A native of Queens, New York, DJ Envy was tutored by neighborhood acquaintance DJ Clue?,[2] who introduced him to the mixtape circuit in the mid-90's. He quickly climbed up the ranks, and by the early 2000 he was peddling the latest freestyles and exclusives for big-name rappers like Jay-Z, 50 Cent and The L.O.X.. Since his reputation was so esteemed Sony sign him to their affiliate label Desert Storm Records. In 2003, he released his commercial debut album entitled The Desert Storm Mixtape: Blok Party, Vol. 1.
Envy's big break on the radio came when he mixed once a month for Hot 97's show called "Takin' it to the Streets", hosted by Angie Martinez from 12 a.m.-4 a.m., but later filled in when Angie Martinez got pregnant.[3] He then co-host Hot 97's morning show with Miss Jones from 6 a.m.-10 a.m. daily. His run on the morning show ended in July 2008 when Miss Jones moved to Philadelphia. Envy spinned on his own mixshows on Hot 97 called "The People's Mix" on Saturdays from 12pm to 2pm and "The People's Choice Hit List" on Sundays 5pm to 8pm. He had a segment on Hot 97 titled "New at 2", where he played the newest hits from 2 to 2:30 p.m. He currently hosts Hip-Hop Nation's afternoon show on Sirius XM Radio on weekdays 5 pm – 10 pm EST and on weekends he does a show from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Power 105.
On Monday December 6, 2010, DJ Envy, Angela Yee and Charlamagne Tha God began hosting the morning show on Power 105 as The Breakfast Club.
Envy has made appearances on various television shows like 106 & Park, Entourage and Tha Corner, which he hosts on the Music Choice channel.[3] He was featured in the 2006 film Blood of a Champion, credited as Shadow's enemy friend. and Lil Mama WSHH video as well[4]
On March 21, 2010, DJ Envy took over as host of MTV2's Sucker Free Countdown.
Twisted
DJ Envy Lyrics
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Oh,ooh,oh
(ahh....ooohhh)
So crazy boy
(so crazy boy)
So crazy boy
(so crazy boy)
I don't know if I done told you
It's the things that you do
When you doin' the things that you doin'
(ooohhh...)
Temperatures rising
You're so advertising
My votes they're outsizing
(oh)
Dammit this feeling
I can't help but feeling that this could be real
And...(oh,ooh,oh,ooh)
It's so amazin'
My heartbeat is racin'
When I see your face and...
All I know is I...
All I know is I, I'm in the zone
And I'm writing this song for you
[Chorus:]
Boy you got me all twisted, twisted up
Boy listen up
You got me thinkin' I just might miss
(might miss the bus)
Boy twisted up
Oh you've got me all twisted, twisted up
Boy listen up
All I know is I...
All I know is I, I'm in the zone
And I'm writing this song for you
You and I liking touching fire
Practically blazing the whole place down
Have it feel so good
Turn up the heat a little higher
Turn up the music; little louder
I just can't get enough of you
Oh boy
It's the things that you do
When you do what you doin'
(ooohhh...)
Temperatures rising
You're so advertising
My votes they're outsizing
(oh)
Dammit this feeling
I can't help but feeling that this could be real
And...(oh,ooh,oh,ooh)
It's so amazin'
My heartbeat is racin'
When I see your face and...
All I know is I...
All I know is I, I'm in the zone
And I'm writing this song for you
[Chorus:]
Everything about you I'm craving
Oh baby I'm saving my love for you (oohh...)
When I see you I get so excited
My light just ignites when I'm here with you
'Cause my night turns to day when I'm seein' your face
All my troubles just go away
(Oh)
It's the things that you do
When you doin' yeah...
Boy you got me so...
[Chorus: (repeat til fades)]
Boy you got me all twisted, twisted up
Boy listen up (boy you got me so)
You got me thinkin' I just might miss
(might miss the bus)
Boy twisted up
Oh you've got me all twisted, twisted up
Boy listen up
All I know is i...
All I know is I, I'm in the zone
And I'm writing this song for you
Boy you got me all twisted, twisted up
Boy listen up
You got me thinkin' I just might miss
(might miss the bus)
Boy twisted up
Oh you've got me all twisted, twisted up
Boy listen up
All I know is I, I'm in the zone
And I'm writing this song for you
DJ Envy's song Twisted is an upbeat, vibrant love song that expresses how the singer is feeling about a certain boy. The lyrics convey the excitement and anticipation of a new relationship in full bloom. The verse emphasizes the effect of the boy on the singer with lines like "It's the things that you do when you doin' the things that you doin'," and "Turn up the heat a little higher, turn up the music; little louder." The singer is completely enthralled by the boy and the music tells the story of someone deeply in love.
The chorus of the song features DJ Envy stating that he is "all twisted up" over the boy who has captivated his heart. He mentions the idea of "missing the bus" which means he doesn't want to miss this opportunity to be with the boy. DJ Envy emphasizes how he is willing to write a song about the boy to show his dedication and commitment.
Further into the song, DJ Envy sings about how being around the boy is like touching fire. The song describes how DJ Envy is never satisfied and always wants more of his love. The music continues to inspire the young hearted as the song progresses but it is grounded in the fact that the young, vibrant relationship is the most important thing in DJ Envy's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh,oh,oh
Expressing excitement or pleasure
Oh,ooh,oh
Further expressing excitement or pleasure
(ahh....ooohhh)
Vocalizing the excitement
So crazy boy
Addressing the object of affection
(so crazy boy)
Repeating the address
I don't know if I done told you
Admitting uncertainty about prior communication
But you got me going so crazy boy
Expressing the effect that the object of affection has on the singer's emotions
It's the things that you do
Identifying the cause of the artist's attraction
When you doin' the things that you doin'
Clarifying the specific actions that the object of affection performs
(ooohhh...)
Reiterating the effect of those actions on the artist
Temperatures rising
Describing the physical reaction the singer has
You're so advertising
Praising the object of affection's attractiveness
My votes they're outsizing
Metaphorically describing the strong positive feelings the singer has
(oh)
Expressing emotion
Dammit this feeling
Acknowledging the strength of the singer's emotions
I can't help but feeling that this could be real
Speculating about the potential for a romantic relationship
And...(oh,ooh,oh,ooh)
Pausing for effect
It's so amazin'
Celebrating the exciting emotions the singer is experiencing
My heartbeat is racin'
Describing a physical reaction to the object of affection's presence
When I see your face and...
Identifying the trigger for the artist's emotions
All I know is I...
Clarifying the artist's thoughts and feelings
All I know is I, I'm in the zone
Expressing focused attention and attraction to the object of affection
And I'm writing this song for you
Revealing the inspiration for the song
[Chorus:]
Beginning the chorus
Boy you got me all twisted, twisted up
Describing in the chorus the effect the object of affection has on the singer
Boy listen up
Calling the object of affection's attention
You got me thinkin' I just might miss
Expressing concern and uncertainty about the future of the relationship
(might miss the bus)
Using a colloquialism to express concern
Oh you've got me all twisted, twisted up
Repeating the description of the artist's emotions
All I know is I...
Repeating the focus on the object of affection
Everything about you I'm craving
Reiterating the strength of the singer's attraction
Oh baby I'm saving my love for you (oohh...)
Expressing commitment to the object of affection
When I see you I get so excited
Describing the impact of the object of affection's presence
My light just ignites when I'm here with you
Using a metaphor to emphasize the positive impact of the object of affection
'Cause my night turns to day when I'm seein' your face
Emphasizing the effect the object of affection has on the singer's emotions
All my troubles just go away
Describing the positive effect the object of affection has on the artist's emotions
(Oh)
Expressing emotion
Boy you got me so...
Reiterating the effect the object of affection has on the singer's emotions
[Chorus: (repeat til fades)]
Repeating the chorus until the end of the song
You got me thinkin' I just might miss
Describing the uncertainty the artist feels about the relationship
(might miss the bus)
Using a colloquial expression to express concern
All I know is I, I'm in the zone
Repeating the idea that the singer is focused on the object of affection
And I'm writing this song for you
Repeating the inspiration for the song
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES GRANT
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Who cares? Can we all live a positive life?
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You need new glasses, those are not right for your face.