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Twista

Background information
Birth name Carl Terrell Mitchell
Born November 27, 1973 (1973-11-27) (age 34)
Origin Chicago, Illinois
Genre(s) Hip-hop
Midwest Rap
Chicago hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper, actor, record producer
Years active 1991–present
Label(s) Loud/Zoo/BMG Records
Get Money Gang
Atlantic Records
Associated acts Do or Die, Pitbull, Kanye West, David Banner,T-Pain, Speedknot Mobstaz, R. Kelly, Yung Berg, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Roc-A-Fella
Website Official Web Site

Carl Terrell Mitchell (born on November 27, 1973, in Chicago, Illinois), better known by his stage name Twista, is an American hip-hop emcee who once held the title of fastest emcee in the world, according to the Guinness World Records in 1992, being able to spit 11. Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States. A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Hip hop music, also referred to as rap music, is a Music genre typically consisting of a rhythmic vocal style called rap which is accompanied with Midwest hip hop is Hip hop music performed by artists from the Midwestern United States. The Hip hop scene in Chicago Illinois has produced a distinct group of artists and styles Rapping (also known as emceeing, MCing, spitting, or just rhyming) is the Rhythmic spoken delivery of Rhymes wordplay and An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works In the Music industry, a record producer or music producer has many roles among them controlling the recording sessions coaching and guiding the musicians organizing In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Loud Records is a subsidiary of SRC Records founded by Steve Rifkind in 1992. This article is about the American record label for the British independent label see Zoo Records. Atlantic Records ( Atlantic Recording Corporation) is an American Record label best known for its many recordings of Rhythm & blues, Rock Do or Die is an American Rap trio originally from Chicago Illinois. Kanye Omari West (ˈkɑnjɛj born June 8 1977 is a ten-time Grammy Award -winning American Rapper, Record producer and Singer. Lavell Crump is an American Rapper, occasional Actor, Record producer, Record label executive and Philanthropist. Faheem Rasheed Najm (born September 30, 1985 in Tallahassee, Florida) better known by his Stage name T-Pain, is an Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967) better known by his Stage name R Christian Ward (born September 11, 1980) better known by his Stage name Yung Berg, is an American Rapper from Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is an American Hip hop group from the Glenville section of Cleveland Ohio. Roc-A-Fella Records is a United States record label founded by Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter. Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States. A stage name, also called a screen name, is a Pseudonym used by Performers and Entertainers such as Guinness World Records, known until 2000 as The Guinness Book of Records (and in previous U 2 syllables per second. [1] His 2004 album Kamikaze went to number-one on the U. Kamikaze is the fifth album by Chicago Illinois, rapper Twista which reached the top of the US Billboard 200 album charts in early 2004 based on the S. Billboard 200 album chart after the success of his number-one Billboard Hot 100 single "Slow Jamz. The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard " Slow Jamz " is the Grammy-nominated first single from Twista 's album Kamikaze. "

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Music career

Twista grew up in K-Town area on the West Side of Chicago, where he started rapping at the age of 12. Before starting his professional career, however, he had several other jobs, including working at a factory, selling shoes, telemarketing, working at McDonald's, and as a barber.

Twista was one of the first artists to sign with Loud Records. Loud Records is a subsidiary of SRC Records founded by Steve Rifkind in 1992. In 1991, he released Runnin' Off at Da Mouth under the name of Tung Twista. Runnin' Off at da Mouth was the debut album of the artist Twista, released in 1992

Despite this recognition, the album achieved little success. Twista dropped "Tung" off of his stage name for his second album, Resurrection, which was never released outside of some parts of Chicago. On the album he disses Treach of Naughty By Nature, who had stated that Twista's style was all show and no content. Treach is the Stage name of Anthony Criss (born December 2, 1970 in East Orange, New Jersey) an American Naughty by Nature is a Grammy Award -winning American Hip hop group that at the time of its formation in 1989 consisted of Treach, Vin Rock and Twista's local notoriety grew in the underground mixtape circuit, as he was featured on several Chicago rap mixtapes, notably Chibangin, alongside unsigned artists like Psychodrama, Triple Darkness, and DA Smart.

In 1996, he teamed with fellow Chicago act Do or Die on the track "Po' Pimp" the track became a hit single, leading to a contract with Atlantic Records. Do or Die is an American Rap trio originally from Chicago Illinois. He released Adrenaline Rush during 1997, where the album was a huge success with little mainstream help. Adrenaline Rush, released in 1997 is the third Album for the Rap artist Twista, who previously released one album under the Pseudonym of Around this time, Do or Die and he began a bout of dis tracks against Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, which accused Chicago acts of stealing their fast-spitting style. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is an American Hip hop group from the Glenville section of Cleveland Ohio.

This was followed by Mobstability in 1998. Twista then formed his own Legit Ballin' label, which released two compilation albums: Legit Ballin' in 1999 and Legit Ballin' Vol. Legit Ballin' is a Record label that was started and run by speed-rapper Twista. 2: Street Scriptures in 2001. The label later released Respect The Game, Vol. 3 in 2002 and Volume 4: Tha Truth in 2006. In 2000, Twista collaborated with Ruff Ryders and Drag-On on the Ruff Ryders: Ryde or Die Vol. Ruff Ryders Entertainment is a New York -based Record label and Management company specializing in Hip hop music. Melvin Jason Smalls (born February 8, 1979) better known as Drag-on, is an American Rapper from The Bronx, New 2 album, on the track "Twisted Heat. "

Twista's reputation in hip-hop circles led to work with some other midwestern acts, such as Royce da 5'9" and Da Brat, and southern acts such as Timbaland and Ludacris, as well as an appearance on P. Diddy's albums No Way Out and Forever, and ties to Roc-A-Fella Records. Ryan Montgomery (born July 5, 1977) is an MC known by his Stage name Royce Da 5'9". Shawntae Harris (born April 14, 1974) better known by her Stage name Da Brat is an American female rapper. Timothy Z Mosley (born March 10, 1971) better known by his Stage name Timbaland, is an American Record producer, Sean John Combs (born November 4 1969 known by his Stage names Puff Daddy, P His long awaited 2004 album, Kamikaze, was cerified platinum on the strength of two singles produced by Roc-A-Fella's Kanye West. Kanye Omari West (ˈkɑnjɛj born June 8 1977 is a ten-time Grammy Award -winning American Rapper, Record producer and Singer. The first single, "Slow Jamz" (featured on both Kamikaze and Kanye's debut College Dropout), featured Kanye West and Jamie Foxx. The College Dropout is the debut album by Rapper and producer Kanye West, released February 10 2004 Kanye Omari West (ˈkɑnjɛj born June 8 1977 is a ten-time Grammy Award -winning American Rapper, Record producer and Singer. Jamie Foxx (born Eric Marlon Bishop; December 13, 1967) is an Academy Award -winning American Actor, Singer

After this success, Dame Dash made clear his desire to sign Twista to Roc-A-Fella. Roc-A-Fella Records is a United States record label founded by Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter. Although Atlantic would not release him from his contract, Dame tried to negotiate a joint venture and made Twista an honorary member of the Roc-A-Fella roster. One of summer 2004's biggest hits, "Jook Gal" by Elephant Man, featured Twista & The YoungBloodZ (on the Coolie riddim) on a remix. Elephant Man, also known as the Energy God, (born O'Neil Bryan on September 11, 1975, in Kingston, Jamaica) is a dancehall Not to be confused with The Youngbloods. The YoungBloodZ are an American Southern rap duo from Atlanta Georgia Twista's next album, The Day After, was not as commercially or critically successful and showed a notable lack of Kanye West production. He recently reunited with Kanye for the Mission Impossible III soundtrack, and released his next album, titled Adrenaline Rush 2007, in August 2007, which featured Tight Mike aka Cuzzo, Toxic, The Neptunes, Kanye West, and Jazze Pha. Mission Impossible III (abbreviated MiIII) is the third 2006 Action film based on the spy-themed television series Mission Adrenaline Rush 2007 is the seventh studio album by Twista. It was released on September 18, 2007. The Neptunes (or "Neptoons" is the name for the record production duo consisting of Kanye Omari West (ˈkɑnjɛj born June 8 1977 is a ten-time Grammy Award -winning American Rapper, Record producer and Singer. Phalon Anton Alexander. (born 1975 in Memphis Tennessee) better known by his Stage name Jazze Pha () is an American Record producer Guest appearances included the likes of Lil Wayne, R Kelly, and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. Dwayne Michael Carter Jr (born September 27 1982 better known by his Stage name Lil Wayne, is an American Rapper. Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967) better known by his Stage name R Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is an American Hip hop group from the Glenville section of Cleveland Ohio.

In 2006, He and his 17-year-old nephew Jesse Marvin Parks, a. k. a. Jmoney, an upcoming emcee out of Minnesota, released his debut single "Get Doe. " Twista was also featured on the song "Hell No (Leave Home)" from Monica's new album, The Makings of Me. Monica Denise Arnold (born October 24 1980) professionally known as Monica, is an American R&B Singer, Songwriter The Makings of Me is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Monica, released by J Records on October 3, 2006

Twista has his own column in the weekly Chicago Tribune publication RedEye, called "Twista's Turn", in which he shares his thoughts and answers readers' questions. The Chicago Tribune is a major daily Newspaper based in Chicago, Illinois, United States, and owned by the Tribune Company The RedEye is a daily publication put out by the Chicago Tribune geared toward 18 to 34-year-olds [2] During April 2008, Twista even toured Iraq to entertain the American troops.

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Discography

Main article: Twista discography

Albums

Singles

Featured Singles

External links

This is discography for Twista the rapper. Discography Albums Runnin' Off at Da Mouth (as Tung Twista Runnin' Off at da Mouth was the debut album of the artist Twista, released in 1992 Resurrection is name of the second album by Twista. It was his first album in the name Twista, formerly Tung Twista. Adrenaline Rush, released in 1997 is the third Album for the Rap artist Twista, who previously released one album under the Pseudonym of Mobstability is a hip hop Album released in 1998 by Chicago Rap artists Twista, and the Speedknot Mobstaz, who are Kamikaze is the fifth album by Chicago Illinois, rapper Twista which reached the top of the US Billboard 200 album charts in early 2004 based on the The Day After is an Album by American rapper Twista, released in October 2005 via Atlantic Records. 2 for 10 is an EP by American rapper Twista, released in 2005 Adrenaline Rush 2007 is the seventh studio album by Twista. It was released on September 18, 2007. Mobstability II Nation Bizness is the sophomore album by Chicago-based rappers Twista and his crew the Speedknot Mobstaz (Liffy Stokes & Mayz " Slow Jamz " is the Grammy-nominated first single from Twista 's album Kamikaze. Kanye Omari West (ˈkɑnjɛj born June 8 1977 is a ten-time Grammy Award -winning American Rapper, Record producer and Singer. Jamie Foxx (born Eric Marlon Bishop; December 13, 1967) is an Academy Award -winning American Actor, Singer " Overnight Celebrity " is the second single off Twista 's 2004 album Kamikaze. Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967) better known by his Stage name R Faith Renée Evans (pronounced /feɪθ ɛvəns/) (born June 10, 1973) is an American Singer, Songwriter, Record producer "Girl Tonite" is the first single off Twista 's album The Day After. Tremaine Aldon Neverson, (born November 28, 1984) in Petersburg Virginia, better known by his Stage name Trey Songz, is an Hit the Floor is the second single from Twista 's album The Day After. " So Lonely " is a song written and produced by American singer Mariah Carey and producer Rodney Jerkins. Maurice Young, better known as Trick Daddy, is an American Rapper. Jonathan Mortimer Smith (born January 27, 1971) better known by his Stage name Lil Jon, is an American producer, promoter and " DJ Play a Love Song " was the second single off Jamie Foxx 's second album Unpredictable. Jamie Foxx (born Eric Marlon Bishop; December 13, 1967) is an Academy Award -winning American Actor, Singer Gotta Make It is the debut single by Singer Trey Songz from his debut album I Gotta Make It. Tremaine Aldon Neverson, (born November 28, 1984) in Petersburg Virginia, better known by his Stage name Trey Songz, is an "Spit Your Game" is the title of the second single by Notorious B Christopher George Latore Wallace (May 21 1972 – March 9 1997 popularly known as Biggie Smalls (after a Gangster in the 1975 film Let's Do It Again Anthony Henderson (born June 17, 1973 better known as Krayzie Bone, is a two-time Grammy Award -winning artist and member of the " Hell No (Leave Home " is an R&B song written by Bryan Michael Cox, Sean Garrett, and Carl Mitchell for Monica 's fourth Monica Denise Arnold (born October 24 1980) professionally known as Monica, is an American R&B Singer, Songwriter " 5000 Ones " is the first official single off DJ Drama's album Gangsta Grillz The Album. Tyree Cinque Simmons (born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania) is an Atlanta Georgia -based hip hop artist and the official DJ for Grand Hustle Cornell Haynes Jr (born November 2 1974 Highly successful Nelly has sold over 20 million records in the United States Clifford Joseph Harris Jr (born September 25 1980 better known by his Stage name T Jasiel Robinson (born April 2 1984), better known by his Stage name Yung Joc, is an American Rapper from College Jay Jenkins (born October 12 1977 better known by his Stage name Young Jeezy, is an American Rapper. Money is anything that is generally accepted as Payment for Goods and services and repayment of Debts. Bryon Anthony McCane II, better known by his Stage name Bizzy Bone, is an American Rapper and is a member of the Cleveland rap The Chicago Tribune is a major daily Newspaper based in Chicago, Illinois, United States, and owned by the Tribune Company
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