Video: Twista: "Pimp Like Me"
Lest we thought Twista's Micro Machine man rapping was his only trick, the video for the Chicago MC's new "Pimp Like Me" shows he's pals with people who can throw a pretty good basement party, too. From the frequent high-speed guest rapper's latest album, Adrenaline Rush 2007, "Pimp Like Me" complements Twista's verbal dexterity with thudding bass and a screwed chorus. The dance moves in the video are an apparent nod to the hometown style of Chicago juke music: "Repping the Midwest," Twista announces, right before shifting to ludicrous speed. The plot involving Twista's worries about his basement getting trashed doesn't really make sense-- if Twista doesn't want people partying there, why is he on screen rapping?-- but then again, this is a video for a song called "Pimp Like Me". Clearly, Twista's friends are just making some noodles.
[from Adrenaline Rush 2007; out now on Atlantic]