It’s been exactly 15 years since Twista and his cronies, the Speedknot Mobstaz, dropped their undisputed classic, Mobstability (well, 15 years ago yesterday to be exact. October 6, 1998.) Twista’s Adrenaline Rush was a regional smash a year prior in 1997, and T upped the ante in ’98 by bringing two of his homies along…
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Bandman Kevo – Who Is Dat
It’s official: Bandman Kevo is now a part of Twista’s GMG imprint. A round of applause, please. And to celebrate this occasion, Kevo and T have decided to give the world a brand new joint, one called “Who Is Dat.” If you don’t know, now you know.
Do Or Die Responds To Louisiana Elementary School “Po Pimp” Controversy
Two days ago, we learned that a Louisiana elementary school was under fire for teaching its fourth grade students about Twista and pimps by mentioning Do Or Die and Twista’s “Po Pimp” in reading material given to the students. Fast forward to today and both AK and Belo of Do Or Die have released official…
FSD Feature: Johnny P’s 15 Best Features
Words by Charne Graham (@88nae88) & Andrew Barber (@fakeshoredrive) Johnny P is truly one of Chicago’s unsung heroes. He could probably be best described as Chicago’s answer to Nate Dogg, but he’s so much more than that. Johnny’s voice has lent credibility to countless hit singles over the years, and we feel the crooner doesn’t…
Video: Louisiana School Under Fire For Teaching 4th Graders Do or Die & Twista’s “Po Pimp”
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, truth is stranger than fiction. This time it comes in the form of a Louisiana elementary school who is under fire for teaching students about Twista, pimps and mobstaz. Sounds like an ill curriculum to me. The only problem here is how a kid in fourth…
Video: Havoc f/ Twista – Eyes Open
Directed by Nick Brazinsky. Queens meets the Chi once again as Havoc and Twista’s recent collaboration comes to life for the official visual. The self-produced “Eyes Open” can be found on Havoc’s latest solo effort, 13. Keep your eyes open and press play above.
Lady Gaga f/ Twista, T.I. & Too $hort – Jewels & Drugs
Wow. Twista lands on the new Gaga single and album. Salute that man.
Video: Twista Talks New Chicago Scene, Roc-A-Fella, Recording Adrenaline Rush & More w/ Sway
Sway’s Chicago Week continues with some good interview footage with Twista, who dropped by the show at Chicago’s New Era store. This is one of the better T interviews I’ve seen in a while, as he opens up about what’s happening with Chicago’s new scene, what it was like recording Adrenaline Rush (people were trying…
Video: Jeremih f/ Twista – Battle Of The Bands
Jeremih and Twista’s contribution to Funkmaster Flex’s Who You Mad At? mixtape gets a bit of a title change and an official visual. Missed the mp3? Grab it right here.
Video: Backstage w/ Chance The Rapper & Twista @ Lollapalooza
Visuals by Nick Brazinsky Yesterday we did a full recap of Chance’s show (which you can read/watch here), but in this clip just released, you can get a better idea of what went on behind the scenes of Chance’s set, and how the “Cocoa Butter Kisses” surprise came together. Watch Vic, Chano, T and (a…