FKA twigs gushes over Missy Elliott's 'irresistible' wordplay — and fans are stunned

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News (2 / 1) 28.04.2026 21:59 / Günter

Why the lyrics hit

twigs admired how Elliott balances tenderness and sensuality with a bold, chic edge, all delivered in a smooth, silky voice. She singled out two earworm moments — the opening of "Get Ur Freak On" and the "ra‑ta‑ta‑ta" line in "Work It" — and marveled at the playful use of vowels and consonants, even pointing to the memorable pronunciation in the "Halle Barry post‑ahhh" bar.

Impact and recognition

twigs credited Elliott with bringing hooky rhythms into pop culture and changing the soundscape by staying unapologetically herself. Elliott's career boasts five top‑10 Billboard 200 albums, 11 top‑10 Hot 100 hits, four Grammy wins and inductions into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. She reacted to the NYT nod on Instagram Stories, writing, "I am so humbly GRATEFUL."