Beanie Sigel: Biography

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• Memphis Bleek
• Jay-Z
• Amil
• Nas
• The LOX
• Ruff Ryders
• Cam'ron

• Big Daddy Kane
• EPMD
• Gang Starr
• Kool Moe Dee
• Kool G Rap & DJ Polo
• Scarface
• The Notorious B.I.G.

• Saigon
• Freeway
• Rick Ross

• Jay-Z
• Kanye West
• Freeway

• State Property

Birth Name:

Dwight Grant

Born:

Mar 6, 1974 in Philadelphia, PA

Genres:

Rap & Hip-Hop Music, Gangsta and Hardcore Rap Music, East Coast Rap Music

Decades Active:

1990's|2000's

Artistic Quality

Low

Cultural Impact

Low

Popularity

Low

Ratings Guide

Philadelphian rapper Beanie Sigel had a rapidly rising career, beginning with his appearance on one of underground rapper/producer DJ Clue's mix tapes, to his cameos on Jay-Z's Vol. 2: Hard Knock Life, to a consequent solo deal with Roc-A-Fella Records. His distinctive, slightly drawling delivery and his clever but hard-hitting rhymes were showcased on his debut album, 2000's The Truth, which featured contributions from Jay-Z, Memphis Bleek, Eve, and Scarface, and production by the Ruff Ryders' Swizz Beatz and Suave House's Tony Draper. His second album, The Reason, hit the streets in summer 2001, led by the single "Beanie (Mack B)."

- Heather Phares, All Music Guide