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 He told Dame to pass the word on that State Property was no longer in effect, until after he was released.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.
The Barrel Brothers
Beanie Sigel Lyrics
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Yo, straight out the ghetto, I'm damn hood
I stack a dollar like a whole rack of canned goods
Baggy jeans, no chimps, ACG Boots
Livin' in the crack spot, bangin' that Sheek Louch
The narcotics is far from garbage, whether it's cold or it's late August
My shit is fresh cuz I catch the hottest
My little cousin bubble swatches and carry a couple oxes
You know, we be the boys clockin' the grave yard shift
Big bubbles, countin' the cream, burnin' the lazar spliff
My man jumps out the whip with the AR 5th
And we ball from plentys of parties cuz we start shit
Parole holes, six months in the box
My little sister got her head shaved off
She made it home for shop
We sellin' Carters, Pampers, Similac formula
Anything ya take cuz the paper keep callin ya
Gangsters keep ballin fosho, we want more
We make it rain from the tech and the wop
The next coroner priests don't have enough cups for us
To slow us up, they hit us with dusk
Then they rush-bust, my man Big Ron will break the cuffs
300 pound nigga, po po has to fuck him up
They say that my projects should undergo therapy
We never voted, we votin' for Oprah, Obama, and Eric B.
[Chorus]
Guns imported from Dubra
Wheel chairs and shit bags
Peach Snapples and pretty scalpels
Renaissance
I'll stick a pick in yo gut at the chapel
I'll blow a nigga for a box of Huggies
Cop killers with a box of dummies
Dummies stuck to the project floors
Niggas is suited up and be ready for war
[Beanie Sigel]
It's the Broadstreet Bully and the Killah with no Face
My mac bullets burn like tequila with no chase
My knife work like the guillotine sword
Cut niggas, stop frontin' for my killa bee swarm, something
Empty out the whole clip and reload
Shot gun barrel leave you smokin like a broke stove
Yeah, and I'm all about that bullshit
The casket, the hearse, and the pastor in the pulpit
I kill a nigga at the drop of a dime
Just imagine what I do for a quarter
Ain't no tellin what I do for a dollar
Pop a nigga right in front of his mama
Son a nigga right in front of his daughter
And I'm nothin like a father
Couldn't come from these nuts I got
To see Baltimore suck this cock
I know most of y'all wouldn't understand
Get it, understand
Yeah some niggas will and some niggas won't
Like some niggas kill and some niggas don't
You's a fake it 'til you make it type a nigga
I'm a straight up take it type a nigga
Pistol whip a nigga 'til I break it type a nigga
I'm hard on chumps, most of these dudes is fags
Put the guarder on pumps, push the broom up they ass
Or the knife like American me, American Sig' is Muslim
So I ain't feelin Bush overseas
I think with the wisdom of Malcom, got the soul of a panther
So by any means is the anthem
You gonna have to cut me out the track like cancer
I can't stop won't stop
This how we do it from Philly to Sholin...
The song The Barrel Brothers by Beanie Sigel featuring Ghostface Killah is a gritty and uncompromising showcase of street life, with both rappers weaving together tales of violence, drug-dealing, and deception. The opening verse by Ghostface Killah sees him painting a picture of his environment, with stark details of poverty, drug activity, and violence. He talks about the narcotics trade, the presence of guns and violence, and the prevalence of law enforcement officers. The rhyme is delivered in a raw and almost matter-of-fact manner, with the singer conveying a sense of experience and familiarity with the world he is describing.
Beanie Sigel takes over the second verse and continues the theme of violence and criminal activity. He talks about his willingness to kill, even in front of family members, and his no-nonsense approach to life. Sigelβs rhymes are delivered in a style that exudes toughness and defiance, with his voice carrying a sense of menace as he emphasizes his willingness to engage in violence at a momentβs notice. There is also a sense of defiance in his words, suggesting that he would never back down, regardless of the situation.
In summary, The Barrel Brothers is a song that paints a vivid and stark picture of life in the streets, with both Beanie Sigel and Ghostface Killah delivering uncompromising rhymes about violence, drugs, and poverty.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, straight out the ghetto, I'm damn hood
I come from the ghetto and represent it fully.
I stack a dollar like a whole rack of canned goods
I am good at saving money and have a lot of it.
Baggy jeans, no chimps, ACG Boots
I dress in baggy clothes and wear Timberland ACG boots.
Livin' in the crack spot, bangin' that Sheek Louch
I live in a crack-den and listen to Sheek Louch's music.
The narcotics is far from garbage, whether it's cold or it's late August
The drugs I sell are always of high quality, regardless of the season.
My shit is fresh cuz I catch the hottest
The drugs I sell are always in demand because of their high quality.
My little cousin bubble swatches and carry a couple oxes
My little cousin sells drugs and carries guns to protect himself.
Keep a deuce deuce by his ankle and get it poppin'
He carries a small gun and will not hesitate to use it.
You know, we be the boys clockin' the grave yard shift
We work late night shifts and sell drugs in the graveyard.
Big bubbles, countin' the cream, burnin' the lazar spliff
We make a lot of money and smoke weed while counting our earnings.
My man jumps out the whip with the AR 5th
My friend gets out of the car with an AR-15 gun.
And we ball from plentys of parties cuz we start shit
We make money by starting fights and selling drugs at parties.
Parole holes, six months in the box
We have been in jail for various amounts of time due to parole violations.
My little sister got her head shaved off
My little sister was forced to shave her head by someone.
She made it home for shop
She managed to make it back home safely.
We sellin' Carters, Pampers, Similac formula
We sell baby products to make money, including formula, diapers, etc.
Anything ya take cuz the paper keep callin ya
We will sell anything for money because we are in desperate need of it.
Gangsters keep ballin fosho, we want more
We want to make more money than other gangsters and will do whatever it takes to achieve it.
We make it rain from the tech and the wop
We throw money around at parties by using guns and drugs to earn more cash.
The next coroner priests don't have enough cups for us
We are violent and dangerous and can even fill up the morgue.
To slow us up, they hit us with dusk
The police try to stop us by shooting at us.
Then they rush-bust, my man Big Ron will break the cuffs
My friend Big Ron can break out of handcuffs easily.
300 pound nigga, po po has to fuck him up
Big Ron is so big that the police have to use excessive force to subdue him.
They say that my projects should undergo therapy
People think that the environment in which I live needs help.
We never voted, we votin' for Oprah, Obama, and Eric B.
We don't usually vote, but if we did, we would vote for these influential people.
Guns imported from Dubra
We get our guns from Dubra, a foreign place.
Wheel chairs and shit bags
We encounter disabled people who need assistance.
Peach Snapples and pretty scalpels
We come across a variety of things or people during our drug sales.
Renaissance
We are making a lot of money and feeling sophisticated as a result.
I'll stick a pick in yo gut at the chapel
I am not afraid to hurt people and am especially ruthless in holy places.
I'll blow a nigga for a box of Huggies
I am willing to do anything for money, including sexual acts.
Cop killers with a box of dummies
We are selling guns and fake police badges to criminals.
Dummies stuck to the project floors
There are fake police badges and other items laying around our neighborhood.
Niggas is suited up and be ready for war
We are well-prepared and always ready for a fight.
It's the Broadstreet Bully and the Killah with no Face
I am the Broadstreet Bully and I am rapping with Ghostface Killah, who is faceless.
My mac bullets burn like tequila with no chase
My gunshots are powerful and leave a lasting impression.
My knife work like the guillotine sword
I am skilled at using a knife and can kill people with ease.
Cut niggas, stop frontin' for my killa bee swarm, something
I am able to cut down my enemies and make them stop their actions.
Empty out the whole clip and reload
I am not afraid to use up all of my bullets and reload quickly.
Shot gun barrel leave you smokin like a broke stove
Getting hit with a shotgun will leave someone injured and in pain.
Yeah, and I'm all about that bullshit
I am fully committed to my violent and illegal lifestyle.
The casket, the hearse, and the pastor in the pulpit
I am responsible for killing people and am not afraid to deal with the consequences, including funerals and pastors.
I kill a nigga at the drop of a dime
I am quick to kill someone without hesitation.
Just imagine what I do for a quarter
I will do even more violent actions for a small amount of money.
Ain't no tellin what I do for a dollar
I am willing to do anything for a dollar, regardless of how violent it is.
Pop a nigga right in front of his mama
I am not afraid to kill someone in front of their mother.
Son a nigga right in front of his daughter
I have no problem killing someone in front of their child.
And I'm nothin like a father
I am not a good role model or example of fatherhood.
Couldn't come from these nuts I got
My genetics are not conducive to being a good father.
To see Baltimore suck this cock
I am successful and powerful in Baltimore and enjoy being in control.
I know most of y'all wouldn't understand
Most people would not understand the violent and criminal lifestyle that I live.
Get it, understand
Do you get what I am saying?
Yeah some niggas will and some niggas won't
Some people will understand and accept my lifestyle, while others will not.
Like some niggas kill and some niggas don't
Some people are violent and some are not.
You's a fake it 'til you make it type a nigga
You are not truly successful, but are pretending to be.
I'm a straight up take it type a nigga
I am a person who takes what I want and do not hesitate to use violence to get it.
Pistol whip a nigga 'til I break it type a nigga
I am violent and will hurt someone with a gun until it breaks.
I'm hard on chumps, most of these dudes is fags
I am tough on weak people and believe that many are homosexual.
Put the guarder on pumps, push the broom up they ass
I will put a gun up someone's butt and make them clean up a mess.
Or the knife like American me, American Sig' is Muslim
I am skilled with a knife and have converted to Islam.
So I ain't feelin Bush overseas
I do not agree with George Bush's actions in foreign countries.
I think with the wisdom of Malcom, got the soul of a panther
I have the intelligence and inspiration of Malcolm X and the spirit of the Black Panthers.
So by any means is the anthem
We will do whatever it takes to succeed and survive.
You gonna have to cut me out the track like cancer
I am so entrenched in my violent lifestyle that it will take a major effort to remove me.
I can't stop won't stop
I am committed to my lifestyle and cannot be deterred.
This how we do it from Philly to Sholin...
This is how we live in Philadelphia and similar places around the world.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management
Written by: DELANO MATTHEWS, DENNIS COLES, DWIGHT GRANT, LEVAR COPPIN, PHIL HURTT, UGENE DOZIER
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Pressure You
True fans got the chills no ice first time this dropped
Jose Rodriguez
Still get em fam
da eNYgma
Still hard in 23
Marko PopoviΔ
one of the hardest songs i've ever heard, props to them all
Lerebele 1
Dangerous track, as wilder would say "To this day", I still rock this joint.
boomboxlegends
Ghostface is 1 of the greatest of all time. This cd Cuban linx, supreme clientele, Fishscale, more fish, apollo kids, all classics. Pretty Toney is awesome with the Mo'town vibe. Real hip hop Β
Jagdish Gowd
Cuban linx is raekwon's album
HardBody425
This shit is goes so hard π₯π₯π₯
TheAbswarrior
None of these guys can follow Ghost.....That 1st verse is an absolute Madness! Makes you wanna go rob a bank...
Relle Xtra
Nah kid, The Broad Street Bully merked this joint. Go on RapGenius(.) Com and read the lyrics.