Twista

After staging one of the biggest comebacks in hip-hop history with his multiplatinum LP Kamikaze, Chicago speed-rapper Twista looks to top that with this much-anticipated follow-up. Backed by soulful but party-ready production, his inimitable flow shines brightly, especially on the single "Girl Tonite" (with Trey Songz) and the Mariah collabo "So Lonely."

Packed with guest stars (Jamie Foxx, Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg), the fifth album from
Chicago's Twista feels predictable and unexceptional -- although Lil' Kim impressively
mimics Twista's stuttering, hyperspeed flow on the Al Green-sampling "Do Wrong." The
other notable track: the Neptunes-produced "Lavish," where Twista encourages youthful
ambition and states, "Through the wisdom of a prism/ I see I don't wanna go to pri... More >