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)
Like A 24
Twista Lyrics
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Lemme see you make dat ass roll like a 24 (24)
Shawty make dat ass roll like some 24s (24)
Lemme see you make dat ass roll like a 24 (24)
I can make my ass roll like a 24 (24) [repeat]
I can make my ass roll like some 24s (24s)
I can make my ass roll like a 24 (24)
Spin it like some stop n go
Drop it (drop it) to tha floor
Spin it like some stop n go
Roll like a 24
Lemme see you make dat ass roll like a 24
Now I could tell from back in tha days when we was shawtys in tha hood
Dat you was gone grow up to be thick as hell and lookin good
Now you 21 and them thighs ain't no crunk
Lookin fine as hell like a penny junk up in the trunk
Make a nigga get (get) what you want
Put dat ass on dubs
Feel it when you get tha party crunk
Feel it when you twirk it in tha club
Feel it when you get down on tha floor
Love when you get down on tha low
Feel I want to jack dat ass want to bump and get that ho get tha hoe
Baby I jus got some 24s and I love to watch em spin (spin)
So let me see you make dat ass roll like my rims
Spinnin like omega jones
Pop dat booty fo my squad
Work dat booty tho it hard roll it like a ?
Make dat ass roll like a 24 (24)
Lemme see you make dat ass roll like a 24 (24)
Shawty make dat ass roll like some 24s (24)
Lemme see you make dat ass roll like a 24 (24)
I can make my ass roll like a 24 (24) [repeat]
I can make my ass roll like some 24s (24s)
I can make my ass roll like a 24 (24)
You already know hoes down pimps up
When pimpin step up in tha house put ya bitch up
I got a remi bottle instead of a pimp cup
It shine like a summer day when my wrist up
She want to wave now 'cause my nigga Twista
Dissed her then bounced wit her sista
I tell her keep her head down and her hips up
You can keep dat pussy imma tear dem pretty lips up
Let dat ass roll like 24s on a big truck
And ya g-string let it bounce when da beat bang
Make it drop like dem cars in a g-thang
Pull up ya skirt and work it like da hook keep sangin
Make dat ass roll like a 24 (24)
Lemme see you make dat ass roll like a 24 (24)
Shawty make dat ass roll like some 24s (24)
Lemme see you make dat ass roll like a 24 (24)
I can make my ass roll like a 24 (24) [repeat]
I can make my ass roll like some 24s (24s)
I can make my ass roll like a 24 (24)
Come on shorty make dat ass pop
Drop it like a rag top
Shake it likes its bongo
Stir it up like credit rock
I got a pocket full of tens and dubs
I'm up in the club drunk as fuck stuck
Lookin for love
They lookin for dust
And I got dem in gods we trust
A 'lil game a lil fame
I'll have em pilin in tha church bus
Puffin da juan dro straight up to tha condo
Open tha bus doors head up to tha 12th floor
It's bout to crack now layin on my back now
She shook one cheek at a time den dropped it back down
I'm goin through a game
I never knew they name
All I know is when she got low a nigga lost it man
You got my thang on swole back dat ass up
Girl you got my thang on swole now make dat ass drop
You got my thang on swole make dat ass bounce
Girl you got my thang on swole now make dat ass prompt
Break somethin shake somethin work somethin twirk somethin [repeat]
Break it shake it work it twirk it [repeat4]
Shawty lemme see you make tha left side move (side move)
Now let me see you make the right side move (side move)
Now let me see you make both sides move (sides move)
Now baby bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce
Make dat ass roll like a 24 (24)
Lemme see you make dat ass roll like a 24 (24)
Shawty make dat ass roll like some 24s (24)
Lemme see you make dat ass roll like a 24 (24)
I can make my ass roll like a 24 (24) [repeat]
I can make my ass roll like some 24s (24s)
I can make my ass roll like a 24 (24)
The lyrics to Twista's song "Like a 24" are quite straightforward, but they also have a deeper meaning. The song is essentially about appreciating the beauty and movement of a woman's body, with the comparison being made to the spin of 24-inch car rims. The repeated phrase "let me see you make that ass roll like a 24" is both an invitation and a compliment, urging women to embrace their bodies and move in a way that's both confident and alluring.
Throughout the song, Twista describes the various ways in which a woman can move her body to capture his attention - from dropping it to the floor and spinning like a stop and go to bouncing, bouncing, bouncing. He also touches on the power dynamics at play, with him as the pimp and the women as his money makers. However, despite the objectification, there's a sense of mutual admiration at play here, with Twista appreciating the women for their beauty and skill and the women enjoying the attention and validation.
Overall, "Like a 24" is a catchy, upbeat song that celebrates the female form and encourages women to embrace their sensuality. While it may not be the most in-depth or poetic of lyrics, the song serves as a fun and empowering anthem for anyone looking to let loose on the dance floor.
Line by Line Meaning
Make dat ass roll like a 24 (24)
Encouragement to shake one's rear end in a manner similar to how a car with 24-inch rims might bounce up and down as it travels down the road.
Lemme see you make dat ass roll like a 24 (24)
Repeated request for the listener to demonstrate a specific butt-shaking motion.
Shawty make dat ass roll like some 24s (24)
Compliment directed towards a female for her ability to work her rear end in the same way that large wheels on a car might spin or rotate.
I can make my ass roll like a 24 (24) [repeat]
Statement of personal ability to move one's butt in a way that resembles the spinning of custom-fitted 24-inch wheels on a car.
I can make my ass roll like some 24s (24s)
Continuation of previous line, with emphasis on the fact that multiple wheels on a car might rotate in unison.
Now drop it (now drop it) to tha floor
Instruction to lower one's butt, likely in preparation for further shaking.
Spin it like some stop n go
Comparison of butt-shaking motion to the rapid start-and-stop motion of a car with manual transmission that requires frequent gear shifts while driving.
Drop it (drop it) to tha floor
Repeated request to lower one's butt further.
Roll like a 24
Encouragement to once again move one's butt in a manner similar to the spinning motion of oversized car wheels.
Now I could tell from back in tha days when we was shawtys in tha hood
Reference to growing up in a certain neighborhood with someone, indicating a shared history and relationship.
Dat you was gone grow up to be thick as hell and lookin good
Observation made regarding physical attributes that have developed over time, with a positive connotation attached.
Now you 21 and them thighs ain't no crunk
Statement made regarding the listener's current age and physical appearance, with a suggestion that particular body parts have developed in a desirable way.
Lookin fine as hell like a penny junk up in the trunk
Continuation of previous line, with specific mention of the backside ('trunk') of the person being discussed.
Make a nigga get (get) what you want
Expression of how the desirable physical appearance of the listener can evoke a certain reaction in others.
Put dat ass on dubs
Reference to the aforementioned movement of a rear end resembling spinning wheels, but with a specific focus on car rims called 'dubs.'
Feel it when you get tha party crunk
Suggestion that moving one's body in a certain way can influence the energy level of a social gathering.
Feel it when you twirk it in tha club
Continuation of previous line, but more specifically referring to movement of the buttocks ('twerking') as a way to engage with listeners of the music being played in a club setting.
Feel it when you get down on tha floor
Suggestion that certain types of dance floor movements can be felt throughout the body, in particular when lowering oneself to the ground in a particular manner.
Love when you get down on tha low
Emphasis on enjoyment of a particular type of dance floor movement that includes lowering oneself close to the ground.
Feel I want to jack dat ass want to bump and get that ho get tha hoe
Reference to engaging in sexual activity, with specific mention of various sexual euphemisms including 'jackin'' and 'bumpin'.
Baby I jus got some 24s and I love to watch em spin (spin)
Explanation of personal satisfaction experienced by owning and observing the spinning motion of customized car wheels known as '24s.'
So let me see you make dat ass roll like my rims
Connection made between aforementioned wheel spin and specific type of butt-shaking motion that resembles that movement.
Spinnin like omega jones
Comparison made between butt-shaking motion and a spinning object known to make rapid movements such as a free-spinning top, with emphasis on specific person named 'Omega Jones.'
Pop dat booty fo my squad
Command made to shake the butt for the benefit or entertainment of a particular social group or 'squad.'
Work dat booty tho it hard roll it like a ?
Instruction given to work hard in performing the butt-shaking motion in question, while also requesting a particular type of rolling motion to be incorporated into the movement.
You already know hoes down pimps up
Expression of a well-known dynamic between certain types of individuals, in which women (referred to as 'hoes') cater to the needs of men (referred to as 'pimps').
When pimpin step up in tha house put ya bitch up
Reference to how someone who is a 'pimp' may claim ownership over a woman ('bitch') who is in their presence.
I got a remi bottle instead of a pimp cup
Reference to a particular brand of alcohol (Rémy Martin), with suggestion that a bottle is preferable to a stereotypical 'pimp cup' often featured in popular culture.
It shine like a summer day when my wrist up
Comparison made between the shine of aforementioned bottle and a sunny day, with an additional reference to a personal piece of jewelry ('wrist up').
She want to wave now 'cause my nigga Twista
Reference to a particular person ('Twista') who is known for his rap music, with suggestion that someone else in the room may be impressed by this or feel a need to impress him.
Dissed her then bounced wit her sista
Explanation of a past event in which someone ('her') was rejected in favor of their sister by the person speaking.
I tell her keep her head down and her hips up
Suggestion given to an unspecified female regarding posture and body position.
You can keep dat pussy imma tear dem pretty lips up
Explicit expression of male's intention to engage in sexual acts involving another person's anatomy.
Let dat ass roll like 24s on a big truck
Return to the theme of shaking the butt in a manner similar to the spinning motion of large car wheels.
And ya g-string let it bounce when da beat bang
Instruction to incorporate the movement of a piece of underwear ('g-string') into the butt-shaking motion being performed.
Make it drop like dem cars in a g-thang
Comparison made between a style of car ('g-thang') and the specific motion in question, with emphasis on the dropping of the rear end of a car.
Pull up ya skirt and work it like da hook keep sangin
Request to expose one's lower body and continue the dance motion, with an additional reference to singing a 'hook' in music (a repeated chorus or verse).
Come on shorty make dat ass pop
Encouragement for someone referred to as 'shorty' to continue performing the specific butt-shaking motion in question.
Drop it like a rag top
Instruction to continue lowering one's butt in a way that resembles the motion of a car's retractable roof or 'rag top'.
Shake it likes its bongo
Comparing motion of the butt to the percussive movement of drums known as bongos.
Stir it up like credit rock
Reference to stirring a specific mixed drink ('credit rock'), with suggestion that the same type of motion be applied to shaking the butt.
I got a pocket full of tens and dubs
Expression of currently having a substantial amount of money, specifically in the form of ten- and twenty-dollar bills.
I'm up in the club drunk as fuck stuck
Explanation of current state of being heavily intoxicated and perhaps unable to physically move or leave a particular location ('stuck').
Lookin for love
Expression of a desire to find romantic companionship.
They lookin for dust
Reference to a common practice of cocaine use in certain club settings, with suggestion that individuals are more concerned with acquiring drugs than interacting with others.
And I got dem in gods we trust
Reference to the phrase (found on US currency) suggesting that money holds a significant amount of power in modern society.
A 'lil game a lil fame
Reference to the motivations behind one's lifestyle and social interactions, with suggestion that both are based on achieving some level of notoriety or 'fame.'
I'll have em pilin in tha church bus
Suggestion that others will follow and admire the person speaking as if boarding a bus en route to church.
Puffin da juan dro straight up to tha condo
Reference to smoking marijuana ('juan dro') and returning to a personal dwelling space ('condo').
It's bout to crack now layin on my back now
Expression of impending sexual activity, with suggestion that the person speaking is already in a specific position ('layin on my back').
She shook one cheek at a time den dropped it back down
Detailed reference to a specific type of butt movement involving one cheek being lifted and then lowered before the opposite cheek is moved in the same way.
I'm goin through a game
Reference to a romantic or sexual strategy or 'game', with suggestion that the person speaking is currently engaging in that game.
I never knew they name
Suggestion that the specific people being pursued or interacted with are not particularly memorable or significant in the long term.
All I know is when she got low a nigga lost it man
Expression of a specific type of physical movement on the part of another person that had a notable effect on the person speaking, causing them to become emotionally overwhelmed or 'lost.'
You got my thang on swole back dat ass up
Explicit expression of sexual arousal, directed towards a specific person whose butt is being referred to.
Girl you got my thang on swole now make dat ass drop
Continuation of previous line, with instruction given to make the butt drop in a particular way.
You got my thang on swole make dat ass bounce
Return to the theme of sexual arousal based on a specific butt-shaking movement, with request to continue performing the motion.
Girl you got my thang on swole now make dat ass prompt
Instruction given to perform the butt-shaking motion in question with a specific sense of urgency or 'promptness.'
Break somethin shake somethin work somethin twirk somethin [repeat]
Opening of a chorus-like section suggesting a general desire for action and movement on the dance floor, with multiple movement-based commands given.
Shawty lemme see you make tha left side move (side move)
Request to the listener to specifically perform a motion involving one side of the body, in particular the left side.
Now let me see you make the right side move (side move)
Continuation of previous line, with specific instruction provided for movement on the right side of the body.
Now let me see you make both sides move (sides move)
Request to incorporate the entire body into the dance motion, moving both sides equally.
Now baby bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce
Final instruction given to perform an energetic, bouncing movement multiple times in succession.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SAMUEL C. LINDLEY, CARL HARRIS, CARL T. MITCHELL
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