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 He told Dame to pass the word on that State Property was no longer in effect, until after he was released.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 For Me
Beanie Sigel Lyrics
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Throw your fuckin' hoodies on, it's goin' down
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
If you see me on your strip, bitch, get yo' thang
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 book bag bitch, when I go road trippin'
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
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
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
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
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
In "Ready for War", Beanie Sigel, Freeway, and Young Chris are declaring their readiness for any challenge or confrontation that comes their way. They are urging their fellow real n*ggas to “load up” and get ready for whatever is coming. The rappers boast about their street credibility and rough lifestyles, indicating that they are not to be underestimated or taken lightly.
The lyrics of the first verse paint a picture of Beanie Sigel's past and current lifestyle. He talks about his drug dealing days and how he would stay outside all night selling crack. But he ends the verse saying that his current life is different, as he no longer needs to hustle as he did before, implying that he has made enough money through his music career. Freeway contributes to the chorus and his verse highlights his readiness to fight, using violent language to intimidate.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of pride in their machismo, and they assert their power and toughness. They are aware that others may not be “ready for them”, but they are ready to face anyone who comes their way. The production is hard-hitting and aggressive, enhancing the bravado of their delivery.
Line by Line Meaning
Ghost, Sigel, real niggaz load up
The tough guys, Ghost and Sigel, are getting armed and ready for action
Throw your fuckin' hoodies on, it's goin' down
Put on your hoodies, something is about to happen
Nah, you can't hang, nah, you can't bang
You don't have what it takes to be a real gangster
You better get yo' gang
You should get your own gang to back you up
If you see me on the road better switch yo' lane
If you see me driving, you better not mess with me and just switch lanes
If you see me on your strip, bitch, get yo' thang
If you see me in your neighborhood, you better have your weapon ready
Fuck that before rap had to flip cocaine
Before being a rapper, I used to sell cocaine
Knockin' EMPD, nigga, it's yo' thang
Listening to and being inspired by rap group EMPD was my thing
Had the fisherman hat, with the 40 bottle twistin', the cap
I used to wear a hat popularly known as a fisherman hat, with a 40-ounce bottle in my hand
Outside all night pitchin' the crack
I used to sell crack cocaine outside all night
But now things are a lil' bit different
My life has changed a bit since then
I could start the car without the key in the ignition
I have a fancy car that I can start without a key
Now I be Vivo sippin', nigga, strapped with the mac
Now, I drink Vivo and carry a gun with me
In the book bag bitch, when I go road trippin'
I carry my gun in a book bag when I go on trips
The bully harder than them bars in the lifer's house
I am tougher than those in prison
You don't know me, see the Ghost when the lights go out
You don't know who I am, you only see my shadow when the lights go out
Kill yo' ass while you daydream, nigga
I will kill you when you least expect it
I put your big man to sleep and let him fly like the A-Team nigga
I will knock out your big guy and leave him on the ground just like the A-Team TV show
You niggaz puss, dick startin' to get hard
You guys are weak and try to act tough
Man, we always strapped, catch shit when you run in the bitch raw
We always carry guns, you will get shot if you try to mess with us
I go off when the shit's off, I usually turn it up when it go down
I am peaceful when there is no trouble, but when things get heated, I will take action
And the bully in this bitch, two hawks up
The tough guy is in charge here, and he is carrying two guns
You know I got the fully in this bitch
I have a fully-loaded gun with me
In the best shape of my life, I know I could roof niggaz
I am in great physical shape and can easily defeat others
I send 'em back down Sig', I know you 'The Truth', nigga
I will defeat anyone who tries to mess with me and my friend Sigel, who is also known to be trustworthy
Ghost and Sigel, P-89 and the Eagle
Ghost and Sigel are together, carrying a P-89 and an Eagle gun
Get stretched by the skinny or diesel
We will defeat anyone, whether they are skinny or bulky
Hardest two out, so it's gon' be plenty of evil
We are the toughest, so there will be a lot of trouble
So run and tell all of the people
Go and tell everyone what you have seen and heard here
Hit the club, rob shit during coat check
Commit theft at the club while people are checking their coats
Just for the fuck of it, nigga
Just because we feel like it
I like the four-door big
I like big, four-door cars
Heard you bust with it nigga like to blow a pound of weed
I heard you carry a gun and smoke a lot of weed
Heard you puffin it nigga, let anybody front and we touchin' it, nigga
I heard you are smoking weed and letting anyone use it, but if you mess with us, we will take action
I get berserk when I'm high on them perks
I become very aggressive when using prescription drugs
You fuck around like, you don't want your kidneys to work
If you mess with me, I will damage your kidneys
I get the family, the doggie, the kitty get murked
I will even kill your family and pets
Man, what you know about puttin' in work?
You don't know anything about hard work
Got a young boy, turn your shit to spaghetti for me
I have a young, skilled person who can kill you easily
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State prop!! Heavy hitta suckaaaaa