STATE PROPERTY, the soundtrack to the Beanie Sigel gangsta movie vehicle, follows in the tradition of such gritty collections as Bobby Womack's ACROSS 110TH STREET and Curtis Mayfield's SUPERFLY in its dissection of thug life as it is lived in 21st century urban America. In particular there are several self-conscious nods in the direction of Mayfield's masterpiece, especially on the wah-wah heavy "No Glory" and the heavily atmospheric "Bitch Niggas," while "Why Must I" features quotes from George Clinton's "Atomic Dog" in its no-frills exposition of thug motivation.
Sigel is heavily featured throughout, lending his authentic thug persona to tracks such as the valedictory "Trouble Man" (not the Marvin Gaye song), and the autobiographical "Hood I Know," where, joined by fellow thugs Freeway, Young Chris, Sparks, and Oschino, he runs down his character's life in a chillingly matter-of-fact style. There's little relief in this unrelentingly bleak soundscape, though the '70s references in the musical backing win a few points for easing the general melancholy.
Beanie Sigel/Freeway/Oschino & Sparks & Chris & Neef (Parenta
Recording information: Baseline Studios, New York, NY; Circle House, FL; Soundtrack Studios, New York, NY.
Unknown Contributor Role: D.
Personnel: Margaret Banks (vocals); Andy Wright (guitar).
Audio Mixers: Jason Goldstein; N O Joe; Gerry G.; Gimel Keaton; Patrick Viala; Brian Stanley .
Rolling Stone (2/28/02, pp.58,61) - 3.5 stars out of 5- "Beanie Sigel and the rest of the Philly wing of Roc-A-Fella Records come out swinging on this group effort....Freeway and the rest of the newcomers deliver their thug raps as if each verse might be their last..." Entertainment Weekly (2/22/02, pp.148-9) - "...State Property are a decent 6-man rap squad fronted by Jay-Z protege Beanie Sigel....Sigel delivers bone-crushing rhymes over the sinister funk of 'No Glory'..." - Rating: B-
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Original Soundtrack / State Property - State Property Soundtrack Album Track Listing
Trk
Song
1
Roc the Mic
2
Sun Don't Shine
3
It's Not Right
4
Do You Want Me
5
Sing My Song
6
No Glory
7
B***h N****S
8
Why Must I
9
International Hustler
10
Hood I Know
11
Got Nowhere...
12
Trouble Man
13
Don't Realize
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Average Rating: (4.4 out of 5 stars)
What?!!!!!.....Beans did it like this? Whoa! This is the hottest right here! Beans, Free, Chris, Neef, O, and Sparks did their thing. Even though my ni&&a Neef ain't get enough playtime. Beats is hott. Rhymes is hott. No skits, just straight music!...You gotta cop this one! This can be compared to The Source's 5mics' "the Blueprint"! I suggest that the Source Magazine gives this a 4 1/2 mic review. When you play this CD, don't touch it to fast forward at all! Submitted by bleeep23 (Boogie Down, USA=Bronx,NY. And Korea) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
sigel ,free and oschino outdid themselves this album was tight specially cus of oschino beans and free and freeway track will have u in shock its ill make sure to cop
freeway album on october 15 he is serious and anyway state property album is coo i liked it i recomnd it Submitted by a reviewer (los angeles ,ca) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
ROC-A-FELLA is da STRONGEST TEAM! Beanie,Oscino,Omillio Sparks,Freeway,Young Chris,Neef,and Gravy is Philly's Finest!
Dash,Bigg and Hova got these N!66@$...In my top 10 of 2002 Hands down...My best track is NO GLORY from Beanie Sigel!
Roc-a-fella yall...LOL! Submitted by Calione_Loc (Memphis,TN) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Da ROC iigh as i see now mad people is ridin da roc i like dem but they could of done better the this i mean the cd was good but you could skip i few tracks,now if you want a non stop good cd go 2 www.nodoughent.cjb.net and order JWill "Respect Da Unexpect" ya heard?!? Submitted by nodoughent (DIRTY JERZ) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
TIGHT, TIGHT, TIGHT THIS IS ONE TIGHT ALBUM .EVERY SONG ON THE CD IS BAD .A MUST HAVE FOR TOUR MUSIC COLLECTION. Submitted by TJACKSON (DEMOPOLIS, AL , USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
What?!!!!!.....Beans did it like this?
sigel ,free and oschino outdid themselves
Da ROC
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