Rapper Twista, others performing at SeaGate

5/13/2004

The rapper Twista, known for his rapid-fire rhyming, will appear in concert at 8 tonight in SeaGate Convention Centre, 401 Jefferson Ave.

The Chicago-reared artist, who more than a decade ago made The Guinness Book of Records for the world's fastest rapper, will appear with other performers including the Franchize, Magic Juan, Arvonte, and Triple Threat.

Although Twista's debut album, "Runnin' Off At Da Mouth," was released in 1991, he is making a name for himself as a comeback rapper with his chart-climbing "Kamikaze," which features the popular tune "Slow Jamz," featuring Kanye West and actor/singer/comedian Jamie Foxx.

Twista also released the 1997

disc "Adrenaline Rush" and is known for collaborations with artists such as Timbaland, Too Short, and P. Diddy. He is to appear on the next discs by Craig David and Lil' Kim.

Tickets for Twista and other

performers, scheduled at 8 tonight in the SeaGate Centre, 401 Jefferson Ave., are $23 in advance and $27 at the door. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster, area businesses, and the SeaGate box office. Information: 419-255-3300.