Resurrection (Twista album)
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Resurrection is the second studio album
by Chicago
rapper Twista
, who had released his first album under the name Tung Twista. Along with the name and label change, the rapper slowed his flow slightly and deepened his voice; he also took to darker, rougher production. Though the album was released only in Chicago--possibly due to marketing conflicts with fellow Chicago rapper Common
's own successful and similarly titled sophomore effort Resurrection
, released exactly a week later—it served as a template for Twista's seminal Adrenaline Rush
, released three years later. This album is somewhat famous for the song "Suicide", which takes shot at group Naughty by Nature
(It was a response for the group, after they stated that Twista's fast rap style was all show and a gimmick). Many people think Twista won the beef, because of this particular song.
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
rapper Twista
Twista
Carl Terrell Mitchell , better known by his stage name Twista, is an American rapper. He is known for once holding the title of fastest rapper in the world according to Guinness World Records in 1992, being able to pronounce 598 syllables in 55 seconds...
, who had released his first album under the name Tung Twista. Along with the name and label change, the rapper slowed his flow slightly and deepened his voice; he also took to darker, rougher production. Though the album was released only in Chicago--possibly due to marketing conflicts with fellow Chicago rapper Common
Common (rapper)
Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. , better known by his stage name Common , is an American hip-hop artist and actor....
's own successful and similarly titled sophomore effort Resurrection
Resurrection (Common album)
Resurrection is the second album by American rapper Common . Released in 1994 , the album received a great deal of critical acclaim, but not a significant amount of mainstream attention. Resurrection was entirely produced by No I.D. , and Ynot...
, released exactly a week later—it served as a template for Twista's seminal Adrenaline Rush
Adrenaline Rush
An adrenaline rush is the fight or flight response of the adrenal gland, in which it releases adrenaline . When releasing adrenaline, one's body releases dopamine which can act as a natural pain killer. An adrenaline rush causes the muscles to perform respiration at an increased rate improving...
, released three years later. This album is somewhat famous for the song "Suicide", which takes shot at group Naughty by Nature
Naughty by Nature
Naughty by Nature are a Grammy Award-winning American hip hop trio from East Orange, New Jersey that at the time of its formation in 1989 consisted of Treach, Vin Rock, and the DJ Kay Gee...
(It was a response for the group, after they stated that Twista's fast rap style was all show and a gimmick). Many people think Twista won the beef, because of this particular song.
Track listing
- "Da Resurrection" (Intro)
- "Suicide" (Remix)
- "Anomosity Kills"
- "Street Paranoia"
- "Re-act With a Mic" (feat. DresDres (rapper)Dres is a rapper of the alternative hip hop duo Black Sheep. He formed the group in 1989 along with Mista Lawnge. On their 1991 debut album A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing, Dres has a smooth rhyme flow, with a dose of light humor....
) - "Scat Like Dat"
- "Return"
- "Dirt on the Down Low"
- "Shadow Boxin'"
- "All About the Papes"
- "One Shot, One Kill" (feat. B-Hype, Speedknot MobstazSpeedknot MobstazSpeedknot Mobstaz are a hip hop group affiliated with Twista. They have released albums Mobstability, and Mobstability II: Nation Business. In 1994, they appeared on Twista's 2nd album, Resurrection...
) - "Suicide" (Original Version)