Back to the Basics (EP)

Back to the Basics
EP by
Twista
ReleasedDecember 10, 2013 (2013-12-10)
Recorded2013
GenreHip hop
Length23:11
LabelGMG
Producer
Twista chronology
The Perfect Storm
(2010) 		Back to the Basics
(2013) 		Dark Horse
(2014)

Back to the Basics is the second extended play (EP) by American hip hop recording artist Twista, released on December 10, 2013 under his record label, GMG Entertainment.[1][2][3] The project is the Chicago emcee's second EP of his career – the first one is 2 for 10 (2005) – and follows his eighth studio album, The Perfect Storm (2010). It serves as prelude to his upcoming ninth studio album, The Dark Horse (2014).[4] The seven-track EP features production from The Legendary Traxster, DJ Tight Mike and Lo-Key, and two guest appearances, from Dra Day and DJ Victoriouz.[5][6] The EP was preceded by two music videos – "Intro/Freestyle," and "Beast."[7][8]

  1. ^ "UB First Look: Official Tracklisting to Twista's "Back To The Basics" EP". UrbanBridgez.com. 29 Nov 2013. Retrieved 9 Dec 2013.
  2. ^ Ju, Shirley (30 Nov 2013). "Twista 'Back To The Basics' Release Date, Cover Art & Tracklisting". HipHopDX.com. Retrieved 9 Dec 2013.
  3. ^ "iTunes - Music - Back To the Basics by Twista". iTunes.com. Retrieved 10 Dec 2013.
  4. ^ "Twista - Back to the Basics EP - Stream". DJBooth.net. Retrieved 9 Dec 2013.
  5. ^ Smith, Trevor (29 Nov 2013). "Twista Reveals 'Back To The Basics' EP Artwork [Update Tracklist Revealed]". HotNewHipHop.com. Retrieved 9 Dec 2013.
  6. ^ Augustin, Camille (29 Nov 2013). "Twista Unveils 'Back To The Basics' Artwork And Tracklist". Vibe.com. Archived from the original on 19 February 2014. Retrieved 6 March 2016.
  7. ^ Lobenfeld, Claire (2 Dec 2013). "Twista Unveils Ominous "Intro" to His Back To Basics EP". Complex.com. Retrieved 9 Dec 2013.
  8. ^ Ortiz, Edwin (6 Dec 2013). "Twista Goes Into "Beast" Mode in New Music Video". Complex.com. Retrieved 9 Dec 2013.