In 2003, news of her third album hit with various album title changes throughout the year from Ride Again: 7/2 to Two Can Play That Game. During this year, Howard also starred in an an independent film called Casanova's Demise co-starring Greg Horos.
In 2004, Howard officially released her third album, The Second Coming, under Rufftown Records. With the distribution label and the record label in conflict, the album suffered without much publicity — it was mostly limited to the music video for "Nasty Grind" playing on BET during early morning hours. Despite the lack of publicity, it sold over 40,000 copies.
In 2005, Howard intended to release The Second Coming: Remixed but that project was shelved to make way for a new full-length album, Private Show. Along with a new album, Howard worked with Walid Azami to bring documentaries for her fansite. This was an attempt to explain her side of the story and show her fans how the album was made.
The promo single, "Phone Sex", was released in September 2006. After some delays, Howard's third album was released on June 27, 2007 with the lead single, "L.O.V.A." It managed to peak #17 on iTunes R&B music sales chart. However, the album missed the Billboard 200 and R&B Albums chart altogether; overall, it sold only a few thousand copies. Shortly thereafter, Howard and Arsenal Records parted ways. On September 25, 2009, an independent compilation, "Independent Soul Divas 2" was issued on Lola Waxx Records. This compilation features "What Do I Do", a song recorded by Howard in 2008. The version included on the compilation is different from the version originally featured on her official MySpace profile.
According to Howard's official website, in addition to getting married, she went back to school to study culinary arts, and she is in the early stages of creating a possible fourth studio album.
Crank Me Up
Adina Howard Lyrics
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Ah, ah, yeah, yeah, uha
Better pump this in your jeep, gotta turn the volume up
want to smoke a little of this stuff, that's the way we blaze on up
Better pump this in your jeep, better turn the volume up
want to smoke a little of this stuff, that's the way we blaze on up
Boy ain't a freak like me, that do it constantly
Make sure you keep busy, want to feel the part of me
[Adina] (Missy)
You make my heart beat faster (yeah)
You got me ill flow like a rapper (ooh)
I'll blaze you with good sensations
Your loving be my first occupation
This is how I'm puttin' it down
For my peeps on the other side of town
Can you tell me are you feeling me
And if you're feeling me then bump this in your jeep
Play this in your jeep
[Missy]
Oh, ah, baby, show me love, better pump this in your jeep
Oh, ah, baby, crank me up, better turn the volume up
Oh, ah, baby, show me love, want to smoke a little of this stuff
Oh, ah, baby, crank me up, uh, aha
[Adina]
Baby were you fine along me
Won't you come and spend some time
Won't you come and chill with me
I know you want to smoke this *cough*
All I ever wanted you to do, ooh
Is to feel me
I want to sit and get you in the mood
But you gotta play this in your jeep, in your jeep
[Missy]
Oh, ah, baby, show me love, better pump this in your jeep
Oh, ah, baby, crank me up, better turn the volume up
Oh, ah, baby, show me love, want to smoke a little of this stuff
Oh, ah, baby, crank me up, yeah, yeah, aha
[Missy] (Adina)
You got it, tell me how you want it (yeah, ey)
How you want it, I want to make you funky (ooh, yeah)
You got it, tell me how you want it
How you want it, I want to make you funky (funky)
You got it, tell me how you want it (ooh, oh)
How you want it, I want to make you funky (hey)
You got it, tell me how you want it (mmhm)
How you want it, I want to make you funky (funky)
[Missy]
Oh, ah, baby, show me love, better pump this in your jeep
Oh, ah, baby, crank me up, better turn the volume up
Oh, ah, baby, show me love, want to smoke a little of this stuff
Oh, ah, baby, crank me up, yeah, yeah, aha
[Missy]
Round and round, let's get to down
Feelin' my body, my body
Round and round, let's get to down
Feelin' my body, my body
Round and round, let's get to down
Feelin' my body, my body
Round and round, let's get to down
Feelin' my body, feelin' my body
[Missy]
Oh, ah, baby, show me love, better pump this in your jeep
Oh, ah, baby, crank me up, better turn the volume up
Oh, ah, baby, show me love, want to smoke a little of this stuff
Oh, ah, baby, crank me up, yeah, yeah, aha
The lyrics for Adina Howard's song Crank Me Up feature a collaboration with Missy Elliott. The song has a very upbeat sound consisting of a fast tempo and rhythmic beats, making it perfect for dancing. The song is about wanting someone who is not a "freak like me" but still enjoys partying and having a good time. Adina emphasizes that the way to experience her is to "blaze on up" and pump up the volume. She enjoys good sensations and wants to share them with someone special who can keep up with her and appreciate everything she has to offer.
The lyrics further convey the idea of wanting to be with someone who can feel Adina's vibe and understand her energy. She invites listeners to "bump this in your jeep" and to "crank me up" to fully experience her music and what she has to offer. The song can be interpreted as an invitation to let loose and enjoy oneself fully, laying down inhibitions, and living in the moment. It is a song that encourages living life to the fullest and celebrating the joys of being alive.
Line by Line Meaning
Better pump this in your jeep, gotta turn the volume up
Adina wants the listener to play this song loudly in their car stereo system.
want to smoke a little of this stuff, that's the way we blaze on up
Adina wants the listener to smoke weed while listening to this song, which is how they blaze on up.
Boy ain't a freak like me, that do it constantly
Adina is claiming she's a sexual freak and does it frequently, unlike her partner.
Make sure you keep busy, want to feel the part of me
Adina wants her partner to stay busy so they can spend more time together, feeling the connection between them.
You make my heart beat faster (yeah)
Adina is excited and feels her heart beating faster because of the listener's presence or affection for her.
You got me ill flow like a rapper (ooh)
The listener's presence or influence on Adina is making her flow well, like a skilled rapper.
I'll blaze you with good sensations
Adina will give the listener great pleasure and feelings of ecstasy or sensation through their interactions together.
Your loving be my first occupation
Adina's top priority is to make the listener happy, to be in their loving company.
This is how I'm puttin' it down
Adina is representing herself, who she is and what she wants, through this song.
For my peeps on the other side of town
Adina is representing her fans and supporters from another part of the city through this song.
Can you tell me are you feeling me
Adina wants to know if the listener is attracted to her or is enjoying her presence and personality.
And if you're feeling me then bump this in your jeep
If the listener likes her, Adina wants them to play this song loudly in their car stereo system.
Baby were you fine along me
Adina wants to know if the listener feels fine being with her.
Won't you come and spend some time
Adina wants the listener to come spend some quality time with her.
Won't you come and chill with me
Adina wants the listener to come relax and hang out with her.
I know you want to smoke this *cough*
Adina is offering weed to the listener, possibly as a way to bond over shared interests.
All I ever wanted you to do, ooh
Adina's desires for the listener are simple and straightforward.
Is to feel me
Adina wants the listener to feel the connection between them.
I want to sit and get you in the mood
Adina wants to set the mood for the listener to be ready for what she has to offer sexually or emotionally.
But you gotta play this in your jeep, in your jeep
Adina wants the listener to play this song loudly in their car stereo system while she sets the mood.
You got it, tell me how you want it (yeah, ey)
Missy Elliott is asking the listener how they want to be pleasured or appreciated.
How you want it, I want to make you funky (ooh, yeah)
Missy Elliott wants the listener to enjoy themselves and have a good time while she pleases them.
Round and round, let's get to down
Missy Elliott is referring to sexual activity with the listener, going around and down to pleasure them.
Feelin' my body, my body
Missy thinks the listener will enjoy feeling up her body while they engage in sexual activity.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MELISSA A. ELLIOTT, RODERICK WIGGINS
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