Twista facts for kids
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| Birth name | Carl Terrell Mitchell |
| Also known as | Tung Twista |
| Born | November 27, 1973 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1989–present |
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Carl Terrell Mitchell (born November 27, 1973), known as Twista, is an American rapper. He is famous for his super-fast "chopper" rapping style. In 1992, Guinness World Records called him the fastest English-speaking rapper. He could say 598 syllables in just 55 seconds!
In 1997, Twista signed with Big Beat and Atlantic Records. He released his third album, Adrenaline Rush. In 1998, he started the group Speedknot Mobstaz. His 2004 album Kamikaze became very popular. It reached number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart. This was thanks to his hit song "Slow Jamz" with Kanye West and Jamie Foxx. That song was number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Early Life
Carl Terrell Mitchell was born on November 27, 1973. He grew up in the K-Town area of Chicago, Illinois. Twista started rapping when he was only 12 years old.
Music Career
Early Music Journey
In 1992, Mitchell released his first album. It was called Runnin' Off at da Mouth. He used the name Tung Twista then.
His second album, Resurrection, was planned for 1994. But there were problems with his record label, Atlantic Records. Also, another rapper named Common had an album with the same name. So, Twista's album was mostly sold only in Chicago. It did not get much attention across the country.
Breaking Through
In 1996, Twista worked with Chicago producer the Legendary Traxster. They teamed up with the group Do or Die on the song "Po ...". This song became a big hit. This success helped Twista get a deal with Atlantic Records.
In 1997, Atlantic Records released Adrenaline Rush. By this time, Twista had dropped "Tung" from his name. Adrenaline Rush was his first album to appear on the music charts. It reached number 77 on the Billboard 200. The album also had a hit song called "Get It Wet". This song reached number 96 on the Billboard Hot 100.
In 1998, Twista formed the group Speedknot Mobstaz with other Chicago rappers. They released their first album, Mobstability, in 1998.
Reaching the Top
Starting in 2002, Twista began working on his album Kamikaze. He worked with famous rappers like Kanye West and Ludacris. Kamikaze came out in 2004. It went straight to number one on the US Billboard 200 album chart.
The first song from the album was "Slow Jamz". It featured Kanye West and Jamie Foxx. This song became a number-one hit in the US. Kamikaze sold about two million copies. This album and its songs made Twista much more famous in the rap world.
Later Albums and Projects
Twista's album The Day After was released in 2005. It included popular songs like "Girl Tonite" (with Trey Songz) and "Hit the Floor" (with Pitbull).
His next album, Adrenaline Rush 2007, came out in 2007. It had songs like "Give It Up" (with Pharrell). In 2008, Twista started his own record label. It was called Get Money Gang Entertainment. He released the album Category F5 with the hit song "Wetter".
Twista released his eighth solo album, The Perfect Storm, on November 9, 2010. The first song from this album was "Make a Movie" with Chris Brown. Twista also talked about a new movie about his life. He believes artists should do more than just make music. They should also help their communities.
In 2013, Twista worked on his ninth album, Dark Horse. The first song from this album was "Throwin' My Money" with R. Kelly. Dark Horse was released on August 12, 2014.
Recent Activities
In 2017, Twista appeared on the TV show To Tell the Truth.
Twista released a mixtape called Summer 96 in 2019. It included the song "Home Invasion" with Do or Die.
Also in 2019, Twista was a judge on the rap competition show Rhythm + Flow on Netflix.
Personal Life
Twista was married from 1991 to 1999. He has a daughter with his ex-wife.
In 2010, Twista and his team, Get Money Gang, helped feed people in need. They worked with the Chicago Food Bank's program.
Twista is interested in firearms. He has a special license to carry a concealed firearm in Illinois. He is also a certified instructor. He teaches a course on carrying firearms safely in Chicago. He hopes this education can help reduce gun violence.
Discography
Studio albums
- Runnin' Off at da Mouth (1992)
- Resurrection (1994)
- Adrenaline Rush (1997)
- Kamikaze (2004)
- The Day After (2005)
- Adrenaline Rush 2007 (2007)
- Category F5 (2009)
- The Perfect Storm (2010)
- Dark Horse (2014)
- Crook County (2017)
Collaborative albums
- Mobstability (with Speedknot Mobstaz) (1998)
- Mobstability II: Nation Business (with Speedknot Mobstaz) (2008)
- Withdrawal (with Do or Die) (2015)
See also
In Spanish: Twista para niños
