Twista

A Chicago emcee known for his lightning-fast rhyme skills, Twista has been putting it down since 1997. Recently inducted into the Roc-A-Fella family (Jay-Z's powerhouse label), his long-awaited fourth album features an abundance of dope collaborations, soulful but radio-ready beats, and intricate, mind-numbingly quick raps.

The title refers to this Chicago MC's wordy-as-hell flow, which is the verbal equivalent of a
hot-shit guitarist wanking off. The production, from such acclaimed beatmakers as Kanye
West, is as sleek and soulless as the rhymes, and guest spots from Ludacris and Cee-Lo can't
save an album whose best simile is "I treat bitches like drinks." CHRISTIAN HOARD (RS 942,
February 19, 2004)