Bitch know my forte, I'm not for-play
Women should do what I say and make money for me. I'm not afraid to hurt them if they don't comply.
It's a man's world nigga, sit down you girl niggaz
It's a man's world kiko, they shoulda told you from the get-go
that you fuckin with them South Philly sickos
This is a place for men and you should have known that before getting involved with us.
Think it's all raps 'til them gats start to hit you
Black talons cripple, Operation Lockdown the town with them nickels
You may think we're just rapping, but we are ready to use guns and violence to take control of the city.
Dopeman, dopeman!
But peep it, I ain't goin to court
I bang people that be goin to court
And know people I ain't goin for shorts
I sell drugs, but I won't get caught because I kill anyone who's going to report me.
Bring straight money, cake money
That tan coat, razor blade, straw plate money
That grab coke, never weigh to pay for it money
Grab toast laser hater break for it money
I make money through illegal means and I have various ways to do it.
Shit, you think you fast? Run nigga, dumb nigga
Don't get your skin grafted up, chin tacked up
Fuck around, and get your men racked up
Whatchu think all the gats is for, you can't last a war
You may think you're fast, but you're not. Don't get yourself killed. We have guns for a reason and we are not afraid to use them.
It's a man's world nigga, sit down you girl niggaz
This is a place for men, not for weaklings.
This a man world nigga, man.. man..
This a man world nigga, fuck what people think
This is a place for men and I'm proud of it. I don't care about others' opinions.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAY SEAN, PAUL SIMON BROWN, RISHPAL SINGH REKHI
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