Legacy of Twista
Artists and genres Twista directly influenced — one hop forward on the family tree of music.
Ab-SoulartistHerbert Anthony Stevens IV, better known by his stage name Ab-Soul, is an American rapper. Raised in Carson, California, he signed with the indie record label Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) in 2007, where he formed the West Coast hip-hop group Black Hippy alongside fellow California-based rappers Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar and Schoolboy Q. His third album, These Days... (2014), peaked at number 11 on the Billboard 200. He is Black Hippy's sole member to remain an independent artist.
Sir Michael RocksartistAntoine Amari Reed is an American rapper better known by his stage name Sir Michael Rocks. He started his music career in 2005 as a member of the hip hop duo The Cool Kids, and later joined the groups All City Chess Club, the "super group" P.O.C., and The Toothpick Clique. The Cool Kids released their debut album When Fish Ride Bicycles in 2011, which features production by The Neptunes and artists such as Ghostface Killah. The album peaked at No. 76 on the Billboard 200, and No. 9 on Top Rap Albums.
A-F-R-OartistJames Gutierrez, known professionally as A-F-R-O, All Flows Reach Out, or FRO Thizzle, is an American rapper, actor, record producer, and songwriter. He first gained widespread recognition in 2014 after he attracted the attention of rapper R.A. the Rugged Man, who introduced him to a broader audience.
Chance the Rapperartist
ArtpopartistArtpop is the third studio album by the American singer Lady Gaga. It was released on November 6, 2013, by Streamline and Interscope Records. Gaga began planning the project in 2011, shortly after the launch of her second effort, Born This Way. Work continued until 2013 while Gaga was traveling for her Born This Way Ball tour and recovering from surgery for an injury she had sustained while touring. Gaga described Artpop as "a celebration and a poetic musical journey". It displays an intentional "lack of maturity and responsibility" compared to the darker and anthemic nature of Born This Way.
Freddie Gibbsartist
Lil ReeseartistTavares Lamont Taylor, known professionally as Lil Reese, is an American rapper. Hailing from the drill music scene, he is best known for his guest appearance on Chief Keef's 2012 single "I Don't Like", which peaked at number 73 on the Billboard Hot 100. His debut mixtape, Don't Like (2012), was followed by three extended plays, including the collaborative project with Lil Durk, Supa Vultures (2017).
Bars and Melodyartist
Cuff Itartist"Cuff It" is a song by American singer Beyoncé from her seventh studio album, Renaissance (2022). It was released as the album's second single on September 30, 2022, through Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records. The song was written and produced by Beyoncé, Nova Wav, Morten Ristorp, Raphael Saadiq, and The-Dream, with additional writing by Nile Rodgers. A disco and disco funk song, "Cuff It" contains an interpolation of "Ooo La La La" (1988), written by Teena Marie and Allen McGrier and performed by Teena Marie.
Shady Blazeartist