Popcaan, TWIST & TURN | Bangerz N Bopz

In the 47^th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “TWIST & TURN” performed by Popcaan featuring Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR.

[otw_shortcode_dropcap label=”B” size=”large” border_color_class=”otw-no-border-color” shadow=”shadow” square=”square”]ring on the bold, fierce songs! Bangerz N Bopz serves up background info and insights into songs across various styles, especially those that raise eyebrows and/or stir the pot.  Featured records can be classic or brand new. In the 47^th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we break down “TWIST & TURN” performed by Popcaan.[/otw_shortcode_dropcap]

[nx_pullquote]“Your body drive mi crazy-y-y / Your body need a license f’it / Your body ah too tight and neat.”[/nx_pullquote] Noted, Popcaan (Andrae Sutherland), Drake (Aubrey Graham), and PARTYNEXTDOOR (Jahron Brathwaite). At some point in “TWIST & TURN”, all three artists perform the song’s refrain – not to be confused with the pre-chorus and chorus. “TWIST & TURN” is the fourth track from Popcaan’s fourth studio album, FIXTAPE, released in 2020.  The best way to describe this dancehall/reggae cut: a surefire vibe. “TWIST & TURN” was written by Popcaan, Drake, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and producer Nineteen85. Notably, the single, which never touched the pop charts, was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.

“TWIST & TURN” features cool, rhythmic, synth-led production. It’s all chill, easygoing V-I-B-E-S. Drake draws first blood, performing the refrain (excerpted earlier), first verse, pre-chorus, and chorus.  The patois is in full effect, as Drizzy references Rihanna (“Listen, you’ve been missing since 2016”) and Popcaan’s sister.  The romantic vibes and objectification are full throttle: “Baby, ‘cause mi eye too fry, I get burned, yeah / Love the way you twist and turn / Twist and turn, yeah.” PARTYNEXTDOOR follows, performing his own refrain. Popcaan follows, performing the second verse. “I know you know, seh you wan’ bruk it off, don’t? / And I know you know, yuh wan’ wine fast, then yuh wine slow,” he sings naughtily, and continues, “Me ‘member the first night when you get freaky / When you get naughty.” PARTY performs the refrain once more, with select moments alongside Popcaan. PARTY performs the brief third and final verse, pre-chorus, and chorus. “Now, you wan’ fi run like an Olympic,” he sings, and continues, “After you dance pon’ me and have my hips stiff, yeah.” Ooh-wee! PARTY x Popcaan performs the final refrain while Drizzy performs most of the outro (“She just wanna dance and tease”). All in all, “TWIST & TURN” is a fun and infectious tropical-tinged bop.  Sensual, Popcaan, Drake, and PARTYNEXTDOOR bring the heat.