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Twista Ventures Into Familiar Territory On ‘Back To The Basics’ EP
Twista Ventures Into Familiar Territory On ‘Back To The Basics’ EP
Twista Ventures Into Familiar Territory On ‘Back To The Basics’ EP
Even in this day and age, where album sales mean littler than ever, many rappers will consciously give chase to an outmoded definition of stardom. But Chiraq rhymesmith Twista is past the point of the blind leading the blind. The Speedknot Mobsta—nicknamed that for his effusive, quick-paced cadence—is one of hip-hop’s most self-possessed practitioners, making music on his own terms. Twista has ple
Twista Adds A Classical Touch To “Ferocious”
Twista Adds A Classical Touch To “Ferocious”
Twista Adds A Classical Touch To “Ferocious”
With Twista’s Back To The Basics EP releasing today, the rapper celebrates the occasion with his "Ferocious" video. Adding in a classic element to clip, the rapper rebirths his signature sound that the game's been missing all the while showing off his new style. Twi...
Twista Goes Back To The Basics In “Intro Freestyle” Video
Twista Goes Back To The Basics In “Intro Freestyle” Video
Twista Goes Back To The Basics In “Intro Freestyle” Video
Twista really is going back to the basics just like the title of his new EP promised. In the new video for the EP's first track "Intro/Freestyle," the word-bending Chicago rapper keeps the focus on his lyrics by performing at Chicago's Terror Dome, a location known for underground rap battles back in the day...
Train Of Thought With Scarface, Kanye West, Pusha T
Train Of Thought With Scarface, Kanye West, Pusha T
Train Of Thought With Scarface, Kanye West, Pusha T
In the sixteen years since XXL's inception, we have spoken with a LOT of rappers about how the sausage is made with their music. Pretty much since the mag's beginnings, we have been running a reoccurring column "Train Of Thought" where hip-hop's most esteemed lyricists touch upon the inspiration for their illest verses. Over the year...
Do Or Die Responds To Louisiana Elementary School “Po Pimp” Controversy
Do Or Die Responds To Louisiana Elementary School “Po Pimp” Controversy
Do Or Die Responds To Louisiana Elementary School “Po Pimp” Controversy
A Louisiana elementary school came under fire earlier this week when some parents of students became outraged after learning their fourth graders were being taught about Do or Die and Twista's Chicago classic, "Po Pimp." The objective of the assignment, which was sanctioned by the school district, was to attempt to help children read "real world text...
20 Of Hip-Hop’s Fastest Rappers
20 Of Hip-Hop’s Fastest Rappers
20 Of Hip-Hop’s Fastest Rappers
Years back, there was a commercial for toys called Micro Machines, and the announcer talked so fast that you couldn’t catch a single word that he said. Maybe that was his shtick, and he was actually telling everyone the cars were so small that you could choke on them if you accidentally ate one (Who would do that though?). Th...
6 Classic Rap Albums With Sequels That Happened Years Later
6 Classic Rap Albums With Sequels That Happened Years Later
6 Classic Rap Albums With Sequels That Happened Years Later
Earlier this week, Eminem announced to great fanfare that his newest album, Marshall Mathers LP 2, is on it's way and will be in stores on November 5. The album will be the seventh (eighth if you include Infinite) studio album of his career and a sequel to Em's groundbreaking classic, 2000's Marshall Mathers LP. While rap sequels are a ...
Migos Featuring Rich The Kid & Twista “Remix”
Migos Featuring Rich The Kid & Twista “Remix”
Migos Featuring Rich The Kid & Twista “Remix”
Reeeeeeeemix! Ever since the release of Y.R.N. last month, Migos are fastly making a metamorphosis from the Internet's rap group du jour to something approaching genuine "It Boys" of the industry. Looking to further capitalize on their newfound fame, the group's latest effort "Remix" is out today. The...

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