Carl Terrell Mitchell (born November 27, 1973 in Chicago, Illinois), better… Read Full Bio ↴Carl Terrell Mitchell (born November 27, 1973 in Chicago, Illinois), better known by his stage name Twista and formerly Tung Twista, is an American rapper who once held the title of fastest emcee in the world, being able to pronounce 11.2 syllables per second. In 1992 he released his debut album, Runnin' Off At Da Mouth, and has since released a further seven albums including 1994's Resurrection, 1997's Adrenaline Rush, 2004's highly successful Kamikaze, 2005's The Day After and 2007's Adrenaline Rush 2007. His latest studio album, Category F5, was released in July of 2009.

Twista grew up in the K-Town area on the west side of Chicago. He started rapping at the age of 12. However, before starting his professional career, he worked at several other jobs including working at a factory, selling shoes, working at McDonald's, working as a security guard, and even cutting hair.

Twista was one of the first artists to sign with Loud Records. In 1991, he released Runnin' off at da Mouth under the name of Tung Twista. Due to his rapid-fire pace of delivery, he was listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's fastest rapper. Despite this recognition, the album achieved little success. Tung Twista dropped the "Tung" off of his name in his second album Resurrection, which was never released outside of Chicago's underground.

In 1996, he teamed with fellow Chicago act "Do or Die" on the track "Po' Pimp" leading to a contract with Atlantic Records. He released Adrenaline Rush in 1997 followed by Mobstability in 1998. Twista then formed his own Legit Ballin' label which has released two compilation albums Legit Ballin' in 1999 and Legit Ballin' Vol. 2: Street Scriptures in 2001. The label later released Respect The Game,Vol. 3 in 2002 and Volume 4: Tha Truth in 2006.

Twista developed a good reputation in rap circles leading to work with Mariah Carey, P. Diddy (then Puff Daddy),Lil kim, Drag-on, Jay-Z, Timbaland, Ras Kass, Ludacris, Royce Da 5'9", Shaquille O'Neal, and Da Brat. However, it would take him until 2004 to achieve a platinum, number-one record under his own name.

On his website, Twista stated that he made Kamikaze to show that he was still true to the ideals that he had when he started out. "I represent for the MCs that have skills, not just make music for the hell of it. I take the time to concentrate. Otherwise, I could have 10 albums out there, easy. I could sit down all day and write something. But I write when I get in a zone more than writing because I’ve got to do this. I represent the artists that keep it true to what really is, to be able to make rappers want to write."

"I want to show the streets that I’m back and that I’m true to the game. Musically, I want to show that I’m still out here doing my thing. After all the people that were out when I was out years ago fell off, I’m still out here competing with the shorties. I also want to gain platinum success. It’s something that I haven’t done."

The first single, "Slow Jamz", featured Kanye West and Jamie Foxx. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 and world R&B charts in early 2004, and eventually reached number 3 on the UK singles charts. Kamikaze built on the success of "Slow Jamz" to reach the top of the Billboard 200 album chart upon its release in January 2004 and went platinum by March 2004. The second single, "Overnight Celebrity", became another top 10 Hot 100 hit and a UK top 40 entry, while the third, "So Sexy" (featuring R. Kelly), made the top 40 of the Hot 100. In the UK, the album track "Sunshine", which featured R&B singer Anthony Hamilton and lifted its chorus from Bill Withers' "Lovely Day", was extracted as a third single and became a big hit; this track received comparatively little exposure in the U.S., perhaps because rapper Lil' Flip had a huge hit there at the same time with a different song of the same title.

Albums
Runnin' off at da Mouth (1991, as Tung Twista) (US Certification: Gold)
Resurrection (1994, as Twista) (Never officialy released outside of Chicago's underground)
Adrenaline Rush (1997) #77 US (US Certification: Gold)
Mobstability (with The Speedknot Mobstaz) (1998, as Twista) #34 US
Kamikaze (2004) #1 US, #19 UK (US Certification: Platinum)
The Day After (2005) #2 US (US Certification: Gold)
Adrenaline Rush 2007 (2007)

Ignition Remix
Twista Lyrics

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*R.Kelly*
Now usually I don't do this but, ah, go ahead
And break 'em off with a lil preview of the remix

Now I'm not tryin' to be rude
But hey pretty girl I'm feelin' you
The way you do the things you do
Reminds me of my Lexus coup

That's why I'm all up in yo grill
Tryin'a get you to a hotel
You must be a football coach
The way you got me playin' the field

So baby gimme that toot toot
And lemme give you that beep beep
Runnin' her hands through my 'fro
Bouncin' on 24's
While they say on the radio...

It's the remix to ignition
Hot and fresh out the kitchen
Mama rollin' that body
Got every man in here wishin'
Sippin' on coke and rum
I'm like, so what I'm drunk
It's the freakin' weekend baby
I'm about to have me some fun

Bounce-bounce-bounce-bounce-bounce-bounce-bounce
Bounce-bounce-bounce

Now it's like 'Murder She Wrote'
Once I get you out them clothes
Privacy is on the door
Still they can hear you screamin' more
Girl I'm feelin' what you feelin'
No more hopin' and wishin'
I'm bout to take my key and
Stick it in the ignition

So gimme that toot toot
Lemme give you that beep beep
Runnin' her hands through my 'fro
Bouncin' on 24's
While they say on the radio...

This is the remix to 'Ignition'
Hot and fresh out the kitchen
Mama rollin' that body
Got every man in here wishin'
Sippin' on coke and rum
I'm like so what I'm drunk
It's the freakin' weekend baby
I'm about to have me some fun

Crystall poppin' in the stretch Navigator
We got food everywhere
As if the party was catored
We got fellas to my left
Honeys on my right
We bring 'em both together we got drinkin' all night
Then after the show it's the (after party)
And after the party it's the (hotel lobby)
And 'round about 4 you gotta (clear the lobby)
Then head take it to the room and somebody

Can I get a toot toot
Can I get a beep beep
Runnin' her hands through my 'fro
Bouncin' on 24's
While they say on the radio...

It's the remix to 'Ignition'
Hot and fresh out the kitchen
Mama rollin' that body
Got every man in here wishin'
Sippin' on coke and rum
I'm like so what I'm drunk
It's the freakin' weekend baby
I'm about to have me some fun

Bounce-bounce-bounce-bounce-bounce-bounce-bounce
Bounce-bounce-bounce

*Twista*
Bad boys des check it out,
Now let me get you hot as the paint on my porshe uh,
Lemme come and ride you I herd you a runna.
Baby got them curves just like a Corvette with a big ol'
Booty like you was a Humma, heard you wanna take it up
Wit a balla thinkin' while you rollin' up wit the Twista,
Gettin' you from the back and ride you like a Cadillac got you cruisin'
While I'm bangin' your sound system, now lemme get a toot-toot
And let me hit you with a beep-beep, runnin' her hands on my fade
Bouncin' on the 24's wit the spinnin' blades, wit the ladies goin'
toot-toot and the fellas goin beep-beep and we got the windows up talkin'
Big drow while we rollin' on the Jordans wit the 24's while we rollin'
GC Ash got them lyrics twistin'.

its the remix to ignition
hot and fresh out the kitchen
mama rollin that body
got evey man in here wishin
sippin on coke and rum
im like so what im drunk
its the freakin weekend baby
im about to have me some fun.

this is the remix to ignition
(c'mon)hot and fresh out the kitchen
(yeah) mama rollin that body
got evey man in here wishin
sippin on coke and rum
im like so what im drunk
its the freakin weekend baby
im about to have me some fun

girl we off in this jeep
foggin windows up
blastin the radio
in the back of my truck
bouncin up and down
stroke it round and round

to the remix
we just thuggin it out...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of R.Kelly's "Ignition (Remix)" are about him trying to pick up a woman at a party. The opening line speaks of a "remix" in a clear nod to the fact that the song is not an original, and from there he proceeds to describe the girl he's interested in, likening her to his Lexus coupé. He then asks for her attention, comparing her to a football coach by the way she has him "playing the field." The chorus of the song describes what Kelly intends to do with her, sexually. The lines "give me that toot toot, let me give you that beep beep" have gained some notoriety as they're often used as a reminder of the song.

In the second verse, Kelly continues to describe his intentions to the girl. He even references the line "once I get you out them clothes" from Chaka Demus and Pliers' iconic dancehall track "Murder She Wrote." Then he repeats the catchy chorus, stating once again that it's the remix to the song.

The final verse features Twista rapping, following Kelly's hook. He continues the theme of hitting on women at a party and having fun, describing Jay-Z and Ashanti and parking a truck with a girl inside. The song ends with a repeat of Kelly's chorus. The song is famous for its catchy beat and lyrics, and remains a popular track in the R&B and pop genres.

Line by Line Meaning

Now usually I don't do this but, ah, go ahead And break 'em off with a lil preview of the remix
I don't normally release previews but let me give you a sneak peek of the remix.

Now I'm not tryin' to be rude But hey pretty girl I'm feelin' you The way you do the things you do Reminds me of my Lexus coup That's why I'm all up in yo grill Tryin'a get you to a hotel You must be a football coach The way you got me playin' the field
I'm not trying to be disrespectful, but I am attracted to you. The way you move reminds me of my car, and I am interested in taking things further with you. You have me acting like a football player on the field, trying to get close to you.

So baby gimme that toot toot And lemme give you that beep beep Runnin' her hands through my 'fro Bouncin' on 24's While they say on the radio...
I want you to give me physical affection, and in exchange, I will provide the same for you. As we ride and listen to music, you can touch my hair while bouncing around in my car.

It's the remix to ignition Hot and fresh out the kitchen Mama rollin' that body Got every man in here wishin' Sippin' on coke and rum I'm like, so what I'm drunk It's the freakin' weekend baby I'm about to have me some fun
This is the new version of the song that's really popular right now. Everyone is enjoying the music, and women are moving their bodies to it. I am drinking, but it doesn't matter because it's the weekend and I am going to have a good time.

Now it's like 'Murder She Wrote' Once I get you out them clothes Privacy is on the door Still they can hear you screamin' more Girl I'm feelin' what you feelin' No more hopin' and wishin' I'm bout to take my key and Stick it in the ignition
Once we move things to the bedroom, it's like the TV show 'Murder She Wrote.' I know you want to have sex, and we have privacy, but people can still hear us. I am enjoying the experience just as much as you, and I'm ready to take things to the next level.

Crystall poppin' in the stretch Navigator We got food everywhere As if the party was catered We got fellas to my left Honeys on my right We bring 'em both together we got drinkin' all night Then after the show it's the (after party) And after the party it's the (hotel lobby) And 'round about 4 you gotta (clear the lobby) Then head take it to the room and somebody
We are riding in a fancy car with expensive champagne, and we have so much food that it's like we've hired a caterer. We have guys and girls with us, and we are all partying and drinking. After the show, we move the party to the hotel lobby, but eventually, we need to clear out and go to a private room to have more fun.

Can I get a toot toot Can I get a beep beep Runnin' her hands through my 'fro Bouncin' on 24's While they say on the radio...
I am requesting physical affection and attention from my partner as we continue to ride and listen to music. As she touches my hair and we bounce around, we are enjoying the sounds of the radio.

Girl we off in this jeep Foggin windows up Blastin' the radio In the back of my truck Bouncin' up and down Stroke it round and round To the remix We just thuggin' it out...
We are now riding in a Jeep where we have fogged up the windows and are continuing to listen to music. In the back of my truck, we are bouncing and moving around to the song. We are just having a good time and enjoying each other's company.

Writer(s): Robert S. Kelly Copyright: Universal Music - Z Songs, R. Kelly Publishing Inc.

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