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 He told Dame to pass the word on that State Property was no longer in effect, until after he was released.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 R.O.C.
Beanie Sigel Lyrics
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Ge-ge-geah-geah
Geah-geah-ge-ge-geah-geah
Geah-geah-ge-ge-geah-geah
Yeah, yeah, yeah (niggas)
We be the R-O-C (stop) uh-huh, uh-huh
Y'all get your dope from us
Yeah, keep up niggas, come on
Ayo you niggas talk a lot of nothin', like you always God or somethin'
Like you always shot at somethin', niggas never shot at nothin'
Like you shotty somethin', like you body somethin'
Nigga your body duckin' is nothin' you're bluffin'
You niggas talk shit like you draw quick
But when the 4's grip, I floor quick, you, your man, your bullshit
Your man bullshit? Might get him four quick
All up in his fore shit, c'mon, stop the bullshit
It's B Sig dog, straight in the league y'all
Straight out the school yard, Hoover, I schooled y'all
Now school's out, lights out tools out
You fools outm, come on y'all pick a new route
While I pick the new flow, kick it to your new hoe
To get next to your new dough
Your new crack spot you know Mac steal crack to crack pot
Niggas know I spit on every track hot
It's the R-O-C, stop
From Tower to ma and pop, we move out the stop
R-o-c, stop
We shower your mom block and move out with Glocks
It's the R-O-C, stop (yeah)
From Tower to ma and pop, we move out the stop (yo, this for my G's)
R-o-c, stop
We shower your mom block and move out with Glocks (yo, yo)
Ayo, this for my G's, hoes, gangstas, foes
Niggas who get dough rep for get lo
I got cake (cake) weight (weight) shanks (shanks)
Eights (eights) bank (bank) bitch act straight
I'm hot son
Stop son they livin' a lie duke
You plot son I pop one still in the sky duke
M to the A to the R-C-Y duke
Niggas die here can't nothin' revive you
I'm still here niggas see what I drive through
Sittin' on dubs with screens inside too
I'm simply street, I'm Memphis Bleek
Catch me with them green jars in the tinted jeep
On, B-L-A-D's I get C-L-A-P's
Catch me not givin' a fuck I'm on these LA Trees
One for Sigel Sigel, two for the Jigga and
Three for Amil-lion and four for Memph Man
It's the R-O-C, stop
From Tower to ma and pop, we move out the stop
It's the R-O-C, stop
We shower your mom block and move out with Glocks
It's the R-O-C, stop
From Tower to ma and pop, we move out the stop
R-o-c, stop
We shower your mom block and move out with Glocks
Ayo you shouldn't have been talkin' that like you was walkin' that
And Mack with this MAC
And let off fifty shots where you be walkin' at
Where your apartment at
You fuck around and have me creepin' in the dark where you be often at
Or where you be creepin' at
Where your birds be, sh
Oops mean, damn I'm hurtin' that
Workin' that spittin' that shit like that's on purpose
That's, some freestyle shit, I don't know
Hey playboy, take that back a bit
Yo you shouldn't have been talkin' that like you was walkin' that
And Mack with this MAC
And let off fifty shots where you be walkin' at
Where your apartment at
You fuck around have me creepin' in the dark where you be often at
Or where you be, creepin' at, sleepin' at
Where your birds be, cheepin' at
Oops mean chirpin' at, damn I be workin' that
Hurtin' that, ayo playboy, curtains that
It's the R-O-C, stop
From Tower to ma and pop, we move out the stop
R-o-c, stop
We shower your mom block and move out with Glocks
R-o-c, stop
R-O-C
Mom block and move out with Glocks
Y'all can't fuck with us
Unstoppable ROC
Y'all can't fuck with us
Unstoppable ROC
Y'all can't fuck with us
Unstoppable ROC
The song "The R.O.C." by Beanie Sigel and Memphis Bleek starts with a series of exclamations or ad-libs that set the tone for the song with the use of sound effects. The lyrics are then divided into three main sections with different verses from each rapper, where they focus on showcasing their skills as rappers and their association with the "Roc". The first verse by Beanie Sigel addresses his critics, who he claims talk a lot of nothing, and brags about his skills as a rapper, his street credibility and his reputation as a hustler. He also indirectly issues a warning to those who cross him. Memphis Bleek's verse focuses more on his association with the Roc and his alliance with Beanie Sigel, Jay-Z, and other rappers in the industry. He uses wordplay and rhyming to showcase his lyrical prowess and further asserts his dominance in the rap game. The chorus, which is repeated throughout the song, asserts the dominance and power of the Roc and its ability to move around and control any situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Nah motherfucker
Dismissing someone's talk or action with disdain
Ge-ge-geah-geah
Sound effect for gunshots
Geah-geah-ge-ge-geah-geah
Sound effect for gunshots
Yeah, yeah, yeah (niggas)
Acknowledging the presence of others
We be the R-O-C (stop) uh-huh, uh-huh
Referring to the Rockefeller empire
Y'all get your dope from us
Boasting about their drug distribution network
We runs the R-O-C (stop)
Asserting dominance over the competition
Ayo you niggas talk a lot of nothin', like you always God or somethin'
Calling out people who talk big but don't back it up with action
Like you always shot at somethin', niggas never shot at nothin'
Challenging those who claim to be violent but are not
Like you shotty somethin', like you body somethin'
Mocking those who boast about their shooting and fighting skills
Nigga your body duckin' is nothin' you're bluffin'
Calling out those who pretend to dodge bullets
You niggas talk shit like you draw quick
Criticizing those who talk aggressively without intention to act
But when the 4's grip, I floor quick, you, your man, your bullshit
Asserting dominance and ability to shoot
Your man bullshit? Might get him four quick
Warning that associating with liars can have consequences
All up in his fore shit, c'mon, stop the bullshit
Telling people to stop with the lies and false bravado
It's B Sig dog, straight in the league y'all
Introducing Beanie Sigel as a prominent figure
Straight out the school yard, Hoover, I schooled y'all
Claiming to have taught the game to others
Now school's out, lights out tools out
Implying that the lessons have ended and the violence will start
You fools out, come on y'all pick a new route
Challenging the competition to come up with a new strategy
While I pick the new flow, kick it to your new hoe
Boasting about his ability to attract women
To get next to your new dough
To steal money from rivals
Your new crack spot you know Mac steal crack to crack pot
Boasting about drug dealing and cooking skills
Niggas know I spit on every track hot
Boasting about rap skills
From Tower to ma and pop, we move out the stop
Implying that they control entire neighborhoods in different cities
We shower your mom block and move out with Glocks
Boasting about violent tactics used to assert control
Ayo, this for my G's, hoes, gangstas, foes
Announcing the intended audience for the song
Niggas who get dough rep for get lo
Praising those who make money from illegal activities
I'm hot son
Boasting about his skills and status
Stop son they livin' a lie duke
Warning others not to pretend to be something they're not
You plot son I pop one still in the sky duke
Threatening violence to those who scheme against him
M to the A to the R-C-Y duke
Spelling out his nickname
Niggas die here can't nothin' revive you
Promising death to those who cross him
I'm still here niggas see what I drive through
Boasting about his wealth and status
Sittin' on dubs with screens inside too
Boasting about his fancy car
I'm simply street, I'm Memphis Bleek
Introducing Memphis Bleek as someone who's authentic
Catch me with them green jars in the tinted jeep
Implying that he's still involved in illegal activities
On, B-L-A-D's I get C-L-A-P's
Boasting about his ability to shoot
Catch me not givin' a fuck I'm on these LA Trees
Boasting about smoking marijuana in Los Angeles
One for Sigel Sigel, two for the Jigga and
Shouting out to fellow Roc-A-Fella members
Three for Amil-lion and four for Memph Man
Shouting out to fellow Roc-A-Fella members
Ayo you shouldn't have been talkin' that like you was walkin' that
Chastising someone for talking big
And Mack with this MAC
Threatening violence with a gun
And let off fifty shots where you be walkin' at
Threatening violence in a specific location
Where your apartment at
Asking for the location of rivals
You fuck around and have me creepin' in the dark where you be often at
Threatening to stalk someone
Or where you be creepin' at
Asking for the location of rivals
Where your birds be, sh
Asking for the location of women
Oops mean, damn I'm hurtin' that
Correcting himself and expressing his feelings
Workin' that spittin' that shit like that's on purpose
Boasting about his rapping skills
That's, some freestyle shit, I don't know
Admitting that he's improvising his rap
Hey playboy, take that back a bit
Asking the music producer to adjust the music track
Y'all can't fuck with us
Declaring superiority over rivals
Unstoppable ROC
Boasting about the power and resilience of the Roc-A-Fella empire
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Dwight Grant, Malik Cox, Justin Gregory Smith
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on special delivery (nas & d-block diss)
State prop!! Heavy hitta suckaaaaa