Beanie Sigel on Jay Z, Roc A Fella’s Early Days, and Coming Up in Philadelphia | Ep.18
About this episode
Beanie Sigel discusses his rise in Philadelphia, his connection with Jay Z, and the early days of Roc A Fella.
Beanie Sigel sits down with Mannie Fresh and talks about coming up in Philadelphia and how his reputation in the streets helped people start paying attention to his music. He explains how he eventually connected with Jay Z and Roc A Fella and what that era was like when the label was building its sound and roster. Throughout the conversation, he reflects on the hunger and mentality artists had during that time and how things were moving in the early days of Roc A Fella. Lastly, Beanie Sigel shares stories about his experiences in the rap game and how his journey from Philly shaped the artist he became. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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