THIS DAY IN HIP-HOP...BEANIE SIGEL - THE REASON

​On this day in Hip-Hop history, Beanie Sigel released his second studio album The Reason.

On this day in 2001, Beanie Sigel released his second studio album The Reason on Roc-A-Fella.  The album was primarily produced by Just Blaze along with production by Kanye West, Rick Rock, 88-Keys, No I.D., Big Demi, and Sha-Self.  Notable guest artists featured on the album included Jay Z, Freeway, Young Chris, and Scarface.

The Reason spawned the singles "Think It's a Game," which reached #99 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart; and "Beanie (Mack Bitch)," which reached #52 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart and peaked at #11 on the Rap chart.  The album debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200.  It reached #1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart.

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Also on this day...

2001 - T.I. released his debut single "I'm Serious" on Arista.

2007 - Pharoahe Monch released his second solo album Desire on SRC.

2016 - ​Beyonce and Kendrick Lamar performed "Freedom" at the BET Awards.

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This day in Birthdays...

Camu Tao (1977-2008) - American rapper, singer and record producer from Ohio.  Member of the group The Weathermen, and others.  Died of lung cancer.