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)
It Feels So Good
Twista Lyrics
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This goes out to all riders worldwide
Let that playa ass nigga Twista be your guide as we go on a ride
Where playa hatin killers and the hood niggaz thrive
And lame motherfuckers can barely survive
[Verse 1]
One morning I woke up next to a thick bitch
Tapped on Obsession colonge like Doug E. Fresh in the flesh
Think I'm blessed with the zest after slippin on my slick fit
The high discover me, hit the front porch
Two women butterly lovely in front of me got my head gone
I sent the bitch in the bed home 'cause one of them
Got chocolate big thighs and the other one was a redbone
Where y'all goin y'all thick as hell
What's your name I wanna get up with y'all tonight shit
I got some homies that lonely never phony we on some hype shit
Call up the buddies you be tight with
We ain't really gon be doin too much though
We just ridin around bumpin sounds trippin out while we flame janes
Tappin the horn at the homies that gangbang
And slang 'caine to maintain to mob's the same thing
Or we can chill at the crib and play spades or kick some ass a bit
Speedpass the clit and get passionate
Grab the buckle and unfasten it
And we can get into some ol' nasty shit
Live if I could decide to try, don't play me bogus
This ain't no spin move and I ain't got no time to lie
Tell your girls we gonna be sliding by
But hit the weed tip first cause my clique got to be riding high
Cause it feels so good
[Chorus]
It feels so good how we kick it in the hood like so good
(When we ridin high)
Rollin through the hood with Phillies and hoes
Straight pimpin with nowhere to go
And it feels so good
Me and my homies hooked up some cowards took up when niggas we lust
Smokin' some but the flame tight
Trippin' off how we survivin' the rugged terrian and try to hang tight
Getting fucked up on gang night
Used to be gang fights now we gotta try to relax with the srap even we
Sent deebo back to back to back
We still be buildin' stacks and packs rollin through the blacks
Black ashtrays with blunt reds and crack sacs
We sittin' and chillin' what we're feenin' on been in bitches' cribs
Hopin its on the fenal strokin were strollin alone
Rollin the chrome out really trippin because we take the smoke to the
Dome
Bumpin the tunes while bigger roles and herringbones glisten from all
The sunlight
Peepin the fe's with their hair done tight boody hung right
And every night we see at least one fight, hookin up with
My fellow Westside cliques
Now together we mush but when are we strapped through and rug cutters
Just like the envy and jealousy throughout the other is love brothers
Ridin' every one of ya'll my muhfuckers
So put the Black Magic on the tires and get the wax off the chrome
We gone to blaze on till my brain's blown
Hope to get my thing on no matter what block or or street you kick it
Throughout the world its the same song (so the Mobsters just flame on)
For scratch we was willin' to squirt some blood now we got up on hittin'
The 'cause
From stealin' tips where they're swum the doves mo' we got up on some
Bud, straight hittin' up the block searching for love
Reach up and hit the deep lung then we gone smokin delight the body
Right what the party like are you as live as I
Come roll with me so we can ride the sky but only if you let me play
With you while we ridin' high 'cause it feels so good
Chorus
(Verse 3)
Sittin back cruising through the slow breeze thinkin how can I get mo'
Cheese
Bumpin' a system costin' 4 G's I stay on my P's for the po p's
Split the philly with my door keys
Scoop a female to the crib good get my boy to bring a blessin' through
Sit on the floor playin' Tekken 2
Lesson two I'm adressin' you turn out the lights like the World Class
Wreckin' Crew bring out the best in you
Confessin true lies about your inner thighs and where they been
Hopin maybe you be my lady
What's the potatoes without the gravy what you feelin on maybe soft with
The silicone baby, but can you pay me
Cause daily we be riding in the dope stroll while rockin dope flows I'll
Lose the spot if I choose to stop
We can cruise some blocks and talkin' about how later on you comin' out
Your clothes, shoes and socks now is that news or not
Come I step on the gas slow and smoke on this last "O" get a "be" and
Split it now watch me kill it
Tinted windows took a sealin' off in the Astro on billets take a choke
On so I can really feel it
Thinkin' about not having the rich life but the hood life was still a
Good life and that we know
Always and forever though, for ever more rollin in the ghetto with no
Where to go and it feels so good
Chorus 3X
The song "It Feels So Good" by Twista, featuring Bad Seed, is a depiction of life in the hood. The rap is about finding pleasure in everyday life experiences, such as riding around with friends, interacting with women, and enjoying the simple things. These pleasures provide a temporary escape from the harsh realities of living in the hood.
The lyrics are about a typical day in the hood for Twista and his friends. He wakes up next to a "thick bitch" and proceeds to get dressed, smelling good before stepping out to start his day. As he rides around with his friends, they smoke weed, drink, and enjoy the company of women. Twista talks about his crew's struggles and how they celebrate their victories with each other.
Overall, "It Feels So Good" is a song about finding joy in the simple things in life, even amidst the struggles of living in the hood. Despite the harsh reality and difficulties that come with it, Twista and his crew try to make the best of the situation and have fun.
Line by Line Meaning
This goes out to all riders worldwide
The song is an ode to all the riders worldwide, with Twista acting as a guide.
Where playa hatin killers and the hood niggaz thrive
The hood is a place where killers thrive and haters are common.
One morning I woke up next to a thick bitch
Twista wakes up next to a curvy woman.
Took a shower dried off brushed the gold teeth like Slick Rick
Twista cleans himself up and brushes his gold teeth like rapper Slick Rick.
Tapped on Obsession colonge like Doug E. Fresh in the flesh
Twista applies cologne like Doug E. Fresh, another rapper.
Think I'm blessed with the zest after slippin on my slick fit
Twista feels great after putting on his stylish clothes.
The high discover me, hit the front porch
Twista is feeling good and steps out onto his porch.
Two women butterly lovely in front of me got my head gone
Two beautiful women catch Twista's eye and he is smitten.
I sent the bitch in the bed home 'cause one of them
Twista sends one of the women he just met home so he can be alone with the other.
Got chocolate big thighs and the other one was a redbone
The woman with Twista has dark skin and curvy thighs while the other woman has lighter skin.
Where y'all goin y'all thick as hell
Twista is impressed with the women's curves and asks where they're going.
We just ridin around bumpin sounds trippin out while we flame janes
Instead of doing much, Twista and his friends plan to cruise around and smoke weed while listening to music.
And slang 'caine to maintain to mob's the same thing
Drug dealing is a way of life for some people in the hood, just as Twista and his friends roll around and smoke weed.
Or we can chill at the crib and play spades or kick some ass a bit
Twista and his friends can also choose to stay home and play cards or watch TV.
Grab the buckle and unfasten it
Twista wants to get a little frisky with his female companion.
And we can get into some ol' nasty shit
Twista is suggesting that he and his companion should have some sexual fun together.
This ain't no spin move and I ain't got no time to lie
Twista assures his companion that he's not trying to deceive her or waste her time.
Tell your girls we gonna be sliding by
Twista wants his companion to tell her friends that they're going to be coming over.
But hit the weed tip first cause my clique got to be riding high
Before anything else, Twista's friends need to smoke weed so they can be high while they hang out.
It feels so good how we kick it in the hood like so good
Twista is enjoying hanging out with his pals in the hood.
Rollin through the hood with Phillies and hoes
Twista and his friends are navigating through the hood while smoking cigars and looking for women.
Getting fucked up on gang night
On gang night, Twista and his pals will be drinking and smoking excessively.
We still be buildin' stacks and packs rollin through the blacks
While they're hanging out, Twista and his friends are still making money and doing business.
Black ashtrays with blunt reds and crack sacs
Twista and his buddies are smoking cigars, marijuana, and doing crack cocaine in ashtrays.
Sittin' and chillin' what we're feenin' on been in bitches' cribs
They're relaxing and hanging out, maybe with some women.
We can cruise some blocks and talkin' about how later on you comin' out Your clothes
Twista and his friends are offering to take women out and talk about what they will wear later.
Always and forever though, for ever more rollin in the ghetto with no Where to go and it feels so good
Rolling around the hood with nowhere to go feels good to Twista and his friends.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: CARL TERRELL MITCHELL, SAMUEL C. LINDLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@redmann4523
This album got me through my first year in the marine corps… I remember being the only from Chicago and we all was playing songs from our hometown one night in the barracks and I played this and everybody was instantly a fan of it!
@Uzu_makiii
Crazy people still comment on this haha shout out to you bro family from Argo.
@cheezedoodlenygguh6229
The older Chicago scene is so criminally underatted, people only talk about Drill music and Kanye/Lupe.
@anthonyjacalone1820
Good shit
@Rawveira26
I will never get tired of this song
@dtownha
I played this song with my girl while we smoking she got to riding and I made my first child to this song haha appreciate ya Twista 💯💯
@yungtee6595
dtownha trill shit bruh bruh, jump off the porch to this shit too 💯💯
@brianplato3932
dtownha LOL... That's dope!
@VictoriousNike
dtownha sick wit it
@intangibleentertainmentllc1510
YOU a G for that though !