The Reason - Beanie Sigel

Beanie Sigel doesn’t need much of an introduction since hooking up with the “Jigga” man himself Shawn Carter—better known as Jay-Z. In his album “The Reason”, Beanie is continuing to try to make his solo mark on the world with a little help from his friends: Memphis Bleek, Daz and Kurupt of Dogg Pound fame, and Scarface. Unfortunately, this album will only be considered a speed bump in Beanie’s road to success based on its lackluster songwriting. The album starts with the powerful “Nothing like it”, a self-portrayal of Beanie Mac’s rise to fame. It continues with “Beanie (Mac Bitch)” the ...

"'Bout to take over the city of Philly like John Street," declares South Philly's Beanie Sigel on "Beanie," the first single from his sophomore album, The Reason. As arrogant and outrageous as that remark sounds, this album may actually prove it to be an understatement. The Reason contains all of the strengths and none of the missteps of Beanie's outstanding 2000 debut, The Truth, including an intense street focus and enough consistent, exceptional production to guarantee lots of radio play. The album is book-ended by two extremely introspective songs. In its soulful opener, "Nothing Like It," Beanie shares his perspective ...

"'Bout to take over the city of Philly like John Street," declares South Philly's Beanie Sigel on "Beanie," the first single from his sophomore album, The Reason. As arrogant and outrageous as that remark sounds, this album may actually prove it to be an understatement. The Reason contains all of the strengths and none of the missteps of Beanie's outstanding 2000 debut, The Truth, including an intense street focus and enough consistent, exceptional production to guarantee lots of radio play. The album is book-ended by two extremely introspective songs. In its soulful opener, "Nothing Like It," Beanie shares his perspective ...