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)
So Sexy
Twista Lyrics
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Yeah, this is for all the sexy ladies out there
Uh, walkin' around downtown
Shoppin' at the malls, yeah
I see you in your sexy jeans
Manicure, pedicure mamis
Your hair is good, yeah, I see you
(Perfect, for, me) And I like you
(You're, so, sexy) so sexy
(Perfect, for, me) and this is for
My ladies that be steady sippin' Cris'
Always lookin' nice, put some ice on they belly or they wrist
Girls that be thick off in they thigh, I wanna kick it in the Chi
They gon' be fuckin' with some Kelly and the Twist'
Baby now look, model girls, Gucci and Prada girls
And all the ghetto divas in the hood
Women that be steady stackin' ends
Rollin Lexus or Benz with rims and know how to keep it lookin' good
Go on witcha fine thick ass
Somebody gon' snatch you so I gotta make you mine quick fast
See I come and pass, I don't really wanna wonder
So I gotta put her numbers on my sidekick fast
Rollin witcha mob workin' hard, gettin' money, pullin' capers
If I ain't got papers you will bring me some beans home
Supervisor givin' orders on the job
But you still lookin' good with them skin-tight jeans on
Lookin' hot in them heels, I think I want that
Come and back it up to the bottom of my throwback
With you rollin' yo' rims lookin' like a Kodak
Watch I drive I wanna smoke, she will roll that
Miss mobstress rollin' with the hardest
Holdin' it down like a female Joe Pesci
And I wanna make her a made woman
And I hope she gon' let me, cause she looks so sexy
Oh! And this is for them girls that be wantin', dutty
And this is for them girls that be lovin', dutty
And this is for them girls that be ridin', dutty
The ones that like to keep the D up inside 'em now
So many girls off up in the mall boy a nigga be in the club (oh!)
Soon as one of them walk by me and I be like, "Yo whats up?"
Ladies! (You're, so, sexy) so sexy
(Perfect, for, me) And I like you
(You're, so, sexy) so sexy
(Perfect, for, me) and this is for
All the shrimp and lobster honeys, downtown shoppin' honeys
Stayin' on the grind, gotcha own car and crib honeys
Dro puffers, Remi sippers, V.I.P. real honeys
No dummies, takin' no shit from a nigga that's full of shit honeys
Ladies! (You're, so, sexy) so sexy
(Perfect, for, me) And I like you
(You're, so, sexy) so sexy
(Perfect, for, me) and this is for
Me and my clique was, rollin' thick on 24's on a dirty lick
Met a chick, lookin' fine and her measures was
36-24-36, come here shorty
Ain't no reason to be scared of us
Lovin' how you do your own thang
And how you smokin' on your own flame
Lookin' finer than a girl that be groovin' on Soul Train
I try to to hit her with some cold game
I hope she, feel me, try to holla at a shorty
Get a better vibe wit her while I'm sippin' on my, Henny
I wanna kiss her on her body
But I gotta make her holla while I'm givin' her, dutty
Gotta really love a girl
They know to kick it but she know she gotta make that, money
Goin' shoppin' for the minks and the leather
But come back and bounce that ass, for me
My East coast girls, that's what's up
Tell my South side shorties we can get it crunk
My Cali girl make it bounce like a six-fo'
My Chi girl bust down, make it straight buck
When I see up all the girls that get down for hers
I gotta get up wit her if she gon' let me
Career woman with some goals, fuck the broke-ass hoes
Baby girl cause you look so sexy
Ladies! (You're, so, sexy) so sexy
(Perfect, for, me) And I like you
(You're, so, sexy) so sexy
(Perfect, for, me) and this is for
Twista's song "So Sexy" is dedicated to all the sexy ladies out there, particularly those he sees walking around downtown or shopping at malls. In the first verse, Twista sings about observing ladies in their sexy jeans, with perfectly manicured nails and hair, and he acknowledges that he sees them. He then proceeds to say "ladies, you're so sexy" and "perfect for me," suggesting his admiration for these women.
The second verse sees Twista praising women who sip Cristal and look nice with ice on their bellies or wrists. He also includes girls who are thick in their thighs and whom he wants to visit in Chicago. He refers to such women as "Kelly and the Twist'" and "steady stackin' ends, rolling Lexus or Benz." He then talks about the women who work hard but still look hot in their skin-tight jeans on and high heels.
In the third verse, Twista salutes women who can take care of themselves and can't be trifled with, describing them as downtown shopping honeys, dro puffers, VIP real honeys, and no dummies. The final verse is all about Twista's attraction to confident and career-driven women who know their worth and have goals. He praises these women for their drive and hopes that they will allow him to be a part of their lives because they look so sexy.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh, uh (uh-huh) uh
The rapper expresses excitement through grunts and acknowledges that he has something to say.
Yeah, this is for all the sexy ladies out there
The song is dedicated to all the attractive women.
Uh, walkin' around downtown
The women being described are out and about in the city center.
Shoppin' at the malls, yeah
These women are frequently seen shopping at the local malls.
I see you in your sexy jeans
The rapper notices and admires the women's tight jeans.
Manicure, pedicure mamis
The women's nails are well-maintained, indicating that they take care of themselves.
Your hair is good, yeah, I see you
The women's hair is styled and well-kept, which the rapper appreciates.
Ladies! (You're, so, sexy) so sexy
The song reaffirms that the women being described are incredibly attractive.
(Perfect, for, me) And I like you
The rapper finds the women perfect for his tastes, which he is happy about.
My ladies that be steady sippin' Cris'
The rapper is addressing women who enjoy drinking Cristal champagne regularly.
Always lookin' nice, put some ice on they belly or they wrist
These women always dress well and wear expensive jewelry like diamonds on their belly or wrist.
Girls that be thick off in they thigh, I wanna kick it in the Chi
The rapper is attracted to women with thick thighs and wants to spend time with them in Chicago.
They gon' be fuckin' with some Kelly and the Twist'
The women will be having sex with the rapper and his friend Kelly, also known as R. Kelly.
Baby now look, model girls, Gucci and Prada girls
The rapper is now referencing women who model clothing, especially from high-end fashion brands like Gucci and Prada.
And all the ghetto divas in the hood
The rapper is addressing women who live in inner-city, low-income neighborhoods.
Women that be steady stackin' ends
These women are financial savvy and good at saving money.
Rollin Lexus or Benz with rims and know how to keep it lookin' good
These women own luxurious cars like a Lexus or Mercedes-Benz and have added custom rims to make them look even better.
Go on witcha fine thick ass
The rapper compliments the women's bodies and their curves.
Somebody gon' snatch you so I gotta make you mine quick fast
Recognizing that the women are attractive, the rapper wants to secure them as his partner before someone else does.
See I come and pass, I don't really wanna wonder
The rapper doesn't want to miss out on his chance with the woman and doesn't want to regret it later.
So I gotta put her numbers on my sidekick fast
He quickly gets the woman's phone number to contact her later.
Rollin witcha mob workin' hard, gettin' money, pullin' capers
The women he's talking to are either gang members or working hard in their jobs to get ahead and earn money.
If I ain't got papers you will bring me some beans home
Even if he doesn't pay much, these women would still be willing to bring him food from home.
Supervisor givin' orders on the job
These women work under a supervisor who gives them orders at their job.
But you still lookin' good with them skin-tight jeans on
Even though they are at work, these women still look good in their tight jeans.
Lookin' hot in them heels, I think I want that
The rapper finds women who wear high heels especially attractive and wants to pursue them.
Come and back it up to the bottom of my throwback
The women are invited to back their body up against the rapper's throwback shirt.
With you rollin' yo' rims lookin' like a Kodak
He finds women who are driving on rims especially attractive and wants to take pictures of them.
Watch I drive I wanna smoke, she will roll that
He wants the woman to roll up marijuana for him while he drives the car.
Miss mobstress rollin' with the hardest
The woman he's addressing is a gang member or works in a tough environment.
Holdin' it down like a female Joe Pesci
The woman is tough and able to handle herself like the famous character portrayed by actor Joe Pesci.
And I wanna make her a made woman
He wants to elevate the woman's status and make her feel important and special.
And I hope she gon' let me, cause she looks so sexy
The rapper is hopeful that the woman he's pursuing will let him pursue a relationship with her because he finds her very attractive.
Oh! And this is for them girls that be wantin', dutty
The rapper is now addressing women who want to dance and get dirty while dancing.
And this is for them girls that be lovin', dutty
This is also for women who love to dance and get dirty while dancing.
And this is for them girls that be ridin', dutty
This is also for women who love to dance and get dirty while riding in a car.
The ones that like to keep the D up inside 'em now
These are women who enjoy sexual intercourse and prefer to keep the penis inside them.
So many girls off up in the mall boy a nigga be in the club (oh!)
The rapper comments on the many women at the mall or club that he finds attractive.
Soon as one of them walk by me and I be like, "Yo whats up?"
He is quick to take an interest in a woman once she walks past him.
All the shrimp and lobster honeys, downtown shoppin' honeys
He describes women who shop in downtown areas and can afford expensive seafood like shrimp and lobster.
Stayin' on the grind, gotcha own car and crib honeys
These women work hard and have their own car, house or apartment.
Dro puffers, Remi sippers, V.I.P. real honeys
He is attracted to women who smoke marijuana, drink Rémy Martin cognac, and go to V.I.P lounges.
No dummies, takin' no shit from a nigga that's full of shit honeys
These women are smart, independent, and do not tolerate disrespectful behavior from men.
Me and my clique was, rollin' thick on 24's on a dirty lick
The rapper and his friends were driving around with large 24 inch rims performing a criminal activity.
Met a chick, lookin' fine and her measures was 36-24-36, come here shorty
He met a woman with measurements that he finds attractive and calls her over.
Ain't no reason to be scared of us
He reassures the woman that he and his group should not intimidate her and that she should be comfortable around them.
Lovin' how you do your own thang
He admires the woman for not following trends and doing things her own way.
And how you smokin' on your own flame
He further admires her for smoking her own marijuana strain.
Lookin' finer than a girl that be groovin' on Soul Train
He finds the woman more attractive than a dancer from the TV show Soul Train.
I try to to hit her with some cold game
He tries to impress her with clever pickup lines.
I hope she, feel me, try to holla at a shorty
He hopes that she is interested in him and will talk to him.
Get a better vibe wit her while I'm sippin' on my, Henny
He believes that drinking Hennessy cognac will help him connect better with her.
I wanna kiss her on her body
He wants to kiss and touch her intimately.
But I gotta make her holla while I'm givin' her, dutty
He believes that he has to impress her sexually before they can become intimate.
Gotta really love a girl
He is looking for a girl that he can commit to and have a meaningful relationship with.
They know to kick it but she know she gotta make that, money
He recognizes that women like to have fun, but it's important for them to prioritize making a living and building a career.
Goin' shoppin' for the minks and the leather
Women like to go shopping for expensive fur coats and leather clothing.
But come back and bounce that ass, for me
He appreciates when the women come back to him after shopping and dance for him.
My East coast girls, that's what's up
He is shouting out to women from the East Coast.
Tell my South side shorties we can get it crunk
He is also addressing women from the southern part of the United States and wants to party with them.
My Cali girl make it bounce like a six-fo'
He finds women from California to be especially good at dancing.
My Chi girl bust down, make it straight buck
He likes women from Chicago who dance fiercely and energetically.
When I see up all the girls that get down for hers
He likes women that can really get down on the dance floor and enjoys watching them.
I gotta get up wit her if she gon' let me
He wants to meet these women and possibly pursue a relationship, if they are interested.
Career woman with some goals, fuck the broke-ass hoes
He admires women who have high-paying jobs and are successful with their own goals, as opposed to women who are poor and unsuccessful.
Baby girl cause you look so sexy
He expresses his admiration and attraction to these women one last time before concluding the song.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DONALD DEGRATE, JUAN SALINAS, OSCAR SALINAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@shawnjhan1708
The vibes on this...ridiculous....right back to the summer 2000s man these young folks have no idea how we got down!!
@Joe_Parmesan
I wanted to be older so badly during that era. Loved so many of these hits from the early-mid 2000s. They made so many great summer jams, but even winter jams too
@chezzmaine
This will always be bumping.. glad I was an 80’s baby to appreciate the bangers of yesteryear
@johnscurlock218
521 boss
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@destinixshakur
I was just glad I was old enough to remember and enjoy this
90s Bby 🥰🥰
@Dashizzle25
You can’t cancel the nucleus of R&B
@micheledickerson4301
Say it loud for the galaxy!
@chrisbrown5863
Usher is better,
@christopherrogers9043
right