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Chi town balla, K-Town nigga
Runnin' through the streets with my hands on the trigga
And on the block smokin' weed with hash when I breeze pass
I'm 'bout to run through the game like I was Steve NashNaw naw T naw, I feel that shit man but we gotta come with
Some of that original Twista shit, you know
Some of that chi town playa shit, you know
You know that old shit man lets kick that shit T, alright I got ya 'causeTake a look at my Impala
Make 'em take a look at my Chevy Capris
Now take a look at my platinum BU 500 Benz
Rolling through the streets in the city of the goalsShit making money is the mission
I'ma glistenin' killin' off the competition
Steady tipping 'cause of how I be pimpin' hoes
Now I know just how to treat 'em 'cause I need 'em
I don't really got to beat 'em so we cool
As long as they bring me my moneyGot 'em walkin' survin' ass with a passion
While I'm talkin' better never see you laughin'
Know I gotta show 'em ain't a damn thing funny
Twista got game, finna spit it to 'em hard

Get your dame, put 'em on the boulevard
Now I got 'em in training with my bottom bitchShe can learn a lot a shit
Like how to get it on a stroll
Be in control and shit on the other hoes
And be able to get fedy for her daddy from a lot a tricksBut the thump bumpin' speakers in the trunk
'Cause a nigga have to cop a little some some
Leavin' niggaz bodies slump when I let the thumpa dump
If I ever catch you fuckin' with the bump bumpLike a diamond I'm flawless, ain't no fucking with rawness
When you enter my vicinity better be cautious
If you into makin' money step into my office
Makin' hoes close shop, my flow caine got the block hot
Two for tens got me swoopin' through the city in the drop top
Screamin' out I just don't give a fuckI'm the truth in the booth from when you see me coming
Through with the crew, I make you do what I do
I'm a win for the city for the chi till I die
'Cause there's just no givin' upI'm holdin' down the game
What would you be hatin' for?
I'm a playa from the go
With the shit that you've been waitin' forI'm holdin' down the game
Show me how you get buck lil' momma
You can make a buck the momma
Niggaz out here like to fuck lil' mommaI'm holdin' down the game
What would you be hatin' for?
I'm a playa from the go
With the shit that you've been waitin' forI'm holdin' down the game
Show me how you get buck lil' momma
You can make a buck the momma
Niggaz out here like to fuck lil' mommaTake a look at my japer
Now come look at the diamonds up in the ears
Now come take a look at the gators
Jumpers and 150 hat crocodile on the bib and the ice on my charmMan, I'm no joke came up big in the 04
Now as fast I can kill 'em with the slow flow
Specially if I been smokin' that
Hydrogen bombShit man now thats what I'm talking about
Now that's that original twist right there man
Man, but you know what man let's gon' slow it down man
And take it down South Houston style 'causeChi town balla, K town nigga
Runnin' through the street with my hand on the trigga
And on the block smokin' weed with hash when I breeze pass
I'm 'bout to run through this game like I was Steve NashAin't no fuckin' with the Twista when I toss words
That's the 22 up against a Moss Berg
Feel the thump in your trunk from the fatty chaser
Alias Aurelius nigga call me GladiatorSpittin' screw words at a screw pace
2 times stronger than them bitches call me screw face
You fuckin' with a real ass nigga
Stuffin' pockets tryin' to make 'em bigger, gotta let you knowI'm holdin' down the game
What would you be hatin' for?
I'm a playa from the go
With the shit that you've been waitin' forI'm holdin' down the game
Show me how you get buck lil' momma
You can make a buck the momma
Niggaz out here like to fuck lil' mommaI'm holdin' down the game
What would you be hatin' for?
I'm a playa from the go
With the shit that you've been waitin' forI'm holdin' down the game
Show me how you get buck lil' momma
You can make a buck the momma
Niggaz out here like to fuck lil' momma

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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)

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