Ying Yang Twins

The Ying Yang Twins, comprised of Kaine (Eric Jackson, born December 16, 1978) and D-Roc (Deongelo Holmes, born February 23, 1979), formed in Atlanta, Georgia. Their career began in 1997, and they debuted their first track “One on One” in 1998 on DJ Smurf’s album, “Dead Crunk.” They achieved initial success with their 2000 debut single “Whistle While You Twurk,” which reached number 17 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Their full-length debut album, “Thug Walkin’,” was released that same year. In 2002, they released “Alley: The Return of the Ying Yang Twins” through Koch Records, which was well-received by hip-hop fans in the Southern United States. A significant turning point came in 2003 when they collaborated with Lil Jon on the single “Get Low” from his album “Kings of Crunk,” which became a major club and radio hit.

Following the success of “Get Low,” the Ying Yang Twins signed with TVT Records. Their first album under TVT, “Me & My Brother,” released in 2003, achieved platinum certification on April 12, 2005. This album featured hit singles such as “What’s Happenin’!”, “Naggin'”, and another collaboration with Lil Jon, “Salt Shaker.” In 2003, they also collaborated with Britney Spears on the song “I Got That (Boom Boom)” for her “In the Zone” album and appeared in her television special. The duo continued to release successful music, including the 2005 album “U.S.A. (United State of Atlanta),” which had popular singles like “Wait (The Whisper Song),” “Badd,” and “Shake.” An album of remixes and bonus material, “My Brother & Me,” was released in 2004, followed by “U.S.A. Still United” in December 2005, which included a DVD of music videos.

In 2006, they released their fifth album, “Chemically Imbalanced,” featuring collaborations with producers like Wyclef Jean, and had singles such as “Dangerous.” They continued to produce music, releasing “The Official Work” mixtape in 2008 and their sixth studio album, “Ying Yang Forever,” in 2009. Their song “Halftime (Stand Up and Get Crunk)” became a staple at NFL games, particularly for the New Orleans Saints, and was featured in video games like “NFL Street 2” and “Madden NFL 11.” In 2012, they signed with Epic Records and released the single “Fist Pump, Jump Jump.” The Ying Yang Twins were also a featured act on the 2019 Millennium Tour and continue to release new music, mixtapes, and tour, maintaining their presence in the hip-hop industry.