The B. Coming
Beanie Sigel · 2005
65 min · 15 tracks · gangsta rap
A gritty exploration of street life layered with introspective lyrics and a raw, unfiltered delivery that defines Beanie Sigel's style.
Top tracks — play these first
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Feel It in the Air — This opening track sets the tone with its reflective lyrics about resilience and determination, showcasing Sigel's distinct vocal delivery and narrative style.
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I Can't Go on This Way — In this track, Sigel confronts his struggles and vulnerabilities head-on, blending personal storytelling with a powerful emotional resonance that encapsulates the album's essence.
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Change — This song features a poignant exploration of transformation and hope, emphasizing Sigel's growth as an artist while maintaining authenticity through his lyrical honesty.
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Tales of a Hustler, Part 2 — Continuing a theme from earlier work, this track illustrates the harsh realities of street life with vivid imagery and raw honesty, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines gritty production with introspective lyrics, showcasing Beanie Sigel's unique style within gangsta rap.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and emotional shifts.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies and call-and-response elements, enhancing the lyrical themes of struggle and resilience.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Feel It in the Air 4:06
- 2 I Can't Go on This Way 5:04
- 3 One Shot Deal 4:06
- 4 Gotta Have It 3:29
- 5 Don't Stop 3:32
- 6 Purple Rain 5:18
- 7 Oh Daddy 4:34
- 8 Change 4:37
- 9 Bread & Butter 5:41
- 10 Lord Have Mercy 4:22
- 11 Flatline 3:03
- 12 Tales of a Hustler, Part 2 4:20
- 13 Look at Me Now 4:03
- 14 It's On 5:05
- 15 Wanted (On the Run) 4:29
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