Slow Jamz
Jamie Foxx/Kanye West/Twista Lyrics


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Kanye, it's Foxx, man
I'm just sayin' I was talkin' to the girls, you know
And we don't put enough emphasis on the ladies sometime
You know, I was talkin' to this girl
She was talkin' about the music all fast in the club, you know
She gotta drink water 'cause she thirsty
She done danced like 92 hundred songs back to back
With ain't nobody really, you know really try to find out what she feelin'
Like how she feel, you know, you know what she told me?

(Are you gonna be?) Check it out, this is what she said
(Say that you're gonna be) Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, oooh

She said she want some Marvin Gaye, some Luther Vandross
A little Anita will definitely set this party off right
(Are you gonna be, are you gonna be, are you gonna be
Are you gonna be, are you gonna be, well, well, well, well)
She said she want some Ready for the World, some New Edition
Some Minnie Ripperton will definitely set this party off right

Yes it will, it definitely will
You know what I told her?

I told her to drive over in yo' new whip
Bring some friends you cool with
I'ma bring the cool whip, then I want you to strip
See you is my new chick, so we get our grind on
She be grabbin', calling me Biggie like Shyne home
Man I swear she fine homes (back in the day)
Why she always lying though?
Tellin' me them diamonds (back in the day)
When she know they rhinestones
She's got a light-skinned friend look like Michael Jackson
Got a dark-skinned friend look like Michael Jackson
I played Ready for the World, she was ready for some action
My dog said you ain't no freak
So you 'bout to prove my man wrong
I'ma play this Vandross, you gon' take yo pants off
I'ma play this Gladys Knight, me and you gon' get right

She said she want some Marvin Gaye, some Luther Vandross
A little Anita will definitely set this party off right
(Are you gonna be, are you gonna be, are you gonna be
Are you gonna be, are you gonna be, well, well, well, well)
She said she want some Ready for the World, some New Edition
Some Minnie Ripperton will definitely set this party off right
Yes it will
Oh, yes it will

Smokey Robinson, Smokey Robinson
Freddie Jackson, everything, everything
Smokey Robinson, Ashford & Simpson
Set the party, really set the party off right
Yes it will, yes it will
Al Green, oh
Al Green, oh yeah
Ooh, whatcha know about the Isley Brothers?

Now, now Kanye, I know I told you to slow it down, baby
And it's good, it's all good, it's beautiful, it's beautiful
But now, I need you to do it faster, baby
Can you please? Do it faster baby, do it faster
Damn, baby, I can't do it that fast
But I know somebody who can, Twista

Got you looking at the glist on my hands and wrist
While I'm laying back smoking on my cannabis
When it come to rocking the rhythm like Marvin and Luther
I can tell you ain't no messin' with Kan man and Twist
In the Chi and I be sipping Hennessy, play some R&B
While I smoke a b, you can preferably find that I'm a G
And all this (well, well, well, well)
Come with me and sip on some Evelyn Champagne
You ain't know Twista could work it like The Whispers?
Hit the stop light, move it to some Isleys
Rims still moving so I bump a lil' Spinners
While I'm smoking on a b dipping through the streets
Bumpin' R&B and I got the heat on the 23's
And I do it (well, well, well, well)
With my Earth in the Wind smoking Fire
Let me get ya sheets wet listenin' to Keith Sweat
Put you in a daze wit Maze
Fulfilling our every temptation, slow jammin' havin' deep sex
You ready for the world, girl, come on go wit me
I touch you all over your body, baby, don't say no to me
And every moment controlling me
I'm lovin' the way you be holdin' me when I be listening to Jodeci
And when I come over and bend ya ass
You be bumping Teddy Pendergrass
I done hit it from the back to the melody and rode it slow
Now I got to go up in it fast, but I'ma finish last
No matter how much of a thug you see
I still spit it like it's R&B, come to the club with me
And when some Luther come on I hope you feelin' me
And still will be in love wit me, Chi ride

She said she want some Marvin Gaye, some Luther Vandross
A little Anita will definitely set this party off right
(Are you gonna be, are you gonna be, are you gonna be
Are you gonna be, are you gonna be, well, well, well, well)
She said she want some Ready for the World, some New Edition
Some Minnie Ripperton will definitely set this party off right
Yes it will
Oh, yes it will

Sly and the Family Stone (Sly and the Family Stone)
Let's get the party on (Let's get the party on)
Sly and the Family Stone (Sly and the Family Stone)
Let's get our party on (Let's get our party on)
Earth, Wind and Fire, baby (Earth, Wind and Fire, baby)
Let's take it higher, sweetie (Let's take it higher, sweetie)
Let's really set, let's really set this party off

She said she want some Marvin Gaye, some Luther Vandross
A little Anita will definitely set this party off right
(Are you gonna be, are you gonna be, are you gonna be
Are you gonna be, are you gonna be, well, well, well, well)
She said she want some Ready for the World, some New Edition
Some Minnie Ripperton will definitely set this party off right




Yes it will
Oh, yes it will

Overall Meaning

The song "Slow Jamz" is a collaboration between Jamie Foxx, Kanye West, and Twista. The lyrics in the opening verse are from Foxx, who expresses his concern that not enough attention is given to the ladies in a club setting. He describes a conversation with a girl who is tired of fast music, and wishes to hear some of her favorite slower jams to set the party off right. She requests musicians like Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross, Ready for the World, New Edition and Minnie Ripperton. Kanye picks up the verse and describes his new chick, who has light-skinned and dark-skinned friends who both resemble Michael Jackson. He proceeds to invite this girl over to his place with her friends, and he promises to play her some Vandross and Gladys Knight so they can 'get right'.


Twista finishes the song off by rapping a verse stating that he is a master at working the rhythm, referencing the greats like Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross and other iconic musicians. He talks about cruising through the streets listening to R&B, smoking a blunt and sipping Hennessy. Twista emphasizes his desire to slow jam some Keith Sweat or Jodeci, promising to fulfill all her temptations and desires through deep sex. The entire song is about the power of music to create the right ambiance and sexual energy in a club or party setting.


Line by Line Meaning

Kanye, it's Foxx, man
Jamie Foxx introducing himself and addressing Kanye West


I'm just sayin' I was talkin' to the girls, you know
Foxx explaining that he was talking to some girls


And we don't put enough emphasis on the ladies sometime
Expressing the need to give more attention to women


You know, I was talkin' to this girl
Foxx recounting a conversation he had with a girl


She was talkin' about the music all fast in the club, you know
The girl was discussing the fast-paced music played in the club


She gotta drink water 'cause she thirsty
The girl is thirsty and needs to hydrate


She done danced like 92 hundred songs back to back
She has been dancing continuously to numerous songs


With ain't nobody really, you know really try to find out what she feelin'
Nobody has bothered to inquire about her feelings


Like how she feel, you know, you know what she told me?
Foxx is wondering about the girl's emotions and shares that she told him something


(Are you gonna be?) Check it out, this is what she said
Foxx is about to reveal what the girl said


(Say that you're gonna be) Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, oooh
Foxx expressing anticipation before disclosing the girl's words


She said she want some Marvin Gaye, some Luther Vandross
The girl desires to listen to Marvin Gaye and Luther Vandross music


A little Anita will definitely set this party off right
Adding Anita's music to the playlist will create a great party atmosphere


(Are you gonna be, are you gonna be, are you gonna be
Repeating the question if the person will fulfill the girl's desire


Are you gonna be, are you gonna be, well, well, well, well)
Continuing the question, emphasizing the importance


She said she want some Ready for the World, some New Edition
The girl also wants to listen to Ready for the World and New Edition


Some Minnie Ripperton will definitely set this party off right
Including Minnie Ripperton's music will surely make the party amazing


Yes it will, it definitely will
Confirming that the mentioned songs will create a great party atmosphere


You know what I told her?
Foxx is about to share his response to the girl's request


I told her to drive over in yo' new whip
Foxx instructed the girl to come to him in her new car


Bring some friends you cool with
He also asked her to bring her friends


I'ma bring the cool whip, then I want you to strip
Foxx plans to bring a cool car and wants the girl to undress


See you is my new chick, so we get our grind on
Referring to the girl as his new romantic partner and suggesting they engage in intimate activities


She be grabbin', calling me Biggie like Shyne home
The girl grabs Foxx and calls him by the nickname Biggie, as if they were close like Shyne


Man I swear she fine homes (back in the day)
Foxx expressing his attraction to the girl and reminiscing about past encounters


Why she always lying though?
Questioning the girl's tendency to tell lies


Tellin' me them diamonds (back in the day)
The girl falsely claims to have diamonds from the past


When she know they rhinestones
Foxx knows that the diamonds she mentioned are actually rhinestones


She's got a light-skinned friend look like Michael Jackson
The girl's friend has light skin and resembles Michael Jackson


Got a dark-skinned friend look like Michael Jackson
Her other friend has dark skin and also resembles Michael Jackson


I played Ready for the World, she was ready for some action
When Foxx played Ready for the World's music, the girl became ready for intimacy


My dog said you ain't no freak
Foxx's friend claimed that the girl is not adventurous


So you 'bout to prove my man wrong
Foxx challenges the girl to prove his friend wrong


I'ma play this Vandross, you gon' take yo pants off
Foxx plans to play Luther Vandross music and wants the girl to remove her pants


I'ma play this Gladys Knight, me and you gon' get right
Foxx intends to play Gladys Knight's music and engage in intimate activities with the girl


Smokey Robinson, Smokey Robinson
Referring to the artist Smokey Robinson


Freddie Jackson, everything, everything
Referring to the artist Freddie Jackson


Smokey Robinson, Ashford & Simpson
Continuing to mention Smokey Robinson and referring to the duo Ashford & Simpson


Set the party, really set the party off right
These artists will truly make the party amazing


Yes it will, yes it will
Confirming that the mentioned artists will create a great party atmosphere


Al Green, oh
Referring to the artist Al Green


Al Green, oh yeah
Expressing enthusiasm for Al Green's music


Ooh, whatcha know about the Isley Brothers?
Asking if the listener knows about the Isley Brothers


Now, now Kanye, I know I told you to slow it down, baby
Foxx addressing Kanye West and reminding him to slow down the music


And it's good, it's all good, it's beautiful, it's beautiful
Expressing that everything is good and beautiful


But now, I need you to do it faster, baby
Requesting Kanye to increase the tempo of the music


Can you please? Do it faster baby, do it faster
Asking Kanye to speed up the music


Damn, baby, I can't do it that fast
Kanye expresses inability to fulfill Foxx's request


But I know somebody who can, Twista
Kanye suggests that Twista can meet the desired tempo


Got you looking at the glist on my hands and wrist
Twista mentions the shine and glamour of his jewelry


While I'm laying back smoking on my cannabis
Twista relaxes while smoking cannabis


When it come to rocking the rhythm like Marvin and Luther
Twista is skilled at delivering rhythmic music like Marvin Gaye and Luther Vandross


I can tell you ain't no messin' with Kan man and Twist
Twista believes that no one can compete with him and Kanye


In the Chi and I be sipping Hennessy, play some R&B
Twista mentions being in Chicago, drinking Hennessy, and playing R&B music


While I smoke a b, you can preferably find that I'm a G
Twista enjoys smoking marijuana and considers himself a gangster


And all this (well, well, well, well)
Twista acknowledges his skills and accomplishments


Come with me and sip on some Evelyn Champagne
Inviting someone to join him and enjoy Evelyn Champagne's music


You ain't know Twista could work it like The Whispers?
Surprising the listener by revealing his ability to perform like The Whispers


Hit the stop light, move it to some Isleys
Referring to enjoying The Isley Brothers' music at a red traffic light


Rims still moving so I bump a lil' Spinners
While Twista's car wheels are still spinning, he listens to The Spinners' music


While I'm smoking on a b dipping through the streets
Twista smokes marijuana while driving around town


Bumpin' R&B and I got the heat on the 23's
Listening to R&B music while having the car's heating system on


And I do it (well, well, well, well)
Twista emphasizes his ability and success in his career


With my Earth in the Wind smoking Fire
Twista enjoys smoking marijuana and references Earth, Wind & Fire's music


Let me get ya sheets wet listenin' to Keith Sweat
Twista suggests getting intimate while listening to Keith Sweat's music


Put you in a daze wit Maze
Twista aims to mesmerize the listener with Maze's music


Fulfilling our every temptation, slow jammin' havin' deep sex
Twista suggests engaging in intimate activities while listening to slow jams


You ready for the world, girl, come on go wit me
Asking the girl if she is prepared to explore the world of romance with him


I touch you all over your body, baby, don't say no to me
Twista expresses his desire for physical intimacy with the girl


And every moment controlling me
Twista feels captivated by every moment spent with the girl


I'm lovin' the way you be holdin' me when I be listening to Jodeci
Twista enjoys how the girl holds him while Jodeci's music plays


And when I come over and bend ya ass
Twista plans to visit the girl and engage in intimate activities


You be bumping Teddy Pendergrass
Twista expects the girl to listen to Teddy Pendergrass's music


I done hit it from the back to the melody and rode it slow
Twista has engaged in sexual activity with the girl while moving slowly to the rhythm


Now I got to go up in it fast, but I'ma finish last
Twista desires to speed up but will ensure the girl is satisfied before he finishes


No matter how much of a thug you see
Twista asserts that his reputation as a thug does not define him


I still spit it like it's R&B, come to the club with me
Twista delivers his music with the same style and skill as R&B artists


And when some Luther come on I hope you feelin' me
Twista hopes that the girl appreciates his music as much as she does Luther Vandross's


And still will be in love wit me, Chi ride
Twista expects the girl to remain in love with him as they navigate Chicago together


Sly and the Family Stone (Sly and the Family Stone)
Referencing the band Sly and the Family Stone


Let's get the party on (Let's get the party on)
Encouraging everyone to enjoy the party


Sly and the Family Stone (Sly and the Family Stone)
Continuing to mention the band Sly and the Family Stone


Let's get our party on (Let's get our party on)
Expressing the desire to continue the party


Earth, Wind and Fire, baby (Earth, Wind and Fire, baby)
Referring to the band Earth, Wind & Fire


Let's take it higher, sweetie (Let's take it higher, sweetie)
Proposing to elevate the party atmosphere


Let's really set, let's really set this party off
Ensuring that the party is truly amazing


She said she want some Marvin Gaye, some Luther Vandross
Repeating the girl's desire to listen to Marvin Gaye and Luther Vandross music


A little Anita will definitely set this party off right
Including Anita's music will create a great party atmosphere


(Are you gonna be, are you gonna be, are you gonna be
Repeating the question if the person will fulfill the girl's desire


Are you gonna be, are you gonna be, well, well, well, well)
Continuing the question, emphasizing the importance


She said she want some Ready for the World, some New Edition
The girl also wants to listen to Ready for the World and New Edition


Some Minnie Ripperton will definitely set this party off right
Including Minnie Ripperton's music will surely make the party amazing


Yes it will
Confirming that the mentioned songs will create a great party atmosphere


Oh, yes it will
Reaffirming that the songs will make the party fantastic




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Burt Bacharach, Hal David, Carl Mitchell, Kanye West

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