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 He told Dame to pass the word on that State Property was no longer in effect, until after he was released.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.
You Ain't Ready 4 Me
Beanie Sigel Lyrics
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Ghost, Sigel, real niggaz load up
Throw your fuckin' hoodies on, it's goin' down
[Styles P (Beanie Sigel):]
Nah you can't hang, nah you can't bang
(You better get yo' gang)
If you see me on the road better switch yo' lane
Fuck that, before rap had to flip cocaine
Knockin' EMPD (nigga it's yo' thang)
Had the fisherman hat, with the 40 bottle twistin' the cap
Outside all night (pitchin' the crack)
But now things are a lil' bit different
I could start the car (without the key in the ignition)
Now I be Vivo sippin' - (nigga strapped with the mac)
In the bookbag bitch, when I go road trippin'
[Chorus: Styles P (Beanie Sigel)]
You ain't ready for me, you ain't ready for me
You ain't ready for me, yeah, what?
(You ain't ready for me, you ain't ready for me)
(You ain't ready for me, yeah, what?)
You ain't ready for me, you ain't ready for me
You ain't ready for me, yeah, what?
(You ain't ready for me, you ain't ready for me)
(You ain't ready for me)
[Beanie Sigel (Styles P):]
The Bully harder than them bars in the lifer's house
You don't know me, see the Ghost when the lights go out
(Kill yo' ass while you daydream nigga)
I put your big man to sleep and let him fly (like the A-Team nigga)
You niggaz puss (dick startin' to get hard)
Man we always strapped (catch shit when you run in the bitch raw)
I go off when the shit's off (I usually turn it up when it go down)
If you didn't you know now
(You know it's the Ghost) And the Bully in this bitch
(Two hawks up) You know I got the fully in this bitch
In the best shape of my life I know I could roof niggaz
(I send 'em back down Sig', I know you "The Truth" nigga
[Chorus]
[Styles P (Beanie Sigel):]
Ghost and Sigel, P-89 and the Eagle
(Get stretched by the skinny or diesel)
Hardest two out so it's gon' be plenty of evil
(So run and tell all of the people)
Yeah, what? Gun (check) rope (check)
Hit the club, rob shit during coat (check)
Just for the fuck of it nigga
(I like the four-door big) Heard you bust with it nigga
Like to blow a pound of weed (heard you puffin it nigga)
Let anybody front and we touchin' it nigga
(Yeah, what? I get berserk when I'm high on them perks)
(You fuck around like, you don't want your kidneys to work)
I get the family, the doggie, the kitty get murked
(Man what you know about puttin' in work?) Yeah, what?
And you know you ain't ready for me
Got a young boy turn your shit to spaghetti for me
[Chorus]
The song "You Ain't Ready 4 Me" by Beanie Sigel featuring Styles P is a rap song that boasts about the rappers' skills and warns listeners not to mess with them. The intro sets the tone for the song, urging real "niggaz" to load up and wear hoodies because something is about to go down. The first verse is by Styles P, who suggests that those who aren't part of his "gang" or can't "hang" with him should stay out of his way. He recounts his early days of selling drugs and how he used to pitch crack on the street. He then goes on to talk about his current lifestyle and how things have changed for the better. The chorus follows, repeating the central theme that the listener is not ready for the rappers. The second verse is by Beanie Sigel, who proclaims himself to be "The Bully" and brags about how tough he is. He warns his opponents not to mess with him, reminding them of how he can put even big men to sleep. He also mentions the Ghost, referring to Styles P, and describes himself as "the Truth". Styles P then raps again, and they both remind the listener of how they're always armed and willing to use their weapons if necessary. The song ends with a final chorus that reinforces the message that the listener is not ready for the rappers.
The song was released in 2005 as part of Beanie Sigel's album "The B. Coming". It features Styles P, a member of the hip-hop group The LOX. The song samples the hook from "You're Not Ready", a song by DJ Premier and Macy Gray. The track was produced by Heavy D, a rapper known for his hit song "Now That We Found Love". The song was not released as a single, but it received positive reviews from critics for its hard-hitting beats and aggressive lyrics. The song's video was directed by Parris, and it shows the rappers performing their verses in various locations.
Line by Line Meaning
Ghost, Sigel, real niggaz load up
Styles P and Beanie Sigel are real gangsters getting ready for action.
Nah you can't hang, nah you can't bang
If you are not ready for violence, you better stay away from these gangsters.
If you see me on the road better switch yo' lane
If you see Styles P or Beanie Sigel coming your way, you should go in a different direction to avoid trouble.
Fuck that, before rap had to flip cocaine
Before their rap careers, Styles P and Beanie Sigel sold drugs to make a living.
Had the fisherman hat, with the 40 bottle twistin' the cap
Beanie Sigel used to wear a fisherman hat and drink malt liquor while dealing drugs.
Outside all night (pitchin' the crack)
Beanie Sigel spent many nights outside selling crack cocaine.
But now things are a lil' bit different
Styles P and Beanie Sigel have since become successful rappers and their lives have changed for the better.
I could start the car (without the key in the ignition)
Styles P is so rich that he can afford cars with keyless ignition.
Now I be Vivo sippin' - (nigga strapped with the mac)
Styles P likes to drink Vivo and always carries a MAC-10 machine gun for protection.
In the bookbag bitch, when I go road trippin'
Styles P carries his MAC-10 in a bookbag when he goes on road trips.
You ain't ready for me, you ain't ready for me
Styles P and Beanie Sigel are so violent and dangerous that most people are not prepared to face them.
The Bully harder than them bars in the lifer's house
Beanie Sigel is tough and intimidating, like the bars in a prison cell.
You don't know me, see the Ghost when the lights go out
Beanie Sigel is so scary that you might see a ghost when the lights go out.
Kill yo' ass while you daydream nigga
Beanie Sigel can kill you while you are daydreaming, without you even realizing it.
I put your big man to sleep and let him fly (like the A-Team nigga)
Beanie Sigel can knock out a big man and make him fly like the characters in the TV show 'The A-Team'.
You niggaz puss (dick startin' to get hard)
Beanie Sigel thinks that other gangsters are weak and cowardly, even though they might act tough.
Man we always strapped (catch shit when you run in the bitch raw)
Styles P and Beanie Sigel always carry guns and are ready to shoot anyone who threatens them.
I go off when the shit's off (I usually turn it up when it go down)
Beanie Sigel becomes even more violent and aggressive when there is trouble or danger around.
And the Bully in this bitch
Beanie Sigel is also known as 'The Bully' because of his dominant personality and intimidating presence.
Two hawks up
Beanie Sigel is holding two guns, ready to shoot anyone who crosses him.
In the best shape of my life I know I could roof niggaz
Beanie Sigel is in great physical shape and can easily jump on top of buildings or 'roof' other gangsters.
I send 'em back down Sig', I know you "The Truth" nigga
Beanie Sigel is confident that he can beat anyone in a fight and believes that his nickname, 'The Truth', reflects his honesty and integrity.
P-89 and the Eagle
Styles P carries a P-89 handgun and an Eagle shotgun for protection.
Hardest two out so it's gon' be plenty of evil
Styles P and Beanie Sigel are the most violent and dangerous gangsters, and there will be a lot of trouble wherever they go.
Hit the club, rob shit during coat (check)
Styles P and Beanie Sigel might steal valuables from people's jackets while partying at a club.
Just for the fuck of it nigga
They do it for fun, not necessarily for money or any other reason.
Let anybody front and we touchin' it nigga
If someone tries to disrespect or challenge Styles P and Beanie Sigel, they will use violence to put them in their place.
And you know you ain't ready for me
No one is prepared to deal with the extreme violence and brutality that Styles P and Beanie Sigel can unleash.
Got a young boy turn your shit to spaghetti for me
Styles P and Beanie Sigel have young, inexperienced gangsters who are willing to kill people for them.
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Written by: DAMON J BLACKMON, DAVID STYLES, DWIGHT GRANT
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