Twista is a rapper from Chicago, United States, known for his rapid-fire delivery and for working in the chopper style of rap. Born Carl Terrell Mitchell in 1973, he performs under the name Twista and formerly uses the name Tung Twista.

Career

Twista first gains wider attention in 1997 after appearing on Do or Die’s single “Po Pimp”, produced by the Legendary Traxster. In the same year, he signs with Big Beat and Atlantic Records.

He is listed in the Guinness World Records in 1992 as the fastest English-speaking rapper, after pronouncing 598 syllables in 55 seconds.

Albums and groups

Twista releases several studio albums, including Runnin' Off at da Mouth in 1992, Resurrection in 1994, Adrenaline Rush in 1997, Kamikaze in 2004, The Day After in 2005, Adrenaline Rush 2007 in 2007, Category F5 in 2009, The Perfect Storm in 2010, Dark Horse in 2014, and Crook County in 2017.

In 1998, he forms Speedknot Mobstaz. He also is associated with Joint Chiefs.

Breakthrough

His mainstream breakthrough comes with Kamikaze, which debuts at number one on the US Billboard 200. The album includes “Slow Jamz”, a collaboration with Kanye West and Jamie Foxx, which reaches number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

His releases appear on Atlantic Recording Corporation and CWALL/Creators Way Associated Labels.