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)
Overnight Celebrity
Twista Lyrics
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Twista, Kanye West from Po Pimpin' to Poppin' Tags
From Champions to Slow Jammin', oh, baby
We can even make you a overnight celebrity
Know what I'm sayin'? Come on
Why don't we play somethin' these hoes'll like?
Drive whips I know they like
I could make you a celebrity overnight
Give you ice like Kobe wife
We sorta like Goldie, right?
The way we mold 'em right
I could make you a celebrity overnight
Girl, I see you in them Apple Bottom jeans
Chinchilla on your back, I wanna know your name
Girl, I'm Twista, I could blow your brains
Put you in a chameleon '04 Range
Still sexy when you smoke that flame
Jerk it like a chicken when you throw that thang
She got me hotter than a oven, the way that she talk
Switchin' to freaky, so I'm lovin' the way that she walk
You lookin' good, girl, you oughta be in pictures
Listen to me, I see your career goin' sky high
Takin' you home to the crib in the Chi
And every time I see your thighs, I cry when I drive by
Watchin' you should be a thrill, got the fellas on some Johnny Gill
Steady screamin', "My, my, my, my!"
Walk on the carpet with the diamonds that flick in the dark
Kickin' it on the couch at 106 & Park
I can see your beauty on the big screen
I can see me freakin' you with whip cream
I can see you on stage at the awards
With a dress better than Jennifer's and doin' big things
Kick it with me, I can mold your life
You lookin' good, girl, show you right
Dre told me you the prototype
I can make you a celebrity overnight
Why don't we play somethin' these hoes'll like?
Drive whips I know they like
Twista, you told her right?
I could make you a celebrity overnight
Give you ice like Kobe wife
We sorta like Goldie, right?
The way we mold 'em right
I could make you a celebrity overnight
Why don't we play somethin' these hoes'll like?
Drive whips I know they like
Twista, you told her right?
I could make you a celebrity overnight
Give you ice like Kobe wife
We sorta like Goldie, right?
The way we mold 'em right
I could make you a celebrity overnight
You want fame, you can take that path
Candlelights 'fore you take a bath
You got such a sensational ass
I'ma get you Jimmy Choo and Marc Jacob bags
I can cop her a 2003
Make her smile when she sees Spre's
I can get you on CDs and DVDs
Take you to BeBe's and BCBG
I can get you in the places to be into
The people to know or show you things to get into
I wanna be your lover and your confidant
And protect you from others, don't ever let a brother pimp you
If you want the stars, you can reach 'em, girl
Y'all, take a look at her, she got such an astonishin' body
I can see you in some Gucci or Robert Cavalli
And I bet she gon' put a hurt on 'em hard in the party
And you know you kill 'em in the club we go
You was born to be a pro, how you pose takin' photos
And I love you 'cause you freaky with the door closed
Drop it to the flo', let that go when you roll slow
And I love it when I hit it from the back
And you get on top of me and have a brother goin', "Oh, oh"
Girl, I love how you roll me right
I can make you a celebrity overnight
Why don't we play somethin' these hoes'll like?
Drive whips I know they like
Twista, you told her right?
I could make you a celebrity overnight
Give you ice like Kobe wife
We sorta like Goldie, right?
The way we mold 'em right
I could make you a celebrity overnight
See, see, baby girl
You see how you make a brother break down
I just gotta ask you, what you need?
What you need from me? Oh, you wanna be a star?
Oh, you messin' with the right one
I can take you there
I can make sure you've got all the finest things
Let me be your manager
Come here, girl, I could see you bored
Turn you to the queen that I see you for
Take you shoppin' on sprees in stores
I'ma get you to the MTV awards
We about to do a show tonight
You lookin' good girl, show you right
Take you places I know you like
I could make you a celebrity overnight
Come here, girl, you could hang if you bored
We could do plenty things plus more
I'm about to have you change in the stores
I can even get you to the Soul Train awards
We about to do a show tonight
You lookin' good, girl, show you right
Take you places I know you like
I could make you a celebrity overnight
"Overnight Celebrity" by Twista & Kanye West is a song that boasts of how the rappers can make a woman a celebrity overnight. The song starts with the artists reminiscing about their hit songs and how successful they have been in their respective careers. Then the song switches focus to how they can make a girl famous in no time, by giving her luxurious things like designer clothes and jewelry, and taking her to high-profile events. They promise to be her managers and make sure she becomes a star.
Overall, the song portrays a very materialistic outlook towards success, with the emphasis on how luxurious items and associations with famous people are the keys to becoming a celebrity. However, the song also shows how fame and success can be achieved quickly and easily, with the help of the right connections and influence.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, you didn't think we can do it again
We've done well previously and we can do it again
Twista, Kanye West from Po Pimpin' to Poppin' Tags
We've been successful in our previous work, from hardcore rap to fashion
From Champions to Slow Jammin', oh, baby
We've shown versatility, moving from rap music to...soft, romantic music?
We can even make you an overnight celebrity
We can bring you fame and fortune rapidly
Know what I'm sayin'? Come on
Do you understand what I'm saying?
Why don't we play somethin' these hoes'll like?
Why don't we play some music that women will enjoy?
Drive whips I know they like
We know ladies appreciate fancy cars
Twista, you told her right?
Did you tell her what we can do for her?
I could make you a celebrity overnight
I can bring you fame rapidly
Give you ice like Kobe wife
I will give you luxury gifts like Kobe Bryant gives to his wife
We sorta like Goldie, right?
We're like Goldie, a character who teaches women how to succeed in the entertainment industry
The way we mold 'em right
We know how to shape and direct talent correctly
Girl, I see you in them Apple Bottom jeans
I see you wearing Apple Bottom jeans, a trend popularized by Nelly that emphasizes curvy figures
Chinchilla on your back, I wanna know your name
You wear a chinchilla jacket and I want to know your name
Girl, I'm Twista, I could blow your brains
I'm Twista and I could amaze you with my musical skill
Put you in a chameleon '04 Range
I'll get you a 2004 Range Rover in chameleon paint (that changes color)
Still sexy when you smoke that flame
You look attractive even when you smoke marijuana
Jerk it like a chicken when you throw that thang
You shake your body like a chicken when you dance suggestively
She got me hotter than an oven, the way that she talk
I'm turned on by the way you talk and act
Switchin' to freaky, so I'm lovin' the way that she walk
You start acting wild, and I love the way you strut
You lookin' good, girl, you oughta be in pictures
You're very attractive and should be a model/actress
Listen to me, I see your career goin' sky high
I can see you heading for great success in your career
Takin' you home to the crib in the Chi
I'll bring you to my house in Chicago
And every time I see your thighs, I cry when I drive by
I'm so attracted to you that I get emotional when I think of your thighs
Watchin' you should be a thrill, got the fellas on some Johnny Gill
Watching you should excite people (like Johnny Gill's music does)
Steady screamin', "My, my, my, my!"
People will be excited to see you (like Johnny Gill's song 'My, My, My')
Walk on the carpet with the diamonds that flick in the dark
You'll dazzle on the red carpet with your shiny diamond jewelry
Kickin' it on the couch at 106 & Park
We'll be hanging out at the popular music show 106 & Park
I can see your beauty on the big screen
You'll look amazing on the big screen
I can see me freakin' you with whip cream
I can see us engaging in kinky acts with whipped cream
I can see you on stage at the awards
You'll be performing at award shows
With a dress better than Jennifer's and doin' big things
You'll have a prettier and more fashionable dress than Jennifer Lopez and achieve great success
Kick it with me, I can mold your life
Hang out with me and I'll shape and direct your career
Dre told me you the prototype
Dr. Dre told me you're the model of what a successful artist should be
You want fame, you can take that path
If you desire fame, you can pursue that path
Candlelights 'fore you take a bath
I'll light candles for you before you take a bath
You got such a sensational ass
You have a really attractive butt
I'ma get you Jimmy Choo and Marc Jacobs bags
I'll buy you Jimmy Choo and Marc Jacobs designer handbags
I can cop her a 2003
I can purchase a 2003 car for her
Make her smile when she sees Spre's
I'll make her happy by buying her Sprewell's clothing brand
I can get you on CDs and DVDs
I can put you in music and movies
Take you to BB's and BCBG
I'll take you on shopping sprees to stores like Bebe and BCBG
I can get you in the places to be into
I can bring you to popular places that you should be seen at
The people to know or show you things to get into
I'll introduce you to the right people and teach you how to succeed
I wanna be your lover and your confidant
I want to be your partner and trusted friend
And protect you from others, don't ever let a brother pimp you
I'll shield you from negative influences and prevent anyone else from exploiting you
If you want the stars, you can reach 'em, girl
If you desire success, you can achieve it, girl
Y'all, take a look at her, she got such an astonishin' body
Look at her, her body is so amazing
I can see you in some Gucci or Robert Cavalli
You'll look great in designer clothing like Gucci or Roberto Cavalli
And I bet she gon' put a hurt on 'em hard in the party
You'll impress everyone at the party
And you know you kill 'em in the club we go
You always dominate the clubs we attend
You was born to be a pro, how you pose takin' photos
You're a natural at posing for photographs
And I love you 'cause you freaky with the door closed
I'm attracted to your wild side when the door is closed
Drop it to the flo', let that go when you roll slow
Dance suggestively, let go and enjoy yourself while moving slowly
And I love it when I hit it from the back
I enjoy having sex with you from behind
And you get on top of me and have a brother goin', "Oh, oh"
I like it when you're on top of me during sex and I become excited
Girl, I love how you roll me right
I love the way you control and direct me
See, see, baby girl
Listen, baby girl
You see how you make a brother break down
You make me feel overwhelmed and excited
I just gotta ask you, what you need?
I need to ask, what do you want?
What you need from me? Oh, you wanna be a star?
What kind of help do you need? Oh, you want to become famous?
Oh, you messin' with the right one
You're working with the right people
I can take you there
I can bring you to that level of success
I can make sure you've got all the finest things
I'll make sure you have all the best luxury items
Let me be your manager
Let me guide and manage your career
Come here, girl, I could see you bored
Come over here, I sense that you're unfulfilled or bored
Turn you to the queen that I see you for
I will help you become the queen or royalty that I believe you can be
Take you shoppin' on sprees in stores
I'll go shopping with you at high-end stores
I'ma get you to the MTV awards
I'll get you tickets to the MTV awards so you can attend
We about to do a show tonight
We have a performance tonight
You lookin' good girl, show you right
You look great, keep it up
Take you places I know you like
I'll bring you to places I know you'll enjoy
Come here, girl, you could hang if you bored
Come over here, you can hang out with us if you're bored
We could do plenty things plus more
We can do a lot of things and more
I'm about to have you change in the stores
I'm going to buy you clothes and have you change here in the store
I can even get you to the Soul Train awards
I'll get you tickets to the Soul Train awards so you can attend
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carl Terrell Mitchell, Miri Ben-Ari, Michael Bennett, Leonard C. Sr. Williams, Kanye Omari West
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