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Beanie Sigel, Freeway, Omillio Sparks

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"Roc the Mic" is the first single to be released from the soundtrack of the 2002 crime film State Property and was performed by Beanie Sigel and Freeway. The single was so far the highest charting single from both rappers making it to #55 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The remix to "Roc the Mic" features St. Louis rappers Nelly and Murphy Lee of the St. Lunatics and was included on rapper Nelly's 2002 album, Nellyville as a radio-only single. The single also appears on The Source Presents: Hip Hop Hits, Vol. 6 and The Roc Files, Vol. 1.more »

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[B Sigel] Ho! Ho![Freeway] Bounce[B Sigel] Holla![Freeway] Bounce, bounce, bounce[Beanie Sigel]It's be Sig in the place with Young FreeAnd I got what it takes to rock the mic rightStill watch what you say out your mouthCause 50 shots still will burn the club out[Verse 1: Freeway]I miss the hood when I'm travelin, get neck when I'm travelinChicks peck wood when I'm travelinF*ck a Lex cause the click fit good in the CaravanSlide through your hood like a avalancheTake a flick if you get a chance get that closeF*ck an advance, cause I get that doughBeef with me, enemies come sleep with me for breakfastGuaranteed to eat this toastI'm reckless, firestarter heat your folksA starvin artist that a eat why'all tracks, so don't bring 'em aroundI be around ricans vida locaThey got all the toasters don't need no gatsI got a six stashed leave 'em aroundSo I don't get left around haters around when I leaveIn the winter rock short sleaves reason the poundWith the heat blastin, keep actin the heat blastinTechno Marine shinin, marine fashion backin 'em downnigg*s 'gone keep hatin and my click 'gone keep grindinKeep movin, lockin the town[Chorus:][Freeway]It's Freeway in the place with be SigAnd I got what it takes to rock the mic right yeahStill watch what you say to me prickCause I got what it takes to dump the AK clip[Beanie Sigel]It's be Sig in the place with Young FreeAnd I got what it takes to rock the mic right yeahStill watch what you say out your mouthCause 50 shots still will turn the club out, ho!!![Verse 2: Beanie Sigel]It's Mack-daddy-young strappyNo he ain't the OG gangstaYes I is! come on don't test I kidI firebomb cribs like Left Eye didNotorious like that Bed-Stuy kid, +B.I.G.+ or small you can get itDead wrong, like tryin to brawl a strong armored midgetI pull the 9 out my pocket I'm lyinI pull the Mac out the closet, start firinFor you cats outta pocket, stop tryinTake that, get back, clap ironYou know, stay low, keep firin, uh!I put the led in the gat, the metal go clapI lay cats flat on they back, stop f*ckin with this radical catYou f*ck around and need a medical catThe led'll go clap, your head'll go back, uhhhIt's be Sig in the place to beWith two heaters on the waist of me, man who's facin me?[Chorus:][Beanie Sigel]It's be Sig in the place with Young FreeAnd I got what it takes to rock the mic right yeahStill watch what you say out your mouthCause 50 shots still will turn the club out, ho!!![Freeway]It's Freeway in the place with be SigAnd I got what it takes to rock the mic right yeahStill watch what you say to me prickCause I got what it takes to dump the AK clip[Verse 3: Freeway]Big nickels down your way don't tripGet folded down your way, got soldiers down your wayKeep quiet down your way no lipAll of why'all need to run yo'selfGo get the burna nigg* bang yo'selfOr I come through with the hammer make you lose yo' healthFast, roll with dashes, move like Cassius ClayMove yay like caskets, there's a will there's a wayObey my thirst move yay through trafficWithout Sprite, without Nike'sI just do it bar break your basketYeah you damn right, without iceI pull up to your honey car and stuff her basketInternational post player, circle the atlasYou don't want to be hoe playas, circle the hoodBend over backwards, without searchin for backwoods[Chorus:][Freeway]It's Freeway in the place with be SigAnd I got what it takes to rock the mic right yeahStill watch what you say to me prickCause I got what it takes to dump the AK clip[Beanie Sigel]It's be Sig in the place with Young FreeAnd I got what it takes to rock the mic right yeahStill watch what you say out your mouthCause 50 shots still will turn the club out, ho!!![Freeway]It's Freeway in the place with be SigAnd I got what it takes to rock the mic right yeahStill watch what you say to me prickCause I got what it takes to dump the AK clip[Beanie Sigel]It's be Sig in the place with Young FreeAnd I got what it takes to rock the mic right yeahStill watch what you say out your mouthCause 50 shots still will turn the club out, ho!!![Outro: Freeway]All of why'all need to run yo'selfGo get the burna nigg* bang yo'selfAll of why'all need to run yo'selfGo get the burna nigg* bang yo'selfsh*t, sh*t, it's the, it's the Roc nigg*, hooo, hoo, hoo!And another one, and another one.. {*fades*}

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Dwight Grant (born March 6, 1974), better known by his stage name Beanie Sigel, is an American rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is a former member/artist of Dame Dash Music Group and Roc-A-Fella Records where he had formed a close association with rappers Jay-Z, Freeway and other former and current artists on the Roc-A-Fella roster. His stage name comes from a street in South Philadelphia, the rapper's former stomping grounds where he worked alongside Senior Durham in the projects. He has sold more than two million albums worldwide. During a controversial period, Beanie Sigel recorded a song dissing his former boss and mentor Jay-Z on the track "I Go Off" with 50 Cent who had signed Grant to his G-Unit Records label in 2009. In early 2011 Grant appe… more »

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Written by: CORNELL HAYNES, DWIGHT GRANT, JUSTIN GREGORY SMITH, LESLIE PRIDGEN, TOHRI MURPHY LEE HARPER

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10 facts about this song

Artists

"Roc the Mic" is a famous song by American rappers Beanie Sigel and Freeway who are both members of the rap group State Property. The remix version of the song features the popular rapper, Nelly.

Label

This song was produced under the record label of Roc-A-Fella Records, which is an American hip hop record label founded by Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, Damon "Dame" Dash, and Kareem "Biggs" Burke in 1995.

Release

The track was officially released in the year 2002 as part of Beanie Sigel and Freeway's album 'The Reason'.

Success

The song topped the hip-hop charts and is often considered an anthem for the early 2000s era of hip-hop music.

Music Video

The music video for "Roc the Mic" features appearances by Jay-Z, Memphis Bleek, and other Roc-a-fella associates, showcasing the unity of the record label.

Awards

"Roc The Mic" won “Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group” at the 45th Annual Grammy Awards in 2003.

Producers

The song was produced by Just Blaze, an American hip hop record producer, who is well-known in the hip-hop industry for producing Jay-Z songs on the albums The Blueprint, The Blueprint 2, and The Black Album.

Inspiration

The song "Roc the Mic" refers to the ability of the artists to command and control the audience's attention while performing on the microphone like they’re rocking a concert or a club.

Performances

The song was typically performed with high energy and commanding stage presence, reinforcing its message about rocking the mic and owning the stage.

Legacy

Over time, "Roc the Mic" has become a classic hip-hop track and it's often included in discussions about the best songs of the early 2000s.

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