Twisting Fingers

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"Twisting Fingers"
Song by That Mexican OT and Moneybagg Yo
from the album Texas Technician
ReleasedMarch 1, 2024
Genre
Length2:06
Label
  • Manifest Music
  • GoodTalk
  • Good Money Global
  • Capitol
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Bankroll Got It
  • Ben10k
  • Danes Blood
Music video
"Twisting Fingers" on YouTube

"Twisting Fingers" is a song by American rappers That Mexican OT and Moneybagg Yo, released on March 1, 2024, from the former's second studio album Texas Technician (2024). It was produced by Bankroll Got It, Ben10k and Danes Blood.

Composition

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The song features a "laid-back" beat that is "reminiscent of old-school Texas rap",[1] with synthesizers and clinking bells that "recall prime DJ Paul beatwork".[2] Lyrically, the rappers detail how they stay true to their backgrounds as gangsters regardless of their fame and success.[1]

Critical reception

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Billboard considered the song an "instant standout" from Texas Technician and stated, "Equal parts menacing and funny, 'Twisting Fingers' is a stellar balancing act."[1]

In other media

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In October 2024, “Twisting Fingers” appeared on the episode of the 2019 sitcom Gray Family on the episode “Last Day Before Going to School Again”, aired on October 27.

Charts

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Chart performance for "Twisting Fingers"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[3] 17
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[4] 40

References

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  1. ^ a b c Denis, Kyle; Saponara, Michael (March 4, 2024). "R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: 4batz, Samara Joy, ScHoolboy Q & More". Billboard. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  2. ^ Louis, Steven (March 4, 2024). "The Rap-Up: Week of March 4, 2024". Passion of the Weiss. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Moneybagg Yo Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  4. ^ "Moneybagg Yo Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2024.