Twista

Twista, previously Tung Twista, (born Carl Terrell Mitchell on November 27, 1973 in Chicago, Illinois) is a rapper known for his rapid delivery of his raps. His 2004 album Kamikaze went to number-one on the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart after the success of his number-one Billboard Hot 100 single, "Slow Jamz".

Early years

Twista grew up in the K-Town area on the west side of Chicago. He started rapping at the age of 12. However, before starting his professional career, he worked at several other jobs including working at a factory, selling shoes, working at McDonald's, working as a security guard, and even cutting hair.

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K-Town - McDonald's

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Twista was one of the first artists to sign with Loud Records. In 1991, he released Runnin' off at da Mouth under the name of Tung Twista. Due to his rapid-fire pace of delivery, he was listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's fastest rapper. Despite this recognition, the album achieved little success.

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Loud Records - 1991 - Guinness Book of Records

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In 1996, he teamed with fellow Chicago act "Do or Die" on the track "Po' Pimp" leading to a contract with Atlantic Records. He dropped the "Tung" off "Tung Twista" and released Adrenaline Rush in 1997 followed by Mobstability in 1998. Twista then formed his own Legit Ballin' label which has released two compilation albums Legit Ballin' in 1999 and Legit Ballin' Vol. 2: Street Scriptures in 2001.

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1996 - Atlantic Records - 1997 - 1998 - Legit Ballin' - 1999 - 2001

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Twista developed a good reputation in rap circles leading to work with Mariah Carey, P. Diddy, Jay-Z, Timbaland, Ludacris,

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Mariah Carey - P. Diddy - Jay-Z - Timbaland - Ludacris - Royce Da 5'9" - Shaquille O'Neal - Da Brat - 2004

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