| '#Twerkit' | ||||
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| Single by Busta Rhymes featuring Nicki Minaj | ||||
| Released | June 17, 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||
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| Length | 3:52 | |||
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'Twerk It' (stylized as '#Twerkit') is a song by American hip hop recording artist Busta Rhymes featuring Trinidadian rapperNicki Minaj. The song, produced by Pharrell Williams. The song was intended to be the lead single from Busta Rhymes' tenth studio album, E.L.E.2 (Extinction Level Event 2) that was delayed from 2014 to 2020. The final album did not feature this song. The song has been said to be Jamaican-inspired and is influenced by dancehall music.[1] A music video for the song was shot in Flatbush, New York on June 3, 2013.[2][4]
Background[edit]
Twerk it (x18) And mi seh walk like a champion, swing like a stallion Wid di two big medallion, good, yuh perfect Show dem di action, bad gyal concotion Cool now, relax mon, eh em, yuh nervous Skin out and dun di place, spin' round and show yuh face Open, and close yuh case, or chuck, and work it Mi seh hold on deh tek time, gyal wine yuh. Busta Rhymes: Now let it go girlfriend Bend and touch your toes girlfriend Now all my chicks everywhere, hands in the air (show 'em!) and let em' know girlfriend Now, wave your hand inna the air likkle higher And show me what it do, girlfriend Hey baby girl, I come and turn up the fire Come get a better view, girlfriend.
The original version was released on May 2, 2013, online,[5] and later as a digital download on May 17.[6]
On May 31, Minaj hinted the release of a new song tweeting: 'surprise, surprise...recording it tomorrow, shooting it on the 3rd...'. It was later revealed that the recorded song was a remix of Busta Rhymes' 'Twerk It'. On June 6, Busta premiered the song on radio station Hot 97 with DJ Funkmaster Flex,[7] and later made it available online.[8]
On June 17, the remix version, which is now the official single version, was released as a digital download through iTunes.[9] The song was released to rhythmic radio stations on June 25, 2013.[10]
Music video[edit]
A music video was shot in Flatbush at Pulse 48[2] directed by Director X.[2] Minaj came to the video shoot unaware it would have such a large setup saying 'I didn't know this was a real video'.[11] A behind-the-scenes video was released June 19, 2013 showing Minaj sporting a yellow and polka dot top.[4][11][12] and appearances from DJ Khaled and Pharrell. Director X commented on the video stating: 'The video will have a lot of big booty judy's'.[1][11]
The video was directed by Director X and premiered on July 24, 2013 on MTV2 Jams as the Jam of the Week.[13]
A behind-the-scenes video was released on June 19, 2013, by Minaj's friend and video producer Grizz Lee. In the footage, Minaj is seen recording her verse in the studio and shooting the video the next day, sporting a studded captain's hat and twerks for the camera before shooting scenes with Busta and DJ Khaled, who gets the crew laughing with his attempt at a Jamaican accent. Pharrell also stops by the set and shares a funny moment with Nicki in the parking lot.[14]
Remix[edit]
On August 1, 2013, Busta Rhymes revealed on RapFix Live that the official remix will feature Vybz Kartel, Ne-Yo, T.I., French Montana, and Jeremih.[15] On August 8, the remix was released featuring the mentioned artists.[16]
Chart performance[edit]
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Italy (FIMI)[17] | 57 |
| US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard)[18] | 4 |
Release history[edit]
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | June 17, 2013[19] | Digital download | Cash Money, Republic |
| June 25, 2013[20] | Rhythmic contemporary radio |
Busta Rhymes And Nicki Minaj
References[edit]
- ^ abcd'Nicki Minaj, Pharrell Williams and Busta Rhymes Unite for 'Twerk It' Sneak Peek'. TheDrop.fm. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
- ^ abcd'Necole Bitchie.com: Nicki Minaj & Busta Rhymes Film 'Twerk It' Video - Necole Bitchie.com'. Necole Bitchie.com. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
- ^'Busta Rhymes – 'Twerk It' (Prod. By Pharrell Williams) [LISTEN]'. Hip-Hop Wired. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
- ^ ab'Busta Rhymes Feat. Nicki Minaj 'Twerk It (Remix) (BTS)' Video'. HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
- ^Rap-Up.com:New Music: Busta Rhymes – ‘Twerk It’ Retrieved June 4, 2013.
- ^iTunes - Music - #Twerkit - Single Busta Rhymes Retrieved June 8, 2013.
- ^Twitter:RT @MYSTEREJONES: @funkmasterflex just went in on that @BustaRhymes joint on @HOT97 #TWERKIT!! Retrieved June 7, 2013.
- ^DJFunkFlexApp EXCLUSIVE NEW MUSIC: @BustaRhymes Feat. @NickiMinaj – Twerk It (Remix) Retrieved June 7, 2013.
- ^iTunes:#Twerkit (feat. Nicki Minaj) - Single Busta Rhymes Retrieved June 17, 2013.
- ^Top 40/Rhythmic-Crossover > Future Releases Retrieved June 8, 2013.
- ^ abc'Behind the Video: Busta Rhymes f/ Nicki Minaj – '#Twerkit''. Rap-Up. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
- ^'Necole Bitchie.com: Nicki Minaj & Busta Rhymes Film 'Twerk It' Video - Necole Bitchie.com'. Necole Bitchie.com. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
- ^Twitter:#TWERKIT video WORLD PREMIERING NEXT WEEK!!! #TWERKIT RMX WORLD PREMIERING NEXT WEEK AND #ELE2 ALBUM TRAILER WORLD PREMIERING IN THE MORNING Retrieved July 17, 2013.
- ^Rap-Up.com:Behind the Video: Busta Rhymes f/ Nicki Minaj – ‘#Twerkit’ Retrieved June 20, 2013.
- ^'Busta Rhymes Reveals 'Twerk It' All Star Remix Features - XXL'. XXL. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
- ^'Busta Rhymes Debuts 'Twerk It (Remix)' With Vybz Kartel, Ne-Yo, T.I, French, Jeremih'. RapFix. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
- ^'Tutti i successi del 2013' (in Italian). Hit Parade Italia. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
- ^'Busta Rhymes – Chart History: Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs'. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
- ^'iTunes - Music - #Twerkit (feat. Nicki Minaj) - Single by Busta Rhymes'. Itunes.apple.com. 2013-06-17. Retrieved 2013-07-23.
- ^'Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!'. FMQB. Retrieved 2013-07-26.
Nicki Minaj Twerks On Bed
Twerk It Busta Rhymes
[Verse 1: Busta Rhymes]
Big man, when I talk, hear weh yuh fi do?
Shut your mouth, listen close, weh we come fi do?
Shut it down, lick a shot, blow torch a bun
Enough excitement, see them frightened, watch them boys run
Come here gal, weh yuh a do, hmmm whata gwaan?
Dun wid dat, dutty wine, Tony Matterhorn?
Bass a lick yuh, make it clap, go on go take it off
Set the trap, don’t fight you know your skin soft
Sitting on it, go on go **** it ’til yuh broke it out
So exotic, while you suck it watch we **** it up
So weh have it, batty big watch how mi love it up
Bend ova and spread and mek mi stick it in and bun it up
[Hook]
Twerk it
[Verse 2: Busta Rhymes]
I seh mi finish wid yuh, pull up yuh pants, gwaan go get yuh friend
Dance dun, come outside, **** inna di benz
Gyal come, enjoy di ride, watch di wey mi stick yuh
Welcome! (YUH DUN KNOW!!!!) Tek di **** yuh friend a wait fi yuh
Hold on deh, yuh man vex? Vegetate di bwoy
Shoot what? See, my gun will evaporate dat boi
Leggo dat, see how it sound QUANGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!
Level dat, down to da ground, PANGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!
Nuff a dat, yuh dun know, best a di best
Pretty gyal, whole heap a batty and whole heap a breast
Physical, how yuh a drop it no one could a test
Digital, we Instagram it ’til dem gyal a rest
[Hook]
[Verse 3: Nicki Minaj]
Dutty gyal!
When yuh see mi, 'ere weh yuh fi do, bow down
Big chain, and it heavy too!
Respect. How dem gwan like we nuh pave way?
Queen yah, London rate we di same way!
Come 'ere boy! Bow cat, oh, true yuh rich?
Weh yuh wallet? Yeh, yuh 'ave it? Mmm, gi we it!
Kartel. Beenie Man. Bounty Killa too!
Roll di weed, buss ah dutch, all rizzla too!
Bruk it out! Flip. Land pon ya head gyal!
Brooklyn. When we shoot, Net gyal!
Trinidad, and nuh James mi ah chat 'bout.
**** Hole! Gyal ah bitter, but weh dat bout?!
[Hook]
[Verse 4: Busta Rhymes]
And mi seh walk like a champion, swing like a stallion
Wid di two big medallion, good, yuh perfect
Show dem di action, bad gyal concoction
Cool now, relax mon, eh em, yuh nervous
Skin out and dun di place, spin ’round and show yuh face
Open, and close yuh case, or chuck, and work it
Mi seh hold on deh tek time, gyal wine yuh waistline
Follow di bassline, right now, stir it
‘Round like, a bowl of soup, ’round like a hula hoop
‘Round like yuh batty cute and do it, on purpose
Wine like a yard woman, grind like yuh numba one
Jump up, and wave yuh hand mi tink, she know
[Hook]