Tweet (born Charlene L. Keys on March 4, 1971) is an American R&B and neo s… Read Full Bio ↴Tweet (born Charlene L. Keys on March 4, 1971) is an American R&B and neo soul singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Tweet was born in Rochester, New York and grew up singing in the church along with her parents and her four older siblings (three brothers, Tom, Cedric and Lonnie, and one sister, Sundra). Tweet mastered the guitar, playing her father's as a young girl. Tweet was inspired not only by her family but also by larger than life divas Janet Jackson, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston (whom she later worked with).
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.

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Tweet Lyrics

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[Missy]
Yeah, this one right here's for my thugs
Thug loving, puttin' it down for ya little lady at the crib
Thug in the streets, man under the sheets, haha, yeah

[Tweet] (Missy)
I'm in love with a thug (whoo)
I can't help it girl he treats me so good (aha)

In the street he gets respect from his peers (whoo)
Known for months but it feel like it's been years
Aah, ahh, In a situation (come on, oh)
Any guy that holler at me, it's real confrontation (aha)
Thug lovin' is my baby's job occupation (yeah)
And he good at what he do and great at having relation (whoo), ahh (come on)

[Tweet] (Missy)
Thugs give good loving (oh)
Whoa, you're supersonic
The way he treats me different (aha)
Ooh, like he bionic
Yeah, he work that (yeah)
I say yeah, he's so perfect (oh)

[Tweet] (Missy)
I used to be scared of thugs (oh)
I was told that thugs don't know how to love (aha)
They say they beat, they cheat, they talk to girls like shit (oh)
But my man respect me cos I'm down ass bitch (uh oh), ahh (come on)
I wasn't anticipating (oh)
That if I fell in love with a thug that I would end up dating (I like this)
Instead he blew my mind and treated me like a queen (oh)
He run these streets but he know how to treat me, aaha (this one right)

[Tweet] (Missy)
Thugs give good loving (come on)
Whoa, you're supersonic (aha)
The way he treats me different (whoo)
Ooh, like he bionic (I said)
Yeah, he work that (oh, yeah)
I say yeah, he's so perfect (oh, I like this)

[Missy]
I'm in love with a thug cos he make me feel right
Wish I could explain what he make me feel like
Yeah, and my friends don't like
Cos he hot on the block and he be ridin' ninja bikes, yeah
Let me get it sizzlin' on the mic
Like an MC with no deal trying to get New York hype, yeah, oh
Let me clear my windpipe
Man got a pipe that I blow out every night, yeah, oh
Heard it first here, oh, I'm the best here, oh
Come over here, oh, now thugs in here, aha
Front to the rear, oh, Craig Mack gon' put the Flava In Ya Ear
He ain't got time to keep bustlin' in lines
Blowin' ya minds, cuttin' that circumsize, yeah, aha
Play it wise cause I'm in love with a thug occupying my time (come on)

[Tweet] (Missy)
Thugs give good loving (yeah)
Whoa, you're supersonic (aha)
The way he treats me different (and)
Ooh, like he bionic (I said)

Yeah, he work that (oh, he work that)
I say yeah, he's so perfect (oh, let the track play)

Overall Meaning

The song "Thug Man" by Tweet featuring Missy Elliot revolves around the love story of a girl who is in love with a thug. The lyrics celebrate the man's rough exterior, while also highlighting how he treats her "like a queen". Tweet talks about how her man is respected in the streets and that he's good at what he does. She explains that even though she was scared of thugs initially, her man blew her mind and ended up treating her differently. Missy Elliot's rap verse amplifies the song's theme of celebrating a thug's lifestyle, where she talks about how her man's popularity on the block reflects in the way he rides his bike and how she's in love with him because he makes her feel good.

The song's lyrics might be interpreted to glorify the idea of a violent or criminal lifestyle, but it's important to understand that these lyrics are representing a fictional narrative. The song narrates an individual's love story with a thug and praises him as if he's the perfect lover. While the song might present a one-dimensional view of the man's life, it still represents how one could fall for someone who might be involved in activities that are contrary to societal norms. At its core, the song tells a story of two people in love and does not seek to support criminal or violent behavior.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, this one right here's for my thugs
Missy is dedicating this song to all of the thugs out there.

Thug loving, puttin' it down for ya little lady at the crib
Thugs are great at loving and taking care of their significant others.

Thug in the streets, man under the sheets, haha, yeah
Thugs may be tough on the outside, but they can be affectionate and tender behind closed doors.

I'm in love with a thug (whoo)
Tweet is in a romantic relationship with a thug.

I can't help it girl he treats me so good (aha)
Tweet's thug treats her very well and she can't help but love him.

In the street he gets respect from his peers (whoo)
Tweet's thug is respected by others in his community.

Known for months but it feel like it's been years
Tweet's relationship with her thug has progressed so quickly that it feels like they've been together for a long time.

Any guy that holler at me, it's real confrontation (aha)
If any other man tries to hit on Tweet, her thug will not hesitate to confront him.

Thug lovin' is my baby's job occupation (yeah)
Being in a relationship with a thug is like a full-time job for Tweet's significant other.

And he good at what he do and great at having relation (whoo), ahh (come on)
Tweet's thug is skilled at being a thug and is also a great partner in their relationship.

Thugs give good loving (oh)
Thugs are known for being good lovers.

Whoa, you're supersonic
Tweet's thug is amazing, like something out of this world (supersonic).

The way he treats me different (aha)
Tweet's thug treats her differently than anyone else she's ever been with.

Ooh, like he bionic
Tweet's thug is so amazing that he's almost like a superhero (bionic).

Yeah, he work that (yeah)
Tweet's thug is great at what he does.

I used to be scared of thugs (oh)
Tweet used to be afraid of dating thugs.

I was told that thugs don't know how to love (aha)
People told Tweet that thugs are incapable of being in a loving relationship.

They say they beat, they cheat, they talk to girls like shit (oh)
People have told Tweet that thugs are abusive cheaters who treat women poorly.

But my man respect me cos I'm down ass bitch (uh oh), ahh (come on)
Tweet's thug respects her because she is loyal and supportive (a down ass bitch).

I wasn't anticipating (oh)
Tweet didn't expect to fall in love with a thug.

That if I fell in love with a thug that I would end up dating (I like this)
Tweet is enjoying her relationship with her thug despite her initial misgivings about dating one.

Instead he blew my mind and treated me like a queen (oh)
Tweet's thug exceeded her expectations and treated her like royalty.

He run these streets but he know how to treat me, aaha (this one right)
Despite being a tough guy on the street, Tweet's thug is also very good at treating her well.

Yeah, and my friends don't like
Tweet's friends do not approve of her relationship with a thug.

Cos he hot on the block and he be ridin' ninja bikes, yeah
Tweet's thug is known for being a cool, motorcycle-riding tough guy in his neighborhood.

Let me get it sizzlin' on the mic
Missy is about to start rapping and wants to heat things up.

Like an MC with no deal trying to get New York hype, yeah, oh
Missy is trying to create a hot performance like a rapper trying to get famous in New York City.

Let me clear my windpipe
Missy needs to clear her throat before continuing to rap.

Man got a pipe that I blow out every night, yeah, oh
Missy is referring to a sexual act that she performs on her partner every night.

Heard it first here, oh, I'm the best here, oh
Missy is claiming to be the best rapper and wants to be recognized for it.

Come over here, oh, now thugs in here, aha
Missy is inviting you to come listen to her music, and in this song, she's rapping about thugs.

Front to the rear, oh, Craig Mack gon' put the Flava In Ya Ear
Missy is referencing the rapper Craig Mack and his hit song "Flava In Ya Ear," which was very popular at the time this song was released.

He ain't got time to keep bustlin' in lines
Tweet's thug is too busy to waste time standing in line.

Blowin' ya minds, cuttin' that circumsize, yeah, aha
Missy is rapping about how she and Tweet's thug are amazing and mind-blowing (blowin' ya minds), and referencing a sexual act (cuttin' that circumsize).

Play it wise cause I'm in love with a thug occupying my time (come on)
Tweet and Missy are warning women to be cautious about dating thugs, but Tweet is happy to be in love with her thug and he takes up most of her time.

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[Intro: Missy]
Yea
This one right here is for my thugs
Thug loving putin it down for ur little lady at the crib
Thug in the streets
Man under the sheets
Ha
Yea

[Verse 1: Tweet]
II' in love with a thug
I can't help it girl he treats me so good
In the street he gets respect from his peers
Known for months but if u'll like its been years
Ayi ay
In a situation
Any guy that holla at me its real confrontation
But lovin is my babys job ocupation
And he good at what he do when graded havin relation
Ayi ayi

[Chorus: Tweet & Missy]
Thugs give good luvin
Woah they're supersonic
The way he treats me different
Ooh like he bionic
Yea
He work that
I say yea
Its so perfect

[Verse 2: Tweet]
I use to be scared of thugs
I was told that thugs dont know how to love
They say they beat they cheat they talk to girls like
But my man respect me cuz im a down
Ayi ay
Wasn't anticipating
That if i fell in love wit a thug that i would end up dating
Instead he blew my mind and treated me like a queen
He run his streets but he know how to treat me
Ayi ayi

[Chorus: Tweet & Missy]
Thugs give good luvin
Woah they're supersonic
The way he treats me different
Ooh like he bionic
Yea
He work that
I say yea
Its so perfect

I like this

[Rap: Missy]
Im in love wit a thug cuz he make me feel right
Wish i could explain wut he make me feel like yea
And my friends dont like
Cuz he hot on the block and he be ridin nija bikes yea
Let me get his sizzle on the mic
Like an mc wit no deal trying to get me ur kite yea
Let me clear my wind pipe
Man got a pipe that'll blow out every night yea
We're da first here
Im da best here
Come over here
Got thugs in here
Front to the rear
Craig mac gon put the flava in yo ear
He aint got time to keep bustin in lines
Blowin yo mines
Cutin that circular size
Yea
Play it wise
Cuz im in love with a thug occupying my time

[Chorus: Tweet & Missy]
Thugs give good luvin
Woah they're supersonic
The way he treats me different
Ooh like he bionic
Yea
He work that
I say yea
Its so perfect

Let the track play

All comments from YouTube:

JAMIL HOSTILE

8y↑12

This is why I love missy!!! She knew what was good real talk!!!!! She took the Tru Master "Y'all Been Warned Beat" And made into an R&B song lol now that's dope!!!

tochiRTA

6y↑1

Missy was always real hip hop as fuck

Nikisha

This should have been on the radio. I really miss Tweet. I hope she comes back.

flxgurl06 turia

Love this 👌🏽

Lylah Wade

3y↑1

1.04am and i can finally go to sleep cause i found this
Its been seriously doing my head in because i didnt know enough lyrics to find it 😅
Good night from New Zealand