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)
Pimp Like Me
Twista Lyrics
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Pimp like me, pimp like me, work the bitch
Pimp like me, pimp like me, work the bitch
Pimp like me, pimp like me, work the bitch
Pimp like me, pimp like me, work the bitch
Pimp like me, pimp like me, work the bitch
Pimp like me, pimp like me, work the bitch
Pimp like me, pimp like me, work the bitch
When I meet a ho I gotta hold her
Cause I know just how to mack a ho, I (w-work the bitch)
Uh, now she know she gotta get the money
Cause she fuckin' with a (p-pimp like me)
Gotta serve a trick at the after party
Cause I got her body in my mind I'm a playa when I (w-work the bitch)
Uh, a pimp like me just wanna work that bitch hard, what
You could be up in the club
You talkin' about you got a big booty, let me see you (w-work the bitch)
Uh, drop it to the flo'
Are you worthy of fuckin' with a (p-pimp like me)
When the Twista get her in the bed after I get the head
I bend the fatty over and then I gotta (w-work the bitch)
Uh, a pimp like me just wanna work that bitch hard, what
After kickin' it with Bishop and Snoop
I get a bitch in the coupe, I spit game then I (w-work the bitch)
I'm a baller with status and it's an honor
To be fuckin' with a (p-pimp like me)
When I'm pimpin' I be gettin' that loot, I look at her dookie shoot
I tell the hoe she gotta (w-work the bitch)
A pimp like me just wanna work that bitch hard
Pimp like me just wanna work the bitch harder
Pimp like me just wanna work the bitch harder
Pimp like me just wanna work the bitch harder
Pimp like me just wanna work the bitch harder
Pimp like me, pimp like me, work the bitch (work, work, work, work it)
Pimp like me, pimp like me, work the bitch (work, work, work, work it)
Pimp like me, pimp like me, work the bitch (move bitch, move bitch)
Pimp like me, pimp like me, work the bitch (move bitch, move bitch)
I love how you makin' it jiggle when you be standin' in the middle
Let me see you (w-work the bitch)
Uh, gon' leave the lame you came with
You should be fuckin' with (p-pimp like me)
How a motherfucker lookin' ugly when you workin' it for me
Cause I'm a fiend for the way you (w-work the bitch)
Uh, cause a pimp like me just wanna work that bitch hard
What, when you walkin' the red carpet or the runway
I love the way you (w-work the bitch)
You should be walkin' in the room
With an arm of an iced-out (p-pimp like me)
Fine in the face and your booty lookin' juicy
In juicy contours let me see you (w-work the bitch)
Uh, a pimp like me just wanna work that bitch hard
Look me see you take it from the top of the pole
To the bottom of the flo' with your leg when you (w-work the bitch)
You the coldest in the city, come and get it
Pretty kitty to a (p-pimp like me)
You could pull on the map when you makin' it clap
Cause these niggas finna snap when they see you (w-work the bitch)
A pimp like me just wanna work that bitch hard, what?
Pimp like me just wanna work the bitch harder
Pimp like me just wanna work the bitch harder
Pimp like me just wanna work the bitch harder
Pimp like me just wanna work the bitch harder
Pimp like me, pimp like me, work the bitch (work, work, work, work it)
Pimp like me, pimp like me, work the bitch (work, work, work, work it)
Pimp like me, pimp like me, work the bitch (move bitch, move bitch)
Pimp like me, pimp like me, work the bitch (move bitch, move bitch)
Show me how you work that thang
I'm a make it rain if you (w-work the bitch)
Uh, if you ain't makin' enough in the club
Come and fuck with a (p-pimp like me)
What, I can tell how you jack, and you juke, you could be
From the Chi, by the way you (w-work the bitch)
Uh, and a pimp like me just wanna work that bitch hard
I can see you got a fatty, come and get up in the Caddy
Go to A-T-L you can (w-work the bitch)
Uh, get you in the best strip club
If you fuckin with a (p-pimp like me)
What, I can take you to Miami when you rollin with daddy
We gettin' money when you show 'em how you (w-work the bitch)
Uh, a pimp like me just wanna work that bitch hard
If you got a booty that stick out and you from the South
Let me see you (w-work the bitch)
If it's bigger than the rest from the West
Then you fuckin' with a (p-pimp like me)
If you know you got a booty like a beast and you from the East
Let me see you (w-work the bitch)
A pimp like me just wanna work that bitch hard, what?
Pimp like me just wanna work the bitch harder
Pimp like me just wanna work the bitch harder
Pimp like me just wanna work the bitch harder
Pimp like me just wanna work the bitch harder
(Work the bitch)
In Twista's song "Pimp Like Me," the rapper uses derogatory language to refer to women and presents himself as a pimp who knows how to manipulate and control them. The chorus repeats the phrase "pimp like me, pimp like me, work the bitch" several times, emphasizing the singer's desire to control and exploit women. The verses describe various scenarios in which the rapper asserts his power over women, telling them what to do and how to act, and promoting the idea that women should earn their keep by trading sex for money.
Throughout the song, Twista uses misogynistic language that objectifies and degrades women, perpetuating harmful stereotypes about female sexuality and perpetuating the idea that women exist solely to serve men. He brags about his power and control over women, claiming that they will do anything he tells them to do, and implying that their worth is based solely on their sexual value.
Overall, the lyrics of "Pimp Like Me" are deeply problematic and offensive, perpetuating harmful attitudes towards women and promoting a culture of sexual exploitation and abuse. Twista's use of misogynistic language and degrading themes is particularly concerning given his large audience and influence.
Line by Line Meaning
Pimp like me, pimp like me, work the bitch
The rapper is boasting about being a pimp and is instructing the woman to work for him as his prostitute.
When I meet a ho I gotta hold her
When the rapper meets a prostitute he has to convince her to work for him and earn money together.
Cause I know just how to mack a ho, I (w-work the bitch)
The rapper is confident in his ability to seduce and convince a prostitute to work for him.
Uh, now she know she gotta get the money
The prostitute now understands that she has to earn money because she has a pimp like the rapper who will demand a portion of her earnings.
Cause she fuckin' with a (p-pimp like me)
The rapper wants the prostitute to know that she is working with a pimp who is in control of her and her earnings.
Gotta serve a trick at the after party
The prostitute has to perform sexual acts for a client at a party after the event is over.
Cause I got her body in my mind I'm a playa when I (w-work the bitch)
The rapper is thinking about the prostitute's body and is confident that he can persuade her to work for him.
Uh, a pimp like me just wanna work that bitch hard, what
The rapper is reminding the listener that he is a pimp who wants to work the prostitute hard to earn more money.
You could be up in the club
The prostitute could be in a club trying to attract clients.
You talkin' about you got a big booty, let me see you (w-work the bitch)
The rapper is asking the prostitute to show him how she can use her body to attract clients.
Uh, drop it to the flo'
The rapper wants the prostitute to perform a provocative dance move for him.
Are you worthy of fuckin' with a (p-pimp like me)
The rapper wants the prostitute to prove that she is good enough to work for him.
When the Twista get her in the bed after I get the head
The rapper is planning to have sex with the prostitute after she performs oral sex on him.
I bend the fatty over and then I gotta (w-work the bitch)
The rapper will have sex with the prostitute and then she will have to continue working to earn more money.
After kickin' it with Bishop and Snoop
The rapper has spent time with Bishop Don Juan and Snoop Dogg, who are both known for their involvement in pimp culture and prostitution.
I get a bitch in the coupe, I spit game then I (w-work the bitch)
The rapper convinces a prostitute to work for him by using his skills at manipulation and sweet-talking.
I'm a baller with status and it's an honor
The rapper sees himself as a successful and respected pimp in his community.
To be fuckin' with a (p-pimp like me)
The rapper believes that it is a privilege for the prostitute to work with him.
When I'm pimpin' I be gettin' that loot, I look at her dookie shoot
The rapper earns a lot of money through his involvement in prostitution and he often looks at the prostitute's backside.
I tell the hoe she gotta (w-work the bitch)
The rapper instructs the prostitute to continue working hard to earn more money for him.
Pimp like me just wanna work that bitch hard
The rapper is reminding the listener again that he is a pimp who wants to work the prostitute hard for money.
Pimp like me just wanna work the bitch harder
The rapper wants to work the prostitute even harder than before to make more money.
Move bitch, move bitch
The rapper is addressing the prostitute directly and asking her to move and work harder to earn more money.
I love how you makin' it jiggle when you be standin' in the middle
The rapper finds the prostitute's dance movements provocative and attractive.
Let me see you (w-work the bitch)
The rapper wants the prostitute to demonstrate how she can use her body to attract clients.
Uh, gon' leave the lame you came with
The rapper wants the prostitute to leave her current partner or client and start working with him.
How a motherfucker lookin' ugly when you workin' it for me
The rapper believes that the prostitute looks more attractive when she is working for him.
Cause I'm a fiend for the way you (w-work the bitch)
The rapper is addicted to watching the prostitute use her body to attract clients.
When you walkin' the red carpet or the runway
The rapper is implying that the prostitute could become a successful model or celebrity with his help and influence.
I love the way you (w-work the bitch)
The rapper finds the prostitute's body movements and sexual approach attractive.
You should be walkin' in the room
The rapper believes that the prostitute should have a confident and attractive appearance when entering a room.
With an arm of an iced-out (p-pimp like me)
The rapper wants the prostitute to be seen with him and his expensive jewelry to add to her status.
Fine in the face and your booty lookin' juicy
The rapper finds the prostitute attractive both in her facial features and her backside.
In juicy contours let me see you (w-work the bitch)
The rapper wants the prostitute to demonstrate how her body curves can attract clients.
Look me see you take it from the top of the pole to the bottom of the flo' with your leg when you (w-work the bitch)
The rapper wants the prostitute to perform an acrobatic dance move where she climbs a pole and moves down slowly to show off her body and attract clients.
You the coldest in the city, come and get it
The rapper believes that the prostitute is the best in her field and encourages clients to come to her.
Pretty kitty to a (p-pimp like me)
The rapper finds the prostitute attractive and wants her to work for him.
You could pull on the map when you makin' it clap
The rapper believes that the prostitute's talents can attract clients from all over the city or region.
Cause these niggas finna snap when they see you (w-work the bitch)
The rapper believes that clients will quickly become excited and interested in the prostitute when they see how she uses her body to attract them.
Show me how you work that thang
The rapper wants the prostitute to demonstrate how she can use her body to attract clients.
If you ain't makin' enough in the club
The rapper is offering the prostitute a chance to work for him if she is not earning enough money on her own in the club.
I can tell how you jack, and you juke, you could be
The rapper can tell that the prostitute has skills in handling clients and could be successful working for him.
From the Chi, by the way you (w-work the bitch)
The rapper can tell by the way the prostitute moves her body that she is from Chicago.
I can see you got a fatty, come and get up in the Caddy
The rapper can see that the prostitute has a large backside and offers her a ride to his Cadillac.
Go to A-T-L you can (w-work the bitch)
The rapper is offering the prostitute a chance to work in Atlanta, where she can potentially earn more money.
Get you in the best strip club
The rapper can potentially get the prostitute a job at the best strip club in Atlanta.
I can take you to Miami when you rollin with daddy
The rapper promises to take the prostitute to Miami if she works for him and earns enough money to travel with him.
We gettin' money when you show 'em how you (w-work the bitch)
The rapper will earn money together with the prostitute when she uses her body to attract clients.
If you got a booty that stick out and you from the South
The rapper is interested in a prostitute with a large backside from the southern United States.
If it's bigger than the rest from the West
The rapper believes that southern prostitutes have larger backside than prostitutes from the western United States.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Royalty Network
Written by: Carl Terrell Mitchell, Michael A. Moore
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jeff Froment
Now Twista is a real Chicago rap artist. Not like the ones today. Dude been in the game for over 30 years.
bm717252
Nice cadence, timing, and rhyme scheme. A prime rap technician.
Marcus
Twista snap with this video this will make u footwork in a minute #ThrowbackThursday #WestsideCrazy
TTV NELSON
On repeat, I just bought tha cd like 10 minutes ago (facts) 🤑
Andrew Hogue
Ill never forget about this joint
Kral Baba
One of The best Rappers Ever !!!
TripleTwoCap
Still Bumpin
Michael Rodriguez
Damn I BEEN heard this but LEGIT, tell me why I JUST NOW noticed king Charles as one of the dancers?? That mf is a BEAST lbvvs🔥🔥
Carlos Vega Jr
still bumping this 2017
deshawn jones
🔥🔥🔥🔥