Carl Terrell Mitchell (born November 27, 1973 in Chicago, Illinois), better… Read Full Bio ↴Carl Terrell Mitchell (born November 27, 1973 in Chicago, Illinois), better known by his stage name Twista and formerly Tung Twista, is an American rapper who once held the title of fastest emcee in the world, being able to pronounce 11.2 syllables per second. In 1992 he released his debut album, Runnin' Off At Da Mouth, and has since released a further seven albums including 1994's Resurrection, 1997's Adrenaline Rush, 2004's highly successful Kamikaze, 2005's The Day After and 2007's Adrenaline Rush 2007. His latest studio album, Category F5, was released in July of 2009.

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.

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. Tung Twista dropped the "Tung" off of his name in his second album Resurrection, which was never released outside of Chicago's underground.

In 1996, he teamed with fellow Chicago act "Do or Die" on the track "Po' Pimp" leading to a contract with Atlantic Records. He 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. The label later released Respect The Game,Vol. 3 in 2002 and Volume 4: Tha Truth in 2006.

Twista developed a good reputation in rap circles leading to work with Mariah Carey, P. Diddy (then Puff Daddy),Lil kim, Drag-on, Jay-Z, Timbaland, Ras Kass, Ludacris, Royce Da 5'9", Shaquille O'Neal, and Da Brat. However, it would take him until 2004 to achieve a platinum, number-one record under his own name.

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 show the streets that I’m back and that I’m true to the game. Musically, I want to show that I’m still out here doing my thing. After all the people that were out when I was out years ago fell off, I’m still out here competing with the shorties. I also want to gain platinum success. It’s something that I haven’t done."

The first single, "Slow Jamz", featured Kanye West and Jamie Foxx. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 and world R&B charts in early 2004, and eventually reached number 3 on the UK singles charts. Kamikaze built on the success of "Slow Jamz" to reach the top of the Billboard 200 album chart upon its release in January 2004 and went platinum by March 2004. The second single, "Overnight Celebrity", became another top 10 Hot 100 hit and a UK top 40 entry, while the third, "So Sexy" (featuring R. Kelly), made the top 40 of the Hot 100. In the UK, the album track "Sunshine", which featured R&B singer Anthony Hamilton and lifted its chorus from Bill Withers' "Lovely Day", was extracted as a third single and became a big hit; this track received comparatively little exposure in the U.S., perhaps because rapper Lil' Flip had a huge hit there at the same time with a different song of the same title.

Albums
Runnin' off at da Mouth (1991, as Tung Twista) (US Certification: Gold)
Resurrection (1994, as Twista) (Never officialy released outside of Chicago's underground)
Adrenaline Rush (1997) #77 US (US Certification: Gold)
Mobstability (with The Speedknot Mobstaz) (1998, as Twista) #34 US
Kamikaze (2004) #1 US, #19 UK (US Certification: Platinum)
The Day After (2005) #2 US (US Certification: Gold)
Adrenaline Rush 2007 (2007)

Chi Towns Finest
Twista Lyrics

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Nigga, I'm bout 4 seconds off yo ASS
When I get that itch, you betta pass, cause I'm ready to blast
Breakin the motherfuckers off ??? hollow-point
You ain't gonna LAST
'Cause I'm bout to fuck you STRAIGHT UP
Shit I be dippin up in the club, my milla-meter go buck
Now you bogus as fuck, shit outta luck
I'm a murder your spot in yo GUT

And roll up next side yo CRIB
Jus talkin bout shit you jus did, neva tellin the pigs
About the weapons and the work you put in to find where I hide my SHIT
Cause she was all on my DICK
Wonderin where I be hustlin and bustin niggaz on the Block
Servin rocks, I was hot, but I to keep takin cause I had to get RICH
Now I got a lil BIT OF SCRATCH
Alligator in the lab, you be on a nigga back, you be servin packs
You want me to front you a few G SACKS
So I broke you off a lil SOME SOME
Give a nigga high off one bum, from the jump, make yo body slump
Make the Tempo pump, cause you servin dem GUMPS
From the Westside to the SOUTHSIDE
Because we be ready to ride, because we bout pride, what was Cowhide
Do what was hard, now high, we bout die ??? off temp ready to hurt 'em
Now they mouth wide, we murders that will bust all of why'all
Togetha brotha, we ball or fall
Cap.One, bitch, shinin' to ya like I'm bout to draw
Windy City hataz, fuck all of why'all

To the gangstaz and hustlaz, shot dubs, throw it up
While we smoke 5-bo lets get buck.
Wild honies to the westside,
Niggaz lets ride to the Southside and roll 'em up
And you know I can't forget bout
My niggaz and bitches you had my back when I was out on the 'cause
Hit the clutch, we bout to whip up the 'cause
Trippin, we gonna pick up the punk

To the gangstaz and hustlaz, shot dubs, throw it up
While we smoke 5-bo lets get buck.
Wild honies to the westside,
Niggaz lets ride to the Southside and roll 'em up
And you know I can't forget bout
My niggaz and bitches you had my back when I was out on the 'cause
Hit the clutch, we bout to whip up the 'cause
Trippin, we gonna pick up the punk

How many niggaz want to bust the gunshots
Touch the glock, back on the block
For my niggaz that pop one shot
Murderious niggaz that put the barrel in yo mouth
And bury it outside, cop keys on the drive
Love, love all my bitches and thugs
That put a slug in any nigga that fuckin wit my blood
Hey, hate for any nigga for to stay
And for the fake niggaz fuckin wit J
I can't wait to KILL
Kill all nigga that will
This shit is real, when you up in the field, in my field
TAKE, Take a nigga life to see, how many niggaz want to die for me
Now motherfucker, wild WILD, is the home, holla Southside
And its on, I'ma ride wit my chrome, on the side ???
Take the whole world on my own
Nigga, I'ma die on the Throne
Its the bitch that killed the shit
Now fuckin wit this, I love you dicks
Runnin up wit the dick, want to lick
A big bitch, wit big dreams, and big shit
Fuck wit a nigga that put the gleam on the wrist
Killaz, wild ass niggaz, drug dealerz
Motherfuckers that put lead all up in ya
Send you to bed, the bloodshed with the red to yo head,
When you fuck wit guerillas

To the gangstaz and hustlaz, shot dubs, throw it up
While we smoke 5-bo lets get buck.
Wild honies to the westside,
Niggaz lets ride to the Southside and roll 'em up
And you know I can't forget bout
My niggaz and bitches you had my back when I was out on the 'cause
Hit the clutch, we bout to whip up the 'cause
Trippin, we gonna pick up the punk

Shit, I love when I get on the block not even goin through a thang
Spittin it for niggaz and bitches who holla my name
You feelin more pressure and pain
Niggaz is jealous and want to step out of the game
You tellin me life is the same
I'm tellin you niggaz, ??? is the price of the fame
Or have niggaz goin insane
Spittin it for niggaz and bitches who call me the ???
Into the mind of a don
Cap-to-tha-Dot-to-tha-One
Nigga, who we pop wit the guns
On the block, all day, tryin to get my money right
Niggaz on the roof lookin out wit the ones
Wit the ??? fucks, ice, I say get down on my nutts
Bounce wit a pound in the trunk
Fuckin wit some hoes, watch dem go up in the room
Every nigga who I'm down gon bust
Hit it from the Don, blow dro quick wit the Chrome
Blaze till Six in the Morn
Slide to the club
Hoes want to show a nigga Love
Shit, we can ride to ??? love of dubs
Niggaz and bitches that push weight
And flip gates ??? till da lake
Ballin see-A-P Dot
Gun cock
Run in yo spot, lick shots and give a fuck
To da mallin (WHA)
So I be rappin da while
Niggaz flowin wit da teck and da ???
Spit rythmes and get'em buck wit many styles
Get patience, what da fuck nigga we out
Den, you know I can't forget bout da crib
Niggaz dat be wit me on da tip
Let 'em know that's it on, ??? Cap One who da Don
My niggaz got it on in dis bitch

To the gangstaz and hustlaz, shot dubs, throw it up
While we smoke 5-bo lets get buck.
Wild honies to the westside,
Niggaz lets ride to the Southside and roll 'em up
And you know I can't forget bout
My niggaz and bitches you had my back when I was out on the 'cause
Hit the clutch, we bout to whip up the 'cause
Trippin, we gonna pick up the punk

To the gangstaz and hustlaz, shot dubs, throw it up
While we smoke 5-bo lets get buck.
Wild honies to the westside,
Niggaz lets ride to the Southside and roll 'em up
And you know I can't forget bout
My niggaz and bitches you had my back when I was out on the 'cause

Hit the clutch, we bout to whip up the 'cause
Trippin, we gonna pick up the punk

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Twista's song "Chi Towns Finest" describe a violent and dangerous lifestyle in the streets of Chicago. The rapper boasts about his ability to take out his enemies quickly and powerfully with his gun. He also talks about his drug dealings and the risk he takes to keep his illegal activities hidden from the authorities. He calls on his gangster friends to ride with him to the Westside and Southside of Chicago, as well as gives a shoutout to the women who always have his back. The overall tone of the song is rebellious and aggressive, reflecting the harsh reality of gang violence in inner-city Chicago.

Line by Line Meaning

Nigga, I'm bout 4 seconds off yo ASS
I am only a few seconds away from catching up to you and causing harm.

When I get that itch, you betta pass, cause I'm ready to blast
If I have the urge to retaliate, you better run because I am prepared to shoot.

Breakin the motherfuckers off ??? hollow-point
Taking down my enemies with powerful hollow-point bullets.

You ain't gonna LAST
You won't survive my attack.

'Cause I'm bout to fuck you STRAIGHT UP
I am going to brutally defeat you.

Shit I be dippin up in the club, my milla-meter go buck
I confidently enter the club with my loaded firearm.

Now you bogus as fuck, shit outta luck
Now you are in a hopeless and unfortunate situation.

I'm a murder your spot in yo GUT
I am going to utterly destroy and dominate your territory.

And roll up next side yo CRIB
And approach your home.

Jus talkin bout shit you jus did, neva tellin the pigs
Just discussing illegal activities without ever confessing to the police.

About the weapons and the work you put in to find where I hide my SHIT
About the guns and the effort you have made to discover the location where I store my illicit possessions.

Cause she was all on my DICK
Because she was showing excessive interest in me.

Wonderin where I be hustlin and bustin niggaz on the Block
Curious about the locations where I sell drugs and engage in violence against my adversaries in the neighborhood.

Servin rocks, I was hot, but I to keep takin cause I had to get RICH
Selling illicit drugs and maintaining my dangerous lifestyle in order to accumulate wealth.

Now I got a lil BIT OF SCRATCH
Now I have a small amount of money.

Alligator in the lab, you be on a nigga back, you be servin packs
I have expensive alligator skin clothing, and you are constantly pressuring me to continue selling drugs.

You want me to front you a few G SACKS
You want me to lend you some bags of drugs.

So I broke you off a lil SOME SOME
So I gave you a small portion.

Give a nigga high off one bum, from the jump, make yo body slump
Causing someone to become intoxicated with just one hit, resulting in their body slumping or collapsing.

Make the Tempo pump, cause you servin dem GUMPS
Make the music beat pump, because you are serving weak individuals.

From the Westside to the SOUTHSIDE
From the western part of the city to the southern part.

Because we be ready to ride, because we bout pride, what was Cowhide
Because we are prepared for action, because we value our pride, even if it means taking a risk.

Do what was hard, now high, we bout die ??? off temp ready to hurt 'em
We are willing to do difficult tasks, even if it means sacrificing our lives, and we are ready to cause harm to our enemies with our weapons.

Now they mouth wide, we murders that will bust all of why'all
Now they are speechless and shocked, we are killers who will harm all of you.

Togetha brotha, we ball or fall
United as brothers, we succeed or fail together.

Cap.One, bitch, shinin' to ya like I'm bout to draw
Cap.One, a derogatory term, shining brightly like I am about to engage in a shootout.

Windy City hataz, fuck all of why'all
Disregard and despise all of the haters in the Windy City.

To the gangstaz and hustlaz, shot dubs, throw it up
To the gangsters and hustlers, raise your hands and show your respect.

While we smoke 5-bo lets get buck.
While we smoke marijuana, let's have a great time.

Wild honies to the westside,
Attractive women who are daring and adventurous come to the west side.

Niggaz lets ride to the Southside and roll 'em up
Men, let's go to the South side and smoke marijuana.

And you know I can't forget bout
And you know I can't neglect or ignore

My niggaz and bitches you had my back when I was out on the 'cause
My friends and acquaintances, you supported and protected me when I was engaged in criminal activities.

Hit the clutch, we bout to whip up the 'cause
Get ready, we are about to drive away in the vehicle.

Trippin, we gonna pick up the punk
If things go wrong, we will retaliate and harm our enemies.

How many niggaz want to bust the gunshots
How many individuals want to fire their guns?

Touch the glock, back on the block
Hold the Glock pistol, return to the neighborhood.

For my niggaz that pop one shot
For my friends who fire a single gunshot.

Murderious niggaz that put the barrel in yo mouth
Violent individuals who aim the gun barrel at your mouth.

And bury it outside, cop keys on the drive
And hide the gun outside, hide the drugs in the car.

Love, love all my bitches and thugs
Strongly appreciate all my female companions and loyal friends.

That put a slug in any nigga that fuckin wit my blood
Those who shoot anyone who messes with me.

Hey, hate for any nigga for to stay
Strongly dislike anyone who poses a threat or annoyance.

And for the fake niggaz fuckin wit J
And for the fake individuals who try to deceive or oppose me.

I can't wait to KILL
I eagerly desire to cause someone's death.

Kill all nigga that will
Kill any person who poses a threat.

This shit is real, when you up in the field, in my field
This situation is serious when you are involved in illegal activities, in my neighborhood.

TAKE, Take a nigga life to see, how many niggaz want to die for me
Take someone's life to test how many individuals are willing to sacrifice themselves for me.

Now motherfucker, wild WILD, is the home, holla Southside
Now motherfucker, it is wild and unruly, we represent the South side.

And its on, I'ma ride wit my chrome, on the side ???
And I am ready, I will drive with my gun, tucked on the side.

Take the whole world on my own
Take on the entire world by myself.

Nigga, I'ma die on the Throne
I am willing to die in power and authority.

Its the bitch that killed the shit
It is the woman who dominated the situation.

Now fuckin wit this, I love you dicks
Now messing with me, I love to challenge and defeat you.

Runnin up wit the dick, want to lick
Coming up with the gun, wanting to win.

A big bitch, wit big dreams, and big shit
A powerful woman, with ambitious goals and great accomplishments.

Fuck wit a nigga that put the gleam on the wrist
Mess with a person who showcases wealth on their wrist.

Killaz, wild ass niggaz, drug dealerz
Killers, wild individuals, drug dealers.

Motherfuckers that put lead all up in ya
People who shoot and injure you.

Send you to bed, the bloodshed with the red to yo head
Cause your death, a violent event with blood flowing from your head.

When you fuck wit guerillas
When you mess with dangerous and aggressive individuals.

Shit, I love when I get on the block not even goin through a thang
I enjoy being in the neighborhood without encountering any troubles or issues.

Spittin it for niggaz and bitches who holla my name
Rapping for the individuals who enthusiastically call out my name.

You feelin more pressure and pain
You are experiencing increased stress and agony.

Niggaz is jealous and want to step out of the game
People are envious and desire to exit the criminal lifestyle.

You tellin me life is the same
You are suggesting that life is monotonous and unchanging.

I'm tellin you niggaz, ??? is the price of the fame
I am telling you that violence and danger are the consequences of seeking fame and success.

Or have niggaz goin insane
Or drive people to madness.

Spittin it for niggaz and bitches who call me the ???
Rapping for the people who refer to me as the boss or leader.

Into the mind of a don
Taking you into the thoughts and mindset of a boss.

Cap-to-tha-Dot-to-tha-One
Referring to the artist, Cap.One.

Nigga, who we pop wit the guns
We, as a group, shoot and use firearms.

On the block, all day, tryin to get my money right
In the neighborhood, all day, striving to improve my financial situation.

Niggaz on the roof lookin out wit the ones
People on the rooftop, keeping an eye out for any potential dangers.

Wit the ??? fucks, ice, I say get down on my nutts
With the fancy watches and jewelry, I demand respect and admiration.

Bounce wit a pound in the trunk
Drive around with a pound of drugs in the car trunk.

Fuckin wit some hoes, watch dem go up in the room
Messing around with some women, observing as they enter a room.

Every nigga who I'm down gon bust
Every individual who I trust and support will engage in violence if necessary.

Hit it from the Don, blow dro quick wit the Chrome
Smoke marijuana with the Don, inhale rapidly using a pipe or bong.

Blaze till Six in the Morn
Smoke marijuana continuously until sunrise.

Slide to the club
Move swiftly and smoothly to the nightclub.

Hoes want to show a nigga Love
Women desire to demonstrate affection and admiration towards me.

Shit, we can ride to ??? love of dubs
We can travel together, enjoying a luxurious lifestyle.

Niggaz and bitches that push weight
Men and women who sell drugs.

And flip gates ??? till da lake
And open pallets containing drugs until they reach the lake.

Ballin see-A-P Dot
Playing basketball, representing the South side.

Gun cock
Prepare the gun for firing.

Run in yo spot, lick shots and give a fuck
Enter your location, shoot multiple rounds, and show no concern for the consequences.

To da mallin (WHA)
To the individuals who want to cause harm or intimidate.

So I be rappin da while
So I continue to rap and entertain.

Niggaz flowin wit da teck and da ???
People who rap effectively and impressively.

Spit rythmes and get'em buck wit many styles
Deliver rhythmic verses and excite the audience with a variety of flows.

Get patience, what da fuck nigga we out
Obtain patience, what the hell, we are leaving.

Den, you know I can't forget bout da crib
Then, you know I cannot neglect our neighborhood.

Niggaz dat be wit me on da tip
People who are with me and support me.

Let 'em know that's it on, ??? Cap One who da Don
Inform them that it is our time to shine, recognize Cap One as the leader.

My niggaz got it on in dis bitch
My friends are thriving and succeeding in this environment.

Shot dubs, throw it up
Raise two fingers and show respect.

While we smoke 5-bo lets get buck.
While we smoke marijuana, let's enjoy ourselves.

Wild honies to the westside,
Adventurous women who are attracted to the west side.

Niggaz lets ride to the Southside and roll 'em up
Men, let's go to the South side and smoke marijuana.

And you know I can't forget bout
And you know I can't neglect or ignore

My niggaz and bitches you had my back when I was out on the 'cause
My friends and acquaintances, you supported and protected me when I was engaged in criminal activities.

Hit the clutch, we bout to whip up the 'cause
Get ready, we are about to drive away in the vehicle.

Trippin, we gonna pick up the punk
If things go wrong, we will retaliate and harm our enemies.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTHONY MOODY, CARL TERRELL MITCHELL, LEON TERRELL SMITH, RASHAWNNA GUY

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