Twista Details KAMIKAZE 20th Anniversary Vinyl and Dolby Atmos Releases
January 27, 2024, marks the 20th anniversary of Kamikaze, revolutionary rapper Twista’s 2004 return to hip-hop. The groundbreaking record recently earned double-platinum status from the RIAA, reaffirming Twista’s status as the genre’s fastest and most skilled lyricist.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary, Kamikaze is available now for the first time on vinyl as a 2LP burnt orange set. Order HERE. A new Dolby Atmos mix will be available on digital and streaming platforms on February 2.
Twista emerged from the Chicago hip-hop scene, initially gaining recognition in the early 1990s as Tung Twista. In 1996, he rebranded himself as Twista and stunned fans and critics with his incredibly smooth rapid-fire words on the hit single "Po Pimp" with rap trio Do Or Die. He earned acclaim as the fastest rapper in the world, holding the 1992 Guinness World Record title after his debut Atlantic Records release, Resurrection. Following his debut, Twista gained widespread recognition with his 1997 RIAA platinum-certified album Adrenaline Rush.
After a seven-year hiatus, Twista returned in 2004 with Kamikaze, quickly becoming a game-changer in the rap scene. The album, known for its high-energy beats and rapid-fire delivery, showcased Twista's unparalleled talent and left an indelible mark on hip-hop. Kamikaze boasts an impressive lineup of collaborations featuring renowned artists such as Jamie Foxx, Kanye West, and Ludacris. The album reached the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 with the hit singles "Slow Jamz" and "Overnight Celebrity," recently certified platinum and multi-platinum by the RIAA. The former earned the rapper a 2004 BET Award for Best Collaboration, cementing his status as a respected figure in the hip-hop community.
Kamikaze
Tracklist:
Side 1
Get Me
Kill Us All
Pimp On (feat. 8 Ball & Too Short)
Slow Jamz (feat. Kanye West & Jamie Foxx)
Overnight Celebrity
Still Feels So Good (feat. Jazze Pha)
Drinks
Badunkadunk
Side 2
One Last Time
So Sexy (feat. R. Kelly)
Higher (feat. Ludacris)
Snoopin'
Like a 24 (feat. T.I. & Liffy Stokes)
Hope (feat. Cee-Lo)
Sunshine (feat. Anthony Hamilton)
Art & Life (Chi-Roc) [feat. Memphis Bleek, Young Chris & Freeway]