Twista - Live in Concert

"Cavalier Terrell Mitchell", (born on November 27, 1973 in Chicago, Illinois) better known by his stage name "Twista", is an American rapper that held the title of fastest rapper in the world according to the Guinness World Records in 1992, being able to rap 11.2 syllables per second. 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'.

Born and raised in the K-Town section of Chicago's infamous, impoverished west side, Twista grew up amid scenes of junkies, drugs, violence and poverty. He used his inner strength to help pull him through, while his dreams centered around either music or art.

Twistas reputation in rap circles led to work with some other midwestern acts, such as Royce da 5'9' and Da Brat, and southern acts like Timbaland and Ludacris as well as an appearance on P. Diddy's albums "No Way Out" & "Forever" and ties to Roc-A-Fella Records. His long awaited 2004 album, "Kamikaze", went platinum on the strength of two singles produced by the Roc's Kanye West.

The first single, 'Slow Jamz' (featured on both "Kamikaze" and Kanye's debut "College Dropout"), featured Kanye West and Jamie Foxx.

Twista also recorded a song for the Coach Carter film with Faith Evans called 'Hope'.

After this success, Dame Dash made clear a desire to sign Twista to Roc-A-Fella. Though Atlantic would not release him from his contract, Dame tried to negotiate a joint venture and made Twista an honorary member of the Roc-A-Fella roster. One of Summer 2004's biggest hits 'Jook Gal' by Elephant Man featured Twista & The YoungBloodZ. Twista's next album, "The Day After", was not as commercially or critically successful and showed a notable lack of Kanye West production. He recently reunited with Kanye for the "Mission Impossible III" soundtrack, and plans to release his next album (titled "Adrenaline Rush 2007") in August of 2007.

Event Venue

Truth Nightclub & Ultra Lounge, 4208 West Pfeiffer Road, Bartonville, United States