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Twista
Carl Terrell Mitchell (born November 27, 1973), better known by his stage name Twista (also known as Tung Twista), is an American rapper. He is best known for his Chopper (rap), chopper style of rapping and for once holding the title of fastest English-speaking rapper in the world according to Guinness World Records in 1992, being able to pronounce 598 syllables in 55 seconds. In 1997, after appearing on Do or Die (group), Do or Die's hit single "Po Pimp", produced by the Legendary Traxster, Twista signed with Big Beat Records (American record label), Big Beat and Atlantic Records, where he released his third album ''Adrenaline Rush (album), Adrenaline Rush'' and formed the group Speedknot Mobstaz, in 1998. His 2004 album ''Kamikaze (Twista album), Kamikaze'' topped the U.S. Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200, after the success of the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 number-one single "Slow Jamz" (with Kanye West and Jamie Foxx). Early life Carl Terrell Mitchell was born o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slow Jamz
"Slow Jamz" is a song by American rapper Twista together with the American rapper and producer Kanye West and American singer Jamie Foxx. Produced by West, it was released in November 2003 through Atlantic Records, Atlantic and Roc-A-Fella Records, as the lead Single (music), single from Twista's fourth studio album ''Kamikaze (Twista album), Kamikaze'' (2004), and the second single from West's debut studio album ''The College Dropout'' (2004). The song was written by Twista and West, with additional writing credits going to Burt Bacharach and Hal David for the Sampling (music), sampling of Luther Vandross' Cover version, cover of Dionne Warwick's 1964 song "A House Is Not a Home (song), A House Is Not a Home". Containing genres of Hip-hop, hip hop, pop rap, Contemporary R&B, R&B, and Soul music, soul, the song's lyrics reference slow jam artists and describes the role of lovermen. Upon release, "Slow Jamz" peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamikaze (Twista Album)
''Kamikaze'' is the fourth studio album by American rapper Twista. It was released on January 27, 2004, by Atlantic Records. The album reached the top of the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart in early 2004, after the success of its lead single, "Slow Jamz". It sold 312,000 units in its first week of sales, and received generally positive reviews from critics. It is Twista's most successful album, being certified double platinum by the RIAA. Background On his website, Twista stated that he made ''Kamikaze'' to show that he was still true to the ideals that he had when he started out. "I represent for the MCs that have skills, not just make music for the hell of it. I take the time to concentrate. Otherwise, I could have 10 albums out there, easy. I could sit down all day and write something. But I write when I get in a zone more than writing because I’ve got to do this. I represent the artists that keep it true to what really is, to be able to make rappers want to write." "I want to s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Legendary Traxster
Samuel Lindley (born July 14, 1973), better known by his stage name The Legendary Traxster, is an American songwriter, rapper and record producer. He is best known as a producer for hip hop artist Twista and group Do or Die. Lindley is the owner of Traxster Inc. and co-CEO of CWAL Records. In 2017, he launched Nothing But Dope, an imprint distributed through Priority Records. He is also one half of the hip hop duo ''House Lindley'', which is composed of him and his wife Latia "Tia London" Lindley. Career A native of Chicago, The Legendary Traxster rose to prominence for his production work for fellow Chicago artists Twista and famed rap trio Do or Die, for whom he produced several albums, including their 1996 debut ''Picture This'', which was certified gold. In 1997, Traxster produced the entirety of Twista's certified platinum album, '' Adrenaline Rush''. He has also produced for Kanye West, Ty Dolla Sign, Big Sean, Mystikal, E-40, Cam'ron, Tech N9ne, and The Outlawz, with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adrenaline Rush (album)
''Adrenaline Rush'' is the third studio album by Chicago rapper Twista, released on June 24, 1997. It was his second album nationally released, after his previous effort ''Resurrection'' was shelved outside of Chicago. The album had guest artists: Johnny P, Liffy Stokes, Miss Kane, Malif, Mayz and Turtle Banks. The first single off the album was "Emotions", a song which reworked the chorus of the Do or Die hit " Po Pimp" (on which Twista was featured). The single " Get It Wet" charted on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 at number 96. With very little airplay or radio play outside the midwest, the album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on July 15, 2019. A sequel to the album, '' Adrenaline Rush 2007'', was released in 2007 on Atlantic Records Atlantic Recording Corporation (simply known as Atlantic Records) is an American record label founded in October 1947 by Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abramson. Over the course of its first two decad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Runnin' Off At Da Mouth
''Runnin' Off at da Mouth'' is the debut studio album by American rapper Twista, who was known at the time as Tung Twista. Released in 1992, it was Loud Records' first release and its only release distributed by Zoo. The album was released after Twista entered the ''Guinness Book of World Records'' as the world's fastest emcee. " Mr. Tung Twista" was the sole single released from the album, though it failed to chart. Critical reception ''The Washington Post ''The Washington Post'', locally known as ''The'' ''Post'' and, informally, ''WaPo'' or ''WP'', is an American daily newspaper published in Washington, D.C., the national capital. It is the most widely circulated newspaper in the Washington m ...'' wrote that "Tung Twista does decelerate later in the album on some songs, but by then chances are listeners are already exhausted from listening to the rapper's exhaustive style." Track listing References {{Authority control Twista albums 1992 debut albums Loud ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chopper (rap)
Chopper is a hip hop music subgenre that originated in the Midwestern United States and features fast-paced rhyming or rapping. Those that rap in the style are known as choppers, and rapping in the style is sometimes referred to as chopping. The style is one of the major forms of Midwest hip hop, though by the early 2000s, it had spread to other parts of the United States including California and New York City, and it has spread around the world since. Chopper style places an emphasis on speed of pronunciation, and as such is commonly attributed to some of the fastest professional rappers, such as Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Mac Lethal, Twista, Big L, Tech N9ne, Twisted Insane, Busta Rhymes, Rebel XD, Krizz Kaliko, George Watsky, Jaz-O, Crucified830 and Eminem. Vocalist Oli Peters of the tech-death band Archspire is also heavily influenced by this style. Etymology The word "chopper" was first used in street and hip hop slang to refer to an automatic firearm. The word has also been ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Resurrection (Twista Album)
''Resurrection'' is the second studio album by Chicago rapper Twista, who had released his first album under the name Tung Twista. Along with the name and label change, the rapper slowed his flow slightly and deepened his voice; he also took to darker, rougher production, provided by his then-DJ, DJ-I.C. Dre. Though the album was released only in Chicago—possibly due to marketing conflicts with fellow Chicago rapper Common's own successful and similarly titled sophomore effort ''Resurrection Resurrection or anastasis is the concept of coming back to life after death. Reincarnation is a similar process hypothesized by other religions involving the same person or deity returning to another body. The disappearance of a body is anothe ...'', released exactly 2 weeks prior—it served as a template for Twista's seminal '' Adrenaline Rush'', released three years later. This album is somewhat famous for the song "Suicide", which takes shot at group Naughty by Nature (It was a re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Do Or Die (group)
Do or Die is an American rap trio originally from the East Garfield Park neighborhood on the West Side of Chicago, consisting of N.A.R.D., Belo Zero, and AK-47. The group experienced mainstream success with the platinum single " Po Pimp", which peaked at #22 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Music career 1996: Picture This Do or Die gained a hit with their first single, "Po Pimp". Released on an up and coming independent Chicago label, Creator's Way Records, the track became a local hit and sparked the group's signing by Houston's Rap-A-Lot Records. Given a wide release in the summer of 1996, the single hit number 22, increasing the buzz for a full-length album from the group. In September of that year, '' Picture This'' was released on Rap-A-Lot. The album was certified Gold and has since reached certified Platinum, and launched the group, as well as fellow Chicago rapper Twista, who was featured on the track, into superstardom. 1998: Headz or Tailz In 1998, the group releas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loud Records
Loud Records, LLC. (a backronym for Listeners of Urban Dialect) is a record label founded by Steve Rifkind and Rich Isaacson in 1991. Rifkind served as the chief executive officer while Isaacson served as the president of the label. The label signed numerous artists such as Wu-Tang Clan, Big Pun, Mobb Deep, Prodigy, Krayzie Bone, The Beatnuts, M.O.P., Tha Alkaholiks, Pete Rock, Lil' Flip, Three 6 Mafia, Project Pat, Xzibit, Twista, Dead Prez, The Dwellas, and The X-Ecutioners. The label also released thrash metal band Megadeth's deluxe and remastered debut album '' Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!'' in 2002. History Rifkind helped the bi-coastal hip-hop label focus on "street-themed" hip-hop. The label was originally distributed by Zoo Entertainment. The label's first release was '' Runnin' Off at da Mouth'' by the label's first signee Tung Twista in June 1992. The sole single from the album, " Mr. Tung Twista" would be released in November 1992. Both, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Po Pimp
"Po Pimp" is the debut single by Do or Die, it served as the lead single from their debut album, '' Picture This''. The song was produced by The Legendary Traxster and featured a guest verse from fellow Chicago rapper Twista and vocals from R&B singer Johnny P. Background "Po Pimp" was originally released independently in the group's native Chicago. The song became a local hit and caught the attention of prominent Houston-based hip hop label Rap-a-Lot Records, who signed the trio to a record deal. Rap-a-Lot then released "Po Pimp" nationwide in the summer of 1996 and it quickly became a breakthrough hit for the trio. It peaked at No. 22 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 on October 19 and also reached No. 1 on the Hot Rap Singles chart. By the end of 1996, "Po Pimp" had become one of the most popular and best selling singles of the year; it sold 600,000 copies, earning a gold certification from the RIAA The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is a trade organization t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Speedknot Mobstaz
Speedknot Mobstaz are a hip hop duo from Chicago formed by hometown native Twista. They made their debut appearance on Twista's second album, ''Resurrection'' (1994). As a duo, they released the album '' Mobstability'' (1998) for Atlantic Records, and its sequel, '' Mobstability II: Nation Business'' (2004) a decade later independently. The former peaked at number 34 on the ''Billboard'' 200. Discography External links * Overview">Mobstability > Overviewat Allmusic AllMusic (previously known as All-Music Guide and AMG) is an American online database, online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on Musical artist, musicians and Mus ... * Nations Bizness > Overview">Mobstability II > Nations Bizness > Overviewat Allmusic"Speedknot Mobstaz - Life In The Fast Lane"interview at Sixshot.com Musical groups from Chicago Musical groups established in 1998 Midwest hip-hop groups Musical duos fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
