Tweet's first steps into a career in the music industry first began when she enrolled in her local Performing Arts School. In 1990, at the age of 19, Tweet gave birth to her daughter Tashawna. The name came from a mixture of both parents name "T" from Tweet and "shawn" from Shawn, and the addition of two "a"s.
In the early nineties Tweet joined the female quintet Sugah, leaving her daughter with her parents in Panama City, Florida, while Tweet relocated to Virginia. Sugah was comprised of Tweet, Susan Weems, and Rolita and was a part of Devante Swing's Swing Mob collective. While there, she met Timbaland, Magoo, Missy Elliott (who at the time was a part of the Hip-Hop/R&B group Sista), Playa, and Ginuwine who were also all apart of the Swing Mob collective. During her time with Sugah, Tweet formed a close friendship with Elliott.
Around 1999 with Sugah going nowhere, no album to show, and many broken promises, Tweet returned to her parents' home in Panama City penniless and depressed. Tweet fell into deeper depression after a string of bad relationships and a number of jobs, all the while hiding her depression from her family. The depression got so bad she had planned to commit suicide. The day before she was to go through with her fateful decision she received a phone call from an old friend. That friend was Missy Elliott. She was calling to ask if Tweet would contribute background vocals on her latest album Miss E ...So Addictive. Tweet felt she could tell Elliott about her situation and what she was going through. To this day she calls Elliott her "Guardian Angel".
In 2000 Tweet began recording vocals for Elliott's album and was also reunited with her old friends from the Swing Mob days, Timbaland, Magoo, Playa, and Ginuwine. She also recorded vocals for Timbaland & Magoo's follow-up to their platinum selling 1997 debut album Welcome To Our World and Timbaland's solo album Tim's Bio: Life From Da Bassment. In 2001 Elliott released her Platinum selling third album Miss E ...So Addictive with Tweet contributing vocals to five tracks. 2001 also the release of Ja Rule's Pain Is Love, Beat Club Records Bubba Sparxxx's Dark Days, Bright Days, Petey Pablo's Diary Of A Sinner: 1st Entry and Timbaland & Magoo's Indecent Proposal, all of which Tweet contributes vocals. Meanwhile, Tweet was signed to Elliott's record label, through Elektra Entertainment Group, The Goldmind Inc. with the help of an impromptu performance of "Motel" for Violator Management's Mona Scott. Not only was she signed to The Goldmind Inc. but also to Violator Management. With this Tweet began recording her debut album. In November of 2001, Tweet made her debut on the single's charts as a feature artist along with Ginuwine on Elliott's "Take Away", a tribute to Elliott's late friend Aaliyah. Timbaland & Magoo's "All Y'all" featuring Sebastian (Timbaland's younger brother) followed.
n March 2002, Tweet flew onto the charts with her debut solo single "Oops (Oh My)", a risqué song about self-loving and masturbation. The song was produced by Timbaland and featured guest vocals by Missy Elliott. The single hit #1 on the R&B Charts and #7 on the US Pop Charts, with the help of a Remix featuring Fabolous.
In April, Tweet released her debut album Southern Hummingbird to rave reviews. The album featured production by Craig Brockman, Nisan Stewart, guitarist John "Jubu" Smith, Timbaland (who contributed four tracks) and Tweet herself. It also featured guest vocals by Elliott "Oops (Oh My)", Bilal "Best Friend", BeatClub Record's Ms. Jade "Sexual Healing (Oops Pt. 2)" and featured a bonus new track from Elliott "Big Spender". The album was filled with soul stirring vocals and lyrics taken from Tweet's own life experiences, some of which were at the time written on napkins. The album spwanned another two singles, Timbaland produced "Call Me" and the radio single "Smoking Cigarettes", which had a video shot for it and directed by Little X but was never released. The album reached #3 on the Billboard album charts, behind Murder Inc.'s Ashanti self-titled debut album. That year Tweet appeared as a guest vocalist on Trina's second single from her hit album Diamond Princess. The song was called "No Panties" and was written and produced by Missy Elliott and Nisan Stewart. Tweet also appeared on Meshell Ndegeocello's Cookie: The Anthropological Mixtape, Karen Clark Sheard's 2nd Chance, Ms. Jade's Girl Interrupted, Whitney Houston's Just Whitney... and Elliott's 2x Platinum selling album Under Construction. Tweet appeared on four of the tracks and also made a cameo performance in both videos released from the album, "Work It" and "Gossip Folks". Tweet was nominated for a Soul Train Lady of Soul Award (among others) for Best New Artist but lost out to her rival Ashanti. But that year Tweet was awarded the Key To The City for Rochester, New York. Along with Missy Elliott, Lil' Kim, DMX, Toni Braxton, Queen Latifah, Ananda Lewis, Playa, Jamie Foxx, Lil' Mo, AJ, Free (among others), Tweet appeared in the late Aaliyah's posthumous hit single "Miss You".
With 2003 came more guest vocals appearances, Madonna's American Life The Remixes Single, Monica's After The Storm, Mark Ronson's Here Comes The Fuzz and Angie Stone's Stone Love on the 2004 Grammy nominated song "U-Haul". Tweet turned to acting, having a cameo appearance in the film Honey, directed by music video director Billie Woodruff and starring Jessica Alba, Mekhi Phifer, Lil' Romeo, Joy Bryant and Missy Elliott. Tweet's other acting credits include an episode of the comedy series The Parkers in 2002, in which she performed "Oops (Oh My)" and "Smoking Cigarettes". Tweet also appeared on the Honey Soundtrack on the Missy Elliott produced "Thugman" which sample's The Wu-Tang Clan's "Y'all Been Warned". Tweet also performed the Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins produced track "Hypnotic" in the film, but it doesn't feature on the soundtrack.
Tweet's third studio album, "Love, Tweet" has had several delays. As of late Summer 2010, Tweet was currently heading to L.A to finish recording the album as confirmed via Twitter on September 14, 2010 also the album may be double disk. The albums' lead single is "Love Again." The album is said to be complete. No official release date is known at this time.
shook up
Tweet Lyrics
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Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Shook up, Shook up, Shook Up
Ooh
Ooh
Oow!
(Verse 1: Tweet)
This morning
(I Cried)
Had a good feeling
(Inside)
Exceptional emotion
(That's why)
I gave him my devotion
He turns the lights off and loves my body
Natural feelin', I can't describe it
What a relationship, so contagious
He gives me all I want, that's why I'm faded
Shook Up
(Hook: Tweet)
How can I make it through the day?
In love with you
How am I supposed to do everything?
When I'm shook up, shook up, shook up
How can I make it through the day?
In love with you
How am I supposed to do everything?
Everything, you are my everything
(Verse 2: Tweet)
Can't fight the feelin'
(Inside)
Lovin' what I'm seein'
(Your mine)
The way your touchin' my body, babe
(Feels right)
Don't stop makin' me fantasize
He turns the lights off and loves my body
Natural feeling, I can't describe it
What a relationship, so contagious
He gives me all I want, that's why I'm faded
Shook Up
(Hook: Tweet)
How can I make it through the day?
In love with you
How am I supposed to do everything?
When I'm shook up, shook up, shook up
How can I make it through the day?
In love with you
How am I supposed to do everything?
Everything, you are my everything
(Rap: Free)
Keep a G on stash
No, I don't mean cash
Let him know you gotta be so bad
Maintain ya protein like amino ac
Make ya boat fiend, show em' it's yo scene
Sex like heron, clothes is mo' fiend
Fa sure he approachin' the jokes that most dream
You ain't gotta do everything
You could keep him in pocket, have him goin' through change
He say he won't well be patient, he frontin'
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Nice and stuntin' and thumpin', ya boy moanin' and gruntin',
And all the while ya laughin' now he say he won't
Turn the tables, keep em' spinnin' like spree's, please
Keep em' tamed, complain' you won't change
Emotionally, coast is me,
I'm a G.M., playa, no coachin' me
(Hook: Tweet)
How can I make it through the day?
In love with you
How am I supposed to do everything?
When I'm shook up, shook up, shook up
How can I make it through the day?
In love with you
How am I supposed to do everything?
Everything, you are my everything
Time: 4:01
The song "Shook Up" by Tweet ft. Free is an R&B love song that expresses the intense feelings of being in love with someone. The lyrics talk about a woman who is so deeply in love with her partner that she is "shook up" and cannot concentrate on anything else. The first and second verses describe how the man's touch and love make her feel so good that she can't get enough of him. The chorus repeats the phrase "How can I make it through the day? In love with you. How am I supposed to do everything? When I'm shook up, shook up, shook up," emphasizing how much the woman is distracted by her love for her partner.
The rap verse by Free adds an interesting twist to the song, as he advises the woman on how to keep her man interested and committed. He encourages her to "keep a G on stash," meaning to be financially independent, and to maintain her looks and keep things interesting in the bedroom. He tells her to keep the man on his toes and not give in to all his demands, using humor and playfulness to keep the relationship exciting.
Overall, "Shook Up" is a classic R&B love song with an added rap verse that adds depth and insight into how to maintain a strong and loving relationship. The catchy chorus and smooth vocals make it a great addition to any love song playlist.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh
Expressing a feeling of excitement or pleasure
Shook up, Shook up, Shook Up
Feeling overwhelmed and affected by love and desire
Listen, it's something like dynamite
Describing the explosive intensity and passion of the relationship
This morning
Referring to a specific period of time
(I Cried)
Expressing an emotional reaction to a situation
Had a good feeling
Feeling positive about the relationship
(Inside)
Referring to an inner feeling or emotion
Exceptional emotion
Describing the intensity and uniqueness of the feeling
(That's why)
Explaining the reason for the devotion and commitment to the relationship
I gave him my devotion
Expressing the giving of oneself to the relationship
He turns the lights off and loves my body
Describing the physical intimacy and connection
Natural feelin', I can't describe it
Expressing the indescribable and genuine nature of the feeling
What a relationship, so contagious
Describing the infectious and positive nature of the relationship
He gives me all I want, that's why I'm faded
Expressing the satisfaction and contentment in the relationship
Can't fight the feelin'
Acknowledging the uncontrollable and intense nature of the feeling
(Inside)
Referring to an inner feeling or emotion
Lovin' what I'm seein'
Expressing admiration and attraction to the partner
(Your mine)
Declaring ownership and possession of the partner
The way your touchin' my body, babe
Describing the physical interaction and sensation
(Feels right)
Acknowledging the natural and instinctive nature of the feeling
Don't stop makin' me fantasize
Expressing the desire and enjoyment of the partner's actions
Keep a G on stash
Encouraging the partner to keep a cool and collected demeanor
No, I don't mean cash
Clarifying the metaphorical context of the previous line
Let him know you gotta be so bad
Encouraging confidence and assertiveness in the relationship
Maintain ya protein like amino ac
Encouraging the partner to prioritize self-care and health
Make ya boat fiend, show em' it's yo scene
Encouraging the partner to express themselves and their interests
Sex like heron, clothes is mo' fiend
Describing the addictiveness and intensity of the physical connection
Fa sure he approachin' the jokes that most dream
Acknowledging the partner's charm and likability
You ain't gotta do everything
Encouraging the partner to not feel pressured or overwhelmed
You could keep him in pocket, have him goin' through change
Encouraging the partner to keep the relationship exciting and unpredictable
He say he won't well be patient, he frontin'
Describing the partner's inconsistency and unpredictability
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Represents a sound effect or vocalization
Nice and stuntin' and thumpin', ya boy moanin' and gruntin'
Describing the intense physical pleasure and satisfaction in the relationship
And all the while ya laughin' now he say he won't
Acknowledging the partner's indecisiveness and wavering commitment
Turn the tables, keep em' spinnin' like spree's, please
Encouraging the partner to take control and keep the relationship exciting
Keep em' tamed, complain' you won't change
Encouraging the partner to not change themselves for the relationship
Emotionally, coast is me
Expressing emotional stability and self-assuredness
I'm a G.M., playa, no coachin' me
Asserting independence and confidence in the relationship
Everything, you are my everything
Expressing the importance and centrality of the partner in the singer's life
Contributed by Brody R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
kelby peterson
This song was 🔥
Shelly Flores
This song is so underrated.....