Biography:
Twista shows why there has been a revival in the Midwest hip-hop scene. Although Twista isn't the first to use the double-time style, his popularity has given him the opportunity to work with headliners including Jay-Z, Lil' Kim and P.Diddy. His style is clear and articulate, but he doesn't rely on this novelty throughout his album. What's equally impressive is Twista's versatility; he's able to change his rhyme patterns and tempo within the boundaries of the same song. That's best exhibited on the soulful and bounce-heavy Kanye West-produced "Slow Jamz" and "Overnight Celebrity." His wit and flow blend seamlessly over the sped up crooning R&B samples in an otherwise seeming clash of sonic style.