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 He told Dame to pass the word on that State Property was no longer in effect, until after he was released.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.
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Beanie Sigel Lyrics
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If you a playa, get it now like a playa
Get it down like a playa, spit a round like a playa
If you a playa, roll an ounce like a playa
Get an ounce like a playa, bounce like a playa
If you a playa, get it now like a playa
Get it down like a playa, spit a round like a playa
If you a playa, get an ounce playa, bounce, playa
When I step in the club, bitches know my name
I don't do a lotta talkin' bitches know my game
Don't gotta buy a lotta drinks bitches know my aim
Y'all get them whores drunk just to get some brain
When the Roc in the place, they go berserk
We make em bounce till they motherfuckin' shoulders hurt
Bitches lift up skirts, take off shirts
Fine babysitters take off work
Lose they jobs, panties, shoes and bras
Niggas mad at us 'cause they lose they wives
I don't step up in the club without a weapon in the club
'Cause niggas get drunk and kick crap up in the club
That's why my tool be cocked, niggas mad 'cause my shoes be blocked
And my jewels be rocked
If you a playa, you wouldn't be in my pocket
If you a playa, you like it, you see it, you cop it
[Chorus]
If you a playa, you got the three basic niggas
Your trick your lick and your dick niggas
The object never fall in love wit 'em
Run to the malls and the clubs for them
If you a playa, then you choose 'em like a playa
Use 'em like a playa,then you lose 'em like a playa
I bet I'll still be they favorite bitch
Some bought me ice, some paid for whips
C'mon you know the rules in this playa shit
Ain't no such thing as a relationship
If you a playa, get it now like a playa, get it down like a playa
Spit a round like a playa
If you a playa, roll an ounce like a playa, get an ounce like a
Playa, bounce like a playa
If you a playa, bounce, bounce like a playa nigga, bounce, bounce
[Chorus]
Jiggaman ya heard?
If you a playa, will you pull up to the curb
Niggas chicks fly the coup when you pull up to them birds
Why the fuck would you bring her
When the rocks on that man got his whole hand lookin' like E-T's finger
If you a playa, keep your cars with the year (year)
Your watch game tight (tight) your hustle over there (uh-huh)
Your house outta sight, your enemies close
And your family tight and never try to make a ho your housewife
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Beanie Sigel's "Playa" describe the confident and authoritative persona of a player in the club scene. The chorus emphasizes the various traits and actions that define a playa, including spitting a round (presumably a rap verse), rolling an ounce (of weed), and bouncing on the dance floor. The first verse portrays the rapper attracting attention from women because of his reputation, rather than having to try hard to impress them. He mocks other men who resort to buying women drinks to get their attention. The Roc (short for Roc-A-Fella Records, the label that Beanie Sigel was signed to) is portrayed as a powerful force that dominates the club scene and makes women go crazy. The second verse is more explicit about the way in which a playa typically treats women - he has three types of men in his circle (those who pay, those who are paid, and those who are pleasured), and he chooses them strategically without any intention of forming a relationship. Instead, the singer proudly claims to have been supported by various men who have bought her jewelry and cars, and advises other women who want to be successful to follow the same rules and not fall in love.
Overall, the song portrays a cynical and ruthless perspective on relationships and sex, in which everyone is looking out for their own interests and there is little room for real emotional connections. The emphasis on material possessions like expensive cars and jewelry, and the idea that women are only valuable for their sexual favors, is a stark critique of the materialistic and misogynistic culture that is celebrated in some hip hop circles.
Line by Line Meaning
If you a playa, get it now like a playa
Act quickly and decisively like a true player
Get it down like a playa, spit a round like a playa
Be skillful and confident in your approach, like a seasoned player
If you a playa, roll an ounce like a playa
Be able to handle large quantities of drugs, like a true player
Get an ounce like a playa, bounce like a playa
Be able to party and have a good time, like a true player
When I step in the club, bitches know my name
I am a well-known player in the club scene, and women recognize me
I don't do a lotta talkin' bitches know my game
I don't need to brag or boast about my skills as a player, women already know what I'm about
Don't gotta buy a lotta drinks bitches know my aim
I don't need to spend money on women to get their attention or affection, they know I'm just looking for a good time
When the Roc in the place, they go berserk
When my crew is around, women get excited and go crazy
We make em bounce till they motherfuckin' shoulders hurt
We keep the party going and keep the women dancing, until they're tired and sore
Bitches lift up skirts, take off shirts
Women are so into me and my crew that they get wild and take off clothing in public
Fine babysitters take off work
Even responsible and reliable women are willing to make excuses to come party with me
Lose they jobs, panties, shoes and bras
Women lose their inhibitions and even risk their jobs just to be with me and my crew
Niggas mad at us 'cause they lose they wives
Other men are jealous of my success with women, and may even lose their own wives to me
I don't step up in the club without a weapon in the club
I take precautions when going out to protect myself and my crew from any potential danger while partying
'Cause niggas get drunk and kick crap up in the club
Other men can get aggressive or violent when they are drunk, and I need to be prepared for that
If you a playa, you wouldn't be in my pocket
If you were a true player, you wouldn't be asking me for money or trying to take advantage of me
If you a playa, you like it, you see it, you cop it
If you are truly a player, you have a good eye for spotting what you want and taking action to get it
If you a playa, you got the three basic niggas
A true player has three types of men in his life: those who pay for him, those who have sex with him, and those who he pays for
Your trick your lick and your dick niggas
The three types of men a player has in his life are those who give him money, those who have sex with him, and those he pays for sex
The object never fall in love wit 'em
The goal is never to develop feelings for these men, but to simply use them for personal gain
Run to the malls and the clubs for them
Players actively seek out these types of men in both public and private settings
Use 'em like a playa,then you lose 'em like a playa
Players are not interested in long-term relationships, and will use these men only as long as it benefits them
I bet I'll still be they favorite bitch
Despite using and discarding these men, they will still be fond of and interested in the player
Some bought me ice, some paid for whips
These men may give the player expensive gifts or even pay for his transportation
C'mon you know the rules in this playa shit
In the world of players, there are certain unspoken rules and expectations that must be followed
Ain't no such thing as a relationship
A true player will never enter into a committed or meaningful relationship with any of these men
Jiggaman ya heard?
Addressing Jay-Z as a respected player
If you a playa, will you pull up to the curb
A true player is confident and willing to approach potential sexual partners, often in public places
Niggas chicks fly the coup when you pull up to them birds
Other men's female partners are easily enticed and seduced by players, even in the presence of their current partner
Why the fuck would you bring her
A true player does not see the value in bringing a female partner to a social setting, as he is confident in his ability to find other women
When the rocks on that man got his whole hand lookin' like E-T's finger
The player is adorned in expensive jewelry, causing other men to be envious and intimidated
Keep your cars with the year (year)
A true player keeps up with the latest trends and has access to luxury vehicles
Your watch game tight (tight) your hustle over there (uh-huh)
A player always presents himself as successful and wealthy, with a focused and driven mindset
Your house outta sight, your enemies close
A true player values privacy and security, and keeps his personal life hidden from others, while remaining aware of possible threats
And your family tight and never try to make a ho your housewife
A player is loyal to his family and those close to him, and never makes the mistake of trying to settle down with a woman who is only interested in his money or status
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CORNELL HAYNES, ALBERT JOHNSON, KEJUAN WALIEK MUCHITA, LEE RYDA, MELISSA A. ELLIOTT, ALAN MAMAN
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