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 He told Dame to pass the word on that State Property was no longer in effect, until after he was released.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.
Shake It For Me
Beanie Sigel Lyrics
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Pass another shot of that Patron
Shorty I'm goin', why chu goin' with me
After this, tonight I'm goin' home
You wanna come, shorty come with me
Now I wanna see you get your hands up
Shorty wanna shake it for me
Ladies if you with me, get your hands up
Lil nasty bitch
Cute face, slim waist, nice ass and tits
It's a damn shame that lil' sweet thing ain't nothin' but a freak thing
"In Love With A Stripper" like T-Pain
Er' weekday, up in the club like Lis' Raye
Makin' niggas make it rain like Lil Wayne
Boy, mami tottsie rollin' that pole
I ain't Peedi Peedi baby, I just know what I know
Call me Iceberg baby, Pimpin' Ken on a stroll
Got the right one baby, wouldn't give you a cold
No, but I could give you the coat
Pimps up, hoes down, bank roll all froze
Mack keep em looking pretty, but won't give em no dough
Uncle Diddy run the city, butch you ain't know?
Now let that thing bounce, drop slow
And show out your outsides, you know how it go, oh
[Chorus]
I'm at my maximum, I'm fully loaded
Baby girl c'mon, roll with it
Don't be askin' them if I'm gon bomb
Like the atom or the a-tom, just order the dom
B Mack and them, you better know it
Nab hoes, after the show, she gon show it
That hoe, I told you she gon do it
The loads is full, she let me smash in the Buick
I'm comin' for clothes, these hoes, we goin' through it
Pull out my gat, she though I was goin' shoot her
Mr. P Crakk Cocaine, I got rulers
My mind in the gutter, and my heart in the sewer
I kick a bitch to the curb, I keep it movin'
Married to the game, I love my money and my music
Half Puerto Rican and black, they think I'm Jewish
I don't give em shit, and they keep comin' back to it
[Chorus]
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Now come and sit yo big ass down
Right here on daddy legs, now hush, take a sip of the brown
Lap dance on it, leave a white stain on my Levis
This the twat team, I'm a show you how we ride
Through a lasso over your hips, rustle your mean thighs
You bow-legged too? I'm a hit it from all sides
Uh huh, we brought the bar, you bought the bar
Beans got the big lighter out, waiting to spark
Word up, dance floors, noise, asses shaking
And she winding that body like she got Jamaican
Asians, sistas, blacks, bad Caucasians
Get em all Goosed up, then I persuade them
To bounce to the c-r-i-b
Shorty to young, sorry, gotta chill in the lobby
It's the penthouse, big couch, get digged out
You bring your lil' male friends, I get kicked out
[Chorus]
The chorus of "Shake It For Me" by Beanie Sigel is an invitation for club-goers to have fun, drink and dance. Essentially, the song is about a night out that involving drinking, dancing, flirting and hooking-up. Beanie Sigel is surrounded by women who he describes as "nasty bitches" whom he objectifies through remarks about their physical appearance. He goes on to challenge the women to dance for him while praising himself, claiming that he knows exactly what women want. In the first verse, he describes himself as a pimp, using codes such as "Pimps up, hoes down, bank roll all froze" to assert his dominance within the club. Beanie Sigel also suggests he has the power to give people what they want, indicating that he is in control. The second verse uses more violent language and references to drugs and guns, alluding to the criminal activity that happens within the nightlife scene. Despite this, the chorus remains upbeat, serving as a reminder of the fun and pleasure that can be experienced by letting go and indulging.
Overall, "Shake It For Me" celebrates the hedonistic aspects of nightlife culture, and upholds hyper-masculine ideals through Beanie Sigel's language and attitude. The women in the song are objectified and praised for their physical appearance, while men are portrayed as powerful and sexually aggressive. The song's popularity in the early 2000s can be attributed to the popularity of the "crunk" subgenre and its accompanying dance music.
Line by Line Meaning
Pass another shot of that Patron
Requesting another shot of Patron tequila.
Shorty I'm goin', why chu goin' with me
Asking why the person is following and joining in.
After this, tonight I'm goin' home
Plans to leave after this event tonight.
You wanna come, shorty come with me
Offering the person to come along.
Now I wanna see you get your hands up
Requesting the person to raise their hands up.
Shorty wanna shake it for me
Asking the person to dance provocatively.
Ladies if you with me, get your hands up
Asking the female audience to also raise their hands up.
Shake it, shake it, shake it for me
Encouraging the dancers to keep shaking their body.
Lil nasty bitch
Referring to a provocative female dancer.
Cute face, slim waist, nice ass and tits
Describing the physical features of the provocative female dancer.
It's a damn shame that lil' sweet thing ain't nothin' but a freak thing
Commenting on the provocative behavior of the female dancer.
"In Love With A Stripper" like T-Pain
Comparing the provocative dancer to a T-Pain song.
Er' weekday, up in the club like Lis' Raye
Referencing a club frequented by LisaRaye, an actress and model.
Makin' niggas make it rain like Lil Wayne
Commenting on the dancer's ability to make money rain.
Boy, mami tottsie rollin' that pole
Describing the dancer's pole dancing abilities.
I ain't Peedi Peedi baby, I just know what I know
Asserting to not be the rapper Peedi Peedi, but still knowledgeable about the club scene.
Call me Iceberg baby, Pimpin' Ken on a stroll
Referencing an infamous pimp, Iceberg Slim.
Got the right one baby, wouldn't give you a cold
Asserting that the singer has the right partner and resources.
No, but I could give you the coat
Offering assistance in another way.
Pimps up, hoes down, bank roll all froze
Promoting the lifestyle of a pimp with a huge bankroll.
Mack keep em looking pretty, but won't give em no dough
Referring to a man who attracts the women but doesn't give them money.
Uncle Diddy run the city, butch you ain't know?
Referencing Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who ran the music industry at the time.
Now let that thing bounce, drop slow
Encouraging the dancers to keep dancing sensually.
And show out your outsides, you know how it go, oh
Encouraging the dancers to show off their bodies.
I'm at my maximum, I'm fully loaded
Referring to being intoxicated with alcohol and drugs.
Baby girl c'mon, roll with it
Asking a female friend to go along with it.
Don't be askin' them if I'm gon bomb
Warning the person not to ask if the singer will fight or cause problems.
Like the atom or the a-tom, just order the dom
Playfully referencing the atomic bomb and ordering a Dominos pizza.
B Mack and them, you better know it
Referring to a group of people who know what they're doing.
Nab hoes, after the show, she gon show it
Referring to finding women after the show and them being provocative.
That hoe, I told you she gon do it
Asserting the previous statement about the provocative woman is true.
The loads is full, she let me smash in the Buick
Referring to the woman's willingness to engage in sexual activity.
I'm comin' for clothes, these hoes, we goin' through it
Referring to the process of finding provocative women and engaging in sexual activity.
Pull out my gat, she though I was goin' shoot her
Referencing a gun, but not actually using it.
Mr. P Crakk Cocaine, I got rulers
Asserting dominance and control through references to a nickname and drug.
My mind in the gutter, and my heart in the sewer
Referring to a negative attitude and behavior.
I kick a bitch to the curb, I keep it movin'
Referring to dismissing a woman and moving on.
Married to the game, I love my money and my music
Being committed to the game of music and the financial rewards it brings.
Half Puerto Rican and black, they think I'm Jewish
Commenting on people's confusion about the singer's racial and ethnic background.
I don't give em shit, and they keep comin' back to it
Referring to people's continued interest despite the artist's lack of attention or assistance.
Now come and sit yo big ass down
Asking someone to sit close to the artist.
Right here on daddy legs, now hush, take a sip of the brown
Encouraging someone to sit on the singer's lap and drink some alcohol.
Lap dance on it, leave a white stain on my Levis
Referring to the physical contact with the singer and the result of ejaculation.
This the twat team, I'm a show you how we ride
Referencing a group of women and how they sexually gratify the artist.
Through a lasso over your hips, rustle your mean thighs
Using sexual innuendo to describe a sexual act.
You bow-legged too? I'm a hit it from all sides
Commenting on a woman's appearance and expressing sexual interest.
Uh huh, we brought the bar, you bought the bar
Asserting dominance and financial superiority over someone else.
Beans got the big lighter out, waiting to spark
Referencing a lighter to smoke marijuana and get high.
Word up, dance floors, noise, asses shaking
Describing the atmosphere of a club and people dancing provocatively.
And she winding that body like she got Jamaican
Comparing the dancer's style to Jamaican dancehall culture.
Asians, sistas, blacks, bad Caucasians
Listing the ethnicities of women who are present and attractive.
Get em all Goosed up, then I persuade them
Referring to using Grey Goose vodka to get people drunk and easier to influence.
To bounce to the c-r-i-b
Encouraging the dancers to come back to the artist's residence.
Shorty to young, sorry, gotta chill in the lobby
Rejecting someone's request to come back to the singer's residence because they are too young.
It's the penthouse, big couch, get digged out
Describing the luxurious nature of the singer's living space and the nature of sexual activities that take place.
You bring your lil' male friends, I get kicked out
Warning not to bring male friends to the artist's living space in order to preserve privacy.
Chorus
Repeating the chorus, encouraging the crowd to dance.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: THEODOR BOWEN, WRITER UNKNOWN
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