If you’re looking for a track to shake off (or twerk off) the post-pandemic gloom, “Twerkulator” could be the perfect song to help you do it. The booty shaking hip popping song is brought to us by the City Girls, a hip hop duo from Miami, Florida consisting of Yung Miami and JT. Twerkulator delivers a subtle combination of two dance floor classics, “Planet Rock” by Afrika Bambaataa and “Percolator” by Cajmere. This track bounces between sensuality and banging verses that would make your parents blush.
The song was supposed to be on their 2020 album City on Lock, but ultimately didn’t make the final track list. The song leaked, along with the rest of the album the day before release, but “Twerkulator” was the only song from the leak that did not make the final track list. However, thanks to a good old fashioned TikTok movement the song has had new life breathed into it. It was released to streaming services in May 2021, and is set to be the Hot Girl Summer song we need.
On top of the booty shaking fun this track will inspire, the music video was directed by the iconic Missy Elliott. The music video showcases rap duo City Girls thriving and gyrating through a metropolis as a dance-attack takes over the unsuspecting town. This song and video may feel nostalgic for many, but also hits on something completely fresh and electric. So turn it up, dust off those booty shorts and get ready to let loose.