Who Got That “Yum Yum”

Beloved identical twin social media sensations and next-up recording artists the Spellman Twinz, are set to drop their highly anticipated new single, “Yum Yum,” and the fans went wilddddddddddddd. With 1.2M+ TikTok followers, 332K+ on YouTube, and 117.1K+ on Instagram, the dynamic duo comprising Clinton and Calvin Spellman is making waves beyond the screen and onto the music scene. A seductive banger blending Brazilian funk with their signature pop and hip-hop edge, “Yum Yum” is as fun, charismatic, and unapologetic as the twins themselves. This turbocharged anthem dishes up the perfect appetizer for their upcoming Brazilian funk-inspired album—promising more heat, vibes, and reason to dance. 

The twins share, “‘Yum Yum’ makes you want to twerk, feel sexy, and embrace your bad bitch energy from the moment the beat drops. We bring high energy, and our music reflects that—we love to dance, twerk, and get LIT! We’re crazy, chaotic, and unhinged (in a good way), and our lyrics show it. The result? A playful, sexy twerk anthem. No matter your booty size, we hope it starts moving!” 

When the Spellman Twinz first embarked on their pathway to fame, they had no idea that the journey they endured before the cameras turned on would ultimately empower a whole world of fans. Songs like “Body Clash” and “Tonight” grabbed the world by storm, with visuals to match the grooves, as “Hydration” fanned the flames of their growing success. 

Yes, they’re identical twins. Born in Redding, California, just two hours from Sacramento, their early years were far from golden. Their parents split when they were four, forcing a move to Sacramento with their father. By six, they were caught in a chaotic cycle—bouncing between homes, including foster care, as their father’s abuse continued. After eventually moving back in with him in their preteens, music soon became their refuge. “We always loved music. It was, like, our getaway—especially when we were young—because we didn’t used to go anywhere,” Calvin shares. “We used to have a clock radio in our room, and at night, we would sit there and listen to music, just thinking about our life and where it could be,” Clinton adds. While they admired many artists, it was bold, danceable icons like Rihanna—blending infectious melodies with a fearless attitude—that truly inspired them.

By 17, the twins were back in Redding. “Basically, our father disowned us when he found out about our sexualities,” Calvin recalls. Newly embracing their identities as gay young men, they faced another upheaval—one ran away, the other followed, and they reunited with their mother just three months before high school graduation. Despite the chaos, they managed to graduate and enroll at Sacramento State University, earning track scholarships. But when their viral dance videos took off on YouTube and Musical.ly (and later TikTok), their growing public personas clashed with the track team—leading to their removal. Then, in an eerie moment of twin telepathy, both suffered a mental breakdown, were hospitalized, left school, and lost their apartment.

Through tragedy came triumph, and it was then that they found their voice in music. “We’re gay, and we wanted to make music that people could relate to and feel good about,” Calvin says. “It felt like we were a good representation of our community, but our music also represents our personalities.” The Spring of 2024 was a turning point for the twins. After a few years of finding their space in dance music online, they took it offline and started performing at major events like Sacramento Pride.

It’s been a long time coming for the Spellman Twinz. They’ve weathered multiple storms, and now, with “Yum Yum,” they are here to have fun and bring joy to the dance floor. “We want to make music that’s fun and danceable,” the two echo matter-of-factly. “We’re here to inspire people to have a good time.”