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[From Howard University Hilltop]

Oops...Oh My
Tweet Gets Up Close and Personal With The Hilltop About Her New Album

By Candace R. Jones
Published: Friday, October 15, 2004

"I'm not afraid to say or mention anything about me!" These are the words of Atlantic recording artist, singer and songwriter Tweet. Tweet graced the Howard University family with a performance of her the first hit single of her career "Oops (Oh My)" with the Showtime Marching Band as her background. The songstress is currently on the Seagram's Gin Live Tour and also performed at Washington, D.C.'s Club FUR on Sunday, Oct. 10.

The New Jersey native, who is currently residing in Atlanta, is traveling all across the country to promote her sophomore album, which will be in stores early next year titled "It's Me Again." Her new single "Turn Da Lights Off" is currently in rotation on many urban radio stations. She even included on the CD a track she recorded with her daughter. "I felt that track because my daughter and I were sanging, not singing, but sanging."

Also on the album is a song called "Could it Be," a duet with newly-famed singer Rell from Roc-A-Fella Records. Tweet also recorded a song with the infamous and legendary Whitney Houston. However, Tweet said that she would save that track for the next album.

Currently, Tweet is listening to the rhythms of Van Hunt, Bilal, and a lot of old school music. She mentioned that her favorite Van Hunt track is called "Dust," which she does not mind playing on repeat.

Tweet said that her greatest inspiration throughout her whole career has been her mother and father. "They are the ones who introduced me to music...I would not have even known music without them!" She also speaks highly of her daughter who has been her saving grace through many of her trials and tribulations.

As many of her fans and critics know already, the songstress has had her share of life's trials. "I'm a real person. I want people to know that I'm not afraid to say anything!" She spoke of one time after a concert two people who once contemplated suicide, as she once did, thanked her for saving their lives.

With high expectations for the album soon to be released early next year, she said, "People will feel this album because it includes day-to-day life experiences that everyone can relate to!" Tweet also explained her casual way of being a distinguished R&B female today. "My style never changes...I didn't become all hip-hop on this album or anything-I'm just soulful!"

On her first album, Southern Hummingbird, Tweet described her mood as somewhat shy and timid, but this time she swore that she was going to "hit 'em something hot!" and reiterated, "I'm a real person and I want my fans to know that!"

"Keep God first and make sure that this is what you want to do with your life 24-7." This was some advice Tweet offers to aspiring artists and musicians. "If it's meant to be, it will happen for you, especially if you love it enough!"

NEWSFILE: 15 OCTOBER 2004