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| Twinz | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Tha Loccs |
| Origin | Long Beach, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | Doggystyle, Def Jam, G-Funk |
| Members | Trip Locc Wayniac |
The Twinz are a hip hop duo from Long Beach, California, consisting of twin brothers Deon and Dewayne Williams. After working with Warren G on his debut album Regulate...G Funk Era, the Twinz released their only album Conversation in 1995. That same year, the Twinz performed their hit single, "Round & Round," on an episode of Nickelodeon's All That as well as the syndicated dance music show Soul Train.
In 1997 the duo appeared on Warren G's second album Take a Look Over Your Shoulder on the track "We Brings Heat". On Tha Eastsidaz 2000 debut album, Tha Eastsidaz, the Twinz were featured on the track "Dogghouse". In 2009 with the help of Snoop Dogg, Twinz released an EP titled Tha Loccs, which has five tracks. Four of them includes the rapper Lil' ½ Dead and three tracks include Snoop Dogg.
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Release | Peak chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B | |||
| Conversation | 36 | 8 | ||
Extended plays
- Tha Loccs (2009)
Singles
| Title | Release | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B |
US Rap | |||
| "Round & Round" | 1995 | 84 | 60 | 20 | Conversation |
| "Eastside LB" | 1996 | – | 58 | 24 | |
Soundtrack appearances
Title |
Release | Other artist(s) | Soundtrack album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "First Round Draft Pick" | 1994 | Warren G | Jason's Lyric |
| "Still Can't Fade It" | 1995 | Warren G, Bo-Roc | The Show |
Guest appearances
Title |
Release | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Recognize" | 1994 | Warren G | Regulate... G Funk Era |
| "So Many Ways" | Warren G, Lady Levi | ||
| "Runnin' wit No Breaks" | Warren G, Jah Skills, Bo-Roc, G Child | ||
| "The Ultimate Collaboration" | 1996 | Foesum | Perfection |
| "We Brings Heat" | 1997 | Warren G, Da Five Footaz | Take a Look Over Your Shoulder |
| "All Aboard" | 1998 | Tray Dee | C-Style Presents Straight Outta Cali |
| "Dogghouse" | 2000 | Tha Eastsidaz, Rappin' 4-Tay | Tha Eastsidaz |
| "Players Play" | 2003 | Da 5 Footaz | The Lost Scrolls |
| "All In the Family" | 2005 | E-White, Foesum, Rick D, Cigar Lee | 48 Hours: The White Album |
Videography
Music videos
Title |
Release | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Jump ta This" | 1995 | Conversation | |
| "Round & Round" | Nanci Fletcher | ||
| "4 Eyes 2 Heads" | Gorgeous Judah Ranks | ||
| "Eastside LB" | 1996 | Tracey Nelson, Warren G | |
| "Dogghouse" | 2000 | Tha Eastsidaz, Rappin' 4-Tay | Tha Eastsidaz |
References
- "Twinz Biography by Jason Birchmeier". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 January 2024.