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 He told Dame to pass the word on that State Property was no longer in effect, until after he was released.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.
Philly Philly
Beanie Sigel Lyrics
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Philly is where I'm from
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Mm, mm, mm, mm
Mm-mm, mm-mm, mm, mm
We from P-H-I-L-A period
P-A period, Eve, they hearin' it
I hate the game, fuck the fame, but I'm lovin' the dough
You couldn't tell me in a million years
And a thousands bars that I roam the reservoir with dogs
Show the world what crew love was about
Drop "Adrenaline"
"Four, five, six," I showed 'em what a thug was about
I know you love flossin' wit' X, bustin' them checks
Gettin' tattoos, paw prints on your chest
I ain't' mad, baby, get that cash
Make them hatin' bitches kiss your ass
Ruff Ryde, lift that strap
I'm gon walk 'til I see how these flee's gon' feel
When I come through with the whip with the bee's on the wheel
Burgundy thing, cream gut, cherry wood
Steerin' wheel, a B surround by the wing on the hood
I know they like, "How they collide?"
He roll wit Roc, you Ruff Ryde
But we Black Friday tied
How you think they gon' feel seein' us Grammy night
Let me tell you, a bunch of if, and's and mics
Billboard charts, Source ads and mics
And if I say so myself, goddamn, we tight
Fuck bein' humble ain't no other way to end this
We ain't open up the doors
We knocked that bitch up off the hinges
Oh, Philly, Philly
Mmm, Philly where I am from
Mmm, Philly, Philly
Mmm, Philly where I am from
Mmm, Philly, Philly
Mmm, Philly where I am from
Mmm, Philly, Philly
Mmm, Philly where I am from
Yo, yo
No doubt we represent P-H-I-L-A period
E-V-E period, fuck wit' Beenie period
We gon' hold it down for Illadel' for life
Came through made a name, nigga, nailed it tight
And now we shine, been knew, shit it was 'bout time
Switched from streets to beats, platinum lines
Used to struggle in the hood just to brodie the mic
Took the fame cause they ain't give it us, now we excite
The biggest crowds and they screamin' loud, "Philly the shit"
Roc-A-Fella rap guerrilla, blond bombshell bitch
I Ruff Ryde, take your mind, shit, you doin' the same
Work hard, now the streets stay shoutin' our names
Fame is funny, get money, snakes in the grass
When the hostility shows, niggas face get smashed
But I stay grounded, brick house stallion
My bitches keep me real while I make millions
Pile it on, huh, we gon' have it all any minute
Give it back to the hood and we gon' ball in a minute
'Cause anything we want, we gon' have on our plates
Matter of time before we killed it, Beans, it was our fate
And cats is stressed, gave it all, they expected less
Disrespect, take it back the hood, protect your chest
Tried to break us but we broke through
Got the job done, that's what's up
Runnin' shit now tell them where I am from
Oh, Philly, Philly
Mmm, Philly where I am from
Mmm, Philly, Philly
Mmm, Philly where I am from
Mmm, Philly, Philly
Mm, Philly where I am from
Mmm, Philly, Philly
Mmm, Philly where I am from
Mmm, Philly, Philly
Mmm, Philly where I am from
Mmm, Philly, Philly
Mmm, Philly where I am from
Mmm, Philly, Philly
Mmm, Philly where I am from
Mmm, Philly, Philly
Mm, Philly where I am from
Mmm, Philly, Philly
Mmm, Philly where I am from
Mmm, Philly, Philly
Mmm, Philly where I am from
Mmm, Philly, Philly
Mmm, Philly where I am from
The song "Philly" by Beanie Sigel ft. Peedi Crakk is an ode to their hometown, Philadelphia. The opening lines establish the theme of the song by stating “Philly is where I'm from”. The duo declares their pride for their city and their loyalty to their community despite the challenges they face in the music industry. The lyrics also allude to the fierce competition that exists between different rap labels and crews. The repeated chorus “Philly, Philly, mmm Philly where I am from” glorifies their city and emphasizes the centrality of Philadelphia in their identities.
The first verse by Beanie Sigel mentions his loyalty to his Roc-A-Fella music label and his disdain for fame. He also alludes to his past experiences on the street as a dog in “the reservoir,” before joining the Roc-A-Fella family. He then references his hit songs “Adrenaline” and “456” as a testament to his artistic genius. Peedi Crakk’s verse talks about his collaboration with Beanie Sigel and their love for Philadelphia. He also mentions his affiliation with the music label “Ruff Ryde.” He talks about the struggles that he and Beanie Sigel had to overcome to reach their level of success.
Line by Line Meaning
We from P-H-I-L-A period
We represent Philadelphia with pride
P-A period, Eve, they hearin' it
We also represent Pennsylvania and Eve is helping spread our message
Believe they fearin' it, but lovin' it though
Our competitors may be intimidated by us, but our fans love us
I hate the game, fuck the fame, but I'm lovin' the dough
I don't enjoy the music industry or fame, but I'm making money from it
You couldn't tell me in a million years
I never would have believed
And a thousands bars that I roam the reservoir with dogs
That I would become so successful that I could hang out with powerful people
Show the world what crew love was about
We want to demonstrate the unity and support within our group
Drop 'Adrenaline'
We released a successful album
'Four, five, six,' I showed 'em what a thug was about
Our music demonstrates tough and gritty themes
I know you love flossin' wit' X, bustin' them checks
I know you enjoy showing off your wealth and spending money
Gettin' tattoos, paw prints on your chest
You are expressing yourself through body art
I ain't' mad, baby, get that cash
I don't judge you for making money
Make them hatin' bitches kiss your ass
Ignore the negativity from haters and enjoy your success
Ruff Ryde, lift that strap
We come from a rough background and may need to defend ourselves
I'm gon walk 'til I see how these flee's gon' feel
I will keep going until I get a reaction from my fans
When I come through with the whip with the bee's on the wheel
When I drive my car with the emblem of my group on it
Burgundy thing, cream gut, cherry wood
My car has a specific color scheme
Steerin' wheel, a B surround by the wing on the hood
There are specific decorations on the car's exterior
I know they like, "How they collide?"
People may be surprised that we are working together
He roll wit Roc, you Ruff Ryde
They are confused about our allegiances
But we Black Friday tied
We have a strong connection despite our different groups
How you think they gon' feel seein' us Grammy night
People may be surprised to see us at the prestigious Grammy Awards
Let me tell you, a bunch of if, and's and mics
It's important to focus on the music, not the rumors or speculation
Billboard charts, Source ads and mics
Our success can be measured by music industry standards
And if I say so myself, goddamn, we tight
We are a talented group of musicians
Fuck bein' humble ain't no other way to end this
We are proud of our success and won't downplay it
We ain't open up the doors
We didn't wait for opportunities, we created them
We knocked that bitch up off the hinges
We were forceful and successful in achieving our goals
No doubt we represent P-H-I-L-A period
Once again, we are proud to represent Philadelphia
E-V-E period, fuck wit' Beenie period
Eve is supporting and promoting Beanie Sigel's music
We gon' hold it down for Illadel' for life
We will continue to represent and support Philadelphia for our entire lives
Came through made a name, nigga, nailed it tight
We became successful and earned a strong reputation
And now we shine, been knew, shit it was 'bout time
We always knew we had the potential to be successful, and now it's happening
Switched from streets to beats, platinum lines
We transitioned from a rough lifestyle to creating popular music
Used to struggle in the hood just to brodie the mic
We had to work hard in our earlier days to perform and make music
Took the fame cause they ain't give it us, now we excite
We didn't wait for opportunities, we made them ourselves and are now successful
The biggest crowds and they screamin' loud, "Philly the shit"
Our fans support us and represent our city
Roc-A-Fella rap guerrilla, blond bombshell bitch
We are a strong and talented group, with Eve being a prominent female member
I Ruff Ryde, take your mind, shit, you doin' the same
We come from a similar background and lifestyle as Ruff Ryders
Work hard, now the streets stay shoutin' our names
Our hard work has paid off and we have gained recognition on the streets
Fame is funny, get money, snakes in the grass
The music industry can be treacherous and full of deceitful people
When the hostility shows, niggas face get smashed
When there is conflict, people may get violent
But I stay grounded, brick house stallion
I remain level-headed despite the challenges
My bitches keep me real while I make millions
My friends and associates help me stay true to myself, even with my success
Pile it on, huh, we gon' have it all any minute
We are on the cusp of achieving everything we want
Give it back to the hood and we gon' ball in a minute
We want to share our success and support our community
'Cause anything we want, we gon' have on our plates
We are confident in our ability to achieve whatever we desire
Matter of time before we killed it, Beans, it was our fate
Our success was inevitable and Beanie Sigel was destined to be a part of it
And cats is stressed, gave it all, they expected less
People may be envious or disappointed in our success
Disrespect, take it back the hood, protect your chest
If someone disrespects us, we have to stand up for ourselves and our community
Tried to break us but we broke through
Despite any obstacles or challenges, we still succeeded
Got the job done, that's what's up
We accomplished what we set out to do and that's impressive
Runnin' shit now tell them where I am from
We have achieved a level of dominance and success, representing Philadelphia
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eve Jeffers, Kasseem Dean, Darrin Dean, Dwight Grant
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mo Almo
Beanie Sigel
Philly is where I'm from
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm-mm, mm-mm, mm, mm
[Verse 1: Beanie Sigel]
We from P-H-I-L-A period
P-A period, Eve, they hearin' it
Believe they fearin' it, but lovin' it, though
I hate the game, fuck the fame, but I'm lovin' the dough
You couldn't tell me in a million years
And a thousands bars that I'd roam the reservoir with dogs
Show the world what crew love was about
Drop "Adrenaline!", "4-5-6", I showed 'em what a thug was about
I know you love flossin' with X, bustin' them checks
Getting tattoos, paw prints on your chest
I ain't mad, baby, get that cash
Make them hatin' bitches kiss your ass, Ruff Ryde, lift that strap
I'm gon' walk 'til I see how these fleas gon' feel
When I come through with the whip with the Bs on the wheel
Burgundy thing, cream gut, cherry wood
Steerin' wheel, a B surrounded by the wing on the hood
I know they like, "How they collide?"
He roll with Roc, you Ruff Ryde, but we Black Friday tied
How you think they gon' feel seein' us Grammy night?
Let me tell you, a bunch of ifs, ands and mights
Billboard charts, Source ads and mics
And if I say so myself, goddamn, we tight
Fuck bein' humble, ain't no other way to end this
We ain't open up the door, we knocked that bitch up off the hinges
[Chorus: Beanie Sigel & Eve]
Oh, Philly, Philly
Mm, Philly where I am from
Mm, Philly, Philly
Mm, Philly where I am from
Mm, Philly, Philly
Mm, Philly where I am from
Mm, Philly, Philly
Mm, Philly where I am from (Yo, yo, yo)
[Verse 2: Eve]
No doubt we represent P-H-I-L-A period
E-V-E period, fuck with B period
We gon' hold it down for Illadel' for life
Came through, made a name, nigga, nailed it tight
And now we shine, been knew, shit it was 'bout time
Switched from streets to beats, Platinum lines
Used to struggle in the hood just to brodie the mic
Took the fame 'cause they ain't give it us, now we excite
The biggest crowds and they screamin' loud, Philly the shit
Roc-A-Fella rap guerrilla, blonde bombshell bitch
I Ruff Ryde, take your mind, shit, you doin' the same
Work hard, now the streets stay shoutin' our names
Fame is funny, get money, snakes in the grass
When the hostility shows, niggas face get smashed
But I stay grounded, brick house stallion
My bitches keep me real while I make millions
Pile it on, huh, we gon' have it all in a minute
Give it back the hood and we gon' ball in a minute
'Cause anything we want, we gon' have on our plate
Matter of time before we killed it, Beans, it was our fate
And cats is stressed, gave it all, they expected less
Disrespect, take it back the hood, protect your chest
Tried to break us, but we broke through, got the job done
That's what's up, runnin' shit, now tell 'em where I am from
Matthieu Côté
Fucking dope track when it started playing in Hustle with Adam Sandler I almost jumped out of my seat.
A-Spiv
Facts!!!! Same here
Dagan Barela
Hell yeah just seen it today and I started rapping the song out load right away!!
muyangwa mungoni
Am here because of that 😂
Professor
Same! Great song, nice movie
Faison Faison
Keep it a bean , I just paused the movie right now just to play this jawn real quick! 💜💜💜💜
Bryan Canizales
Headed to Philly in a week, can’t wait to blast this on my way there
Marvin Ramirez
Once you there my g
Bryce Anthony
Adam Sandler is the goat for putting this on the Hustle movie
Thomas Vaughan
Ong 😂