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 He told Dame to pass the word on that State Property was no longer in effect, until after he was released.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.
So What You Saying
Beanie Sigel Lyrics
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Aiyyo Memph what's wrong with these niggas man?
These niggas ain't sayin shit man
These niggas on mute man
I'ma make you blind motherfuckers feel some real
[Sigel]
Aiyyo the guc is here dog I'm back to work
Due to the fact they wack and wasn't strapped
Packin they gat, now they layin' flat
In six in green (you know wut I mean?)
Man I need a new gat for that
Yo, I'm the coke copper plus the rock chopper
Down wit M. Bleek, the Marcy prock clocker
One wreck, the other destroy
And with that bullshit vest on, I'm killin' your boys
I don't play when it come to yae
I cop cook and collect my dough in one day
Book rock and collect my dough at one show
False looks, Memph let one go from the floor
[Memphis Bleek]
Yo, yo
Well I'm known to be the master in the M.C. field
Oh-oh got respect, oh-one I still
Tote guns to the show and then I jet wit a hoe
Bitch niggas want to front and get clapped
Get on the floor, clap a second time
And make sure I flat-line you
Let a whole round go, hit niggas behind you
See the gleam on the glock, know the beam on top
Get shot, popped, and drop, yo the team is the Roc
As I glance at Mack, a-k-a B-Sigel
Know we comin' with the macks and the extra Eagles
I'm not playin, you dudes know what I'm sayin'
I make a call to my dogs, them niggas comin' through sprayin'
What you sayin?
[Chorus]
[Sigel]
I'm puttin heads to beads, gun straight out the box
B-Sige, I put up all the roofs and glocks
I'm not playin, see these guns that I'm sprayin?
Twin sub oozies, can't budge or move me
Nickels stay chubby, smokers never choosy
Don't gotta yell up the block, they come to me
Packs with colorful tops just like coochies
New jacks with they pack they like, who he?
I'm not playin, knock them things off quick
Got game still think off shit
What you say?
[Bleek]
With a partner like Sigel, don't come a dime a dozen
We could be brothers, we better known as cousins
As we climbed the chart with who the fuck want what
My hood to your hood, we showed the world crew love
Who want to play with that Roc-A-team?
Know that I tote that thing that knock sixteen
You walk around talkin' this and that
How I sound like Jay and all my records is wack
But when I dropped the LP, niggas thought it would fold
Thirty days later, Coming of Age went gold
What you sayin?
[Chorus]
[Sigel]
Now party people it's time for this question
No knock knock, who's that? who's there? or who is it?
It's the M-A-C-K
Yes the gun clapper, the duct tape, rope, black mask and kidnapper
The flow dope, the beats just blazin
Like Luther Vandrow says, yo 'I am so amazing and I've been waiting'
For a sucker to attack the cat with two gats
Yo Bleek, you got my back, show 'em how we do
[Bleek]
Yo, I fight fire with fire, I make crews retire
I spit 9 to 5 nines, Bleek for hire
Your crew murderize, see the guns that I'm bringin
In an all out battle, Bleek come out swingin'
Memph the type of nigga that'll spit off quick
Biggs push the Benz and we spin off quick
Take a sip of the Cris pour the Belvy with lime
Crack the Arma del Lope and then I'm goin for mine
So what you sayin?
The song "So What You Saying" by Beanie Sigel and Memphis Bleek is about their dominance in the rap game and their willingness to use their weapons and physical strength to protect their reputation. The chorus expresses Beanie Sigel's frustration with other rappers who are not producing quality lyrics, and declares that he will make them feel real with his words. Beanie Sigel then goes on to describe himself as the "coke copper plus the rock chopper," meaning he can sell both cocaine and crack. He brags about his ability to collect large sums of money in a single day, and how he and Memphis Bleek can take out their enemies quickly.
Memphis Bleek also boasts about his skills, saying that he is known to be the master in the MC field and that he can tote guns and leave quickly with a woman afterward. He also makes it clear that he is not playing around and that he will call his friends to come through and help him if he needs backup. The two rappers are both confident in their abilities and their position within the Roc-A-Fella Records family.
The song was featured on the soundtrack of the movie "State Property," which starred Beanie Sigel, and was released as a single in 2002. It was produced by Just Blaze, who was known for creating hard-hitting beats for Roc-A-Fella Records. The song samples the instrumental track of "Treat Her Like a Lady" by The Temptations.
Line by Line Meaning
Aiyyo Memph what's wrong with these niggas man?
Beanie Sigel is asking Memphis Bleek what is wrong with these people who are not saying anything.
These niggas ain't sayin shit man
These people have nothing worthwhile to say.
These niggas on mute man
These people are so quiet they might as well be on mute.
I'ma make you blind motherfuckers feel some real
Beanie Sigel is going to make them feel his presence.
Aiyyo the guc is here dog I'm back to work
Beanie Sigel declares that he is back to work.
I took time off a couple niggas had to get hurt
Beanie Sigel took some time off and when he came back, he had to hurt a few people.
Due to the fact they wack and wasn't strapped
He had to do it because they were incompetent and not armed.
Packin they gat, now they layin' flat
They were carrying their guns, but they are now dead.
In six in green (you know wut I mean?)
He means that they are dead.
Man I need a new gat for that
He needs a new gun now.
Yo, I'm the coke copper plus the rock chopper
Beanie Sigel deals with both types of drugs.
Down wit M. Bleek, the Marcy prock clocker
He is with Memphis Bleek, who is a respected rapper in the industry.
One wreck, the other destroy
They are both known for their skills in rap.
And with that bullshit vest on, I'm killin' your boys
He can still kill his enemies even if they have protective vests on.
I don't play when it come to yae
He is serious about selling drugs.
I cop cook and collect my dough in one day
He can make a lot of money in a single day selling drugs.
Book rock and collect my dough at one show
He can also make money by performing at concerts.
False looks, Memph let one go from the floor
Memphis Bleek will take care of those who are not genuine.
Well I'm known to be the master in the M.C. field
Memphis Bleek is known to be a great rapper.
Oh-oh got respect, oh-one I still
He still has respect in the industry.
Tote guns to the show and then I jet wit a hoe
He brings a gun to his shows and leaves with a woman afterward.
Bitch niggas want to front and get clapped
Any person who tries to act tough will get shot.
Get on the floor, clap a second time
He will make them get on the floor and clap if they do not obey.
And make sure I flat-line you
He will kill anyone who does not obey him.
Let a whole round go, hit niggas behind you
He will shoot anyone who is behind his target.
See the gleam on the glock, know the beam on top
He has a gun with a laser sight.
Get shot, popped, and drop, yo the team is the Roc
If you get shot, then you will fall down, and the Roc crew is responsible for it.
As I glance at Mack, a-k-a B-Sigel
He looks at Beanie Sigel, also known as Mack.
Know we comin' with the macks and the extra Eagles
They will be coming with guns and extra ammunition.
I'm not playin, you dudes know what I'm sayin'
He is being serious.
I make a call to my dogs, them niggas comin' through sprayin'
He will call his friends who will come shooting at their enemies.
With a partner like Sigel, don't come a dime a dozen
Having a partner like Beanie Sigel is rare.
We could be brothers, we better known as cousins
They are not related by blood, but they are close like family.
As we climbed the chart with who the fuck want what
They have become successful in the industry.
My hood to your hood, we showed the world crew love
They showed love and respect to everyone, regardless of their origin.
Know that I tote that thing that knock sixteen
He has a powerful gun.
You walk around talkin' this and that
People talk nonsense about him.
How I sound like Jay and all my records is wack
They call him a copycat, but his music is still great.
But when I dropped the LP, niggas thought it would fold
People thought his album would fail.
Thirty days later, Coming of Age went gold
But it went gold within thirty days.
Now party people it's time for this question
Beanie Sigel is asking a question.
No knock knock, who's that? who's there? or who is it?
He is making a joke by asking knock-knock jokes.
It's the M-A-C-K
He is the one who goes by the name Mack.
Yes the gun clapper, the duct tape, rope, black mask and kidnapper
He is known for his violent tendencies, including kidnapping people.
The flow dope, the beats just blazin
His rap style is great and so are his beats.
Like Luther Vandrow says, yo 'I am so amazing and I've been waiting'
He is expressing his greatness.
For a sucker to attack the cat with two gats
He wants someone to try and take him on.
Yo Bleek, you got my back, show 'em how we do
He trusts Memphis Bleek to have his back in an altercation.
Yo, I fight fire with fire, I make crews retire
Memphis Bleek deals with problems head-on and forces other crews to retire.
I spit 9 to 5 nines, Bleek for hire
He is known for carrying guns and is available for hire.
Your crew murderize, see the guns that I'm bringin
He is prepared to bring violent force against any crew.
In an all out battle, Bleek come out swingin'
He is ready to fight and come out victorious.
Biggs push the Benz and we spin off quick
His friend Biggs drives them away quickly in his car.
Take a sip of the Cris pour the Belvy with lime
They are drinking expensive champagne.
Crack the Arma del Lope and then I'm goin for mine
They are about to smoke some expensive cigars.
So what you sayin?
They are asking what their enemies have to say.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Allen Williams, Garry Marshall Shider, William Lee Nichols, Walter Morrison, George Clinton, Parrish Joseff Smith, Erick S. Sermon, Billy Nichols, Dwight Grant, Malik Deshawn Cox
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bitlord-hm7nt
🔥EMPD would be proud!
@alfredcowans880
They Did Good👍💪😎 This Shit Hard
@29535211
Facts
@ehlohimwhil5762
They're still alive to hear it
@paulsouter6807
Very much so
@Cosmicslopman
Great song. Like #100
@maniacmod3383
Beans was a beast. It sucks he lost his voice.
@relaxationmeditation499
As a big metal head it is inevitable. Can't hold it against an artist. Have to just listen to the words and appreciate an artist still working.
@bigtay8592
I know he said he still got it but he just can't do it like he use to keep rapping with out the breathing his lungs isn't strong is they use be but rapping never stop!!
@Blackfeet
@Relaxation Meditation Beanie Sigel got shot in the chest and they had to perform surgery on his throat and chest. He didn't lose his talent from poor vocal maintenance.