Altsounds: Spotifried #54 | Inspired #24 - Twiztid Edition

Altsounds recently caught up with Jamie Madrox of Twiztid to discuss the music that inspires him. Some of the artist included on this list are Kiss, 2pac, Ice Cube and White Zombie. You can check out the full article below. Spotifried #54 | Inspired #24 - Twiztid Edition

Theatrical, outrageous, and wildly inventive, Twiztid's infectious blend of hip-hop has been stalking the hip-hop scene for years. Now after lurking in the shadows, Twiztid have struck again with the release of their "Get Twiztid" EP. Unapologetic, and lyrically ferocious, Twiztid are out to prove to hip-hop fans everywhere that their terrifying brand of dark, sinister hip-hop is sharper than a razor blade.

The 5 track EP, features Chris Webby, Da Mafia 6ix, Kung Fu Vampire, R.A. The Rugged Man, and Whitney Peyton and gives fans a small taste of what is to come for Twiztid in 2014.

We sat down with Jamie Madrox to talk to him about the music that Inspired him and Twiztid so that fans can get a little look into the music that inspired the Twiztid guys - turns out it's a nice mix of heavy rock mixed with aggressive Hip-Hop that'll have you slamming your heads in unison from start to finish!

1. Kiss "Rock And Roll Over" 1976 | Track 3 "Calling Dr. Love" Where do I begin? Kiss' "Rock And Roll Over" album was one of the first actual vinyl records I owned as a child, shit I even played it on my official Kiss Record Player! There was something about them that was, and still is, magical to me. Needless to say when I first heard track 3 "Calling Dr. Love" I was captivated by Gene Simmons' voice and the spooky, yet catchy rhythm of the track will always take me back to the good old days of sitting cross legged in front of that record player spinning that song thinking what would it be like to be on stage singing "I AM THE DR OF LOVE.." as loud as I can. 2. Ice Cube "Amerikkka's Most Wanted" 1990 | Track 2 "The Nigga Ya Love To Hate" My anticipation for this record was unbelievable. I remember saving up the seven dollars or whatever it cost to purchase it on cassette. Ice Cube from the legendary NWA had gone solo, and I just kept imagining what would it sound like? Would it be good? Could he stand on his own? Shortly after the intro played I heard "Fuck You Ice Cube.." and my jaw dropped - Cube scoop slammed the then new era of Gangsta music into my ear holes. 3. Black Sabbath "Paranoid" 1970 | Track 1 "War Pigs" Throughout my life I have pretty much owned the entire discography of Black Sabbath in one form or the other. From the days when Ozzy was lead to the time when Ronnie James Dio fronted the band. Their sound has always been moody, dark and driven and I've loved it since the first time I heard "War Pigs" spilling out of the speakers of my dad's 8-track player. I remember being scared yet excited and intrigued to hear more. 4. 2pac "Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z." 1993 | Track 6 "Souljah's Revenge" 2pac has always been a great inspiration to us and his passionate voice and lyrics have been like a template for how to apply what you are feeling into a song. The first time I heard "Souljah's Revenge" the game was officially changed for me and still get chills when I hear the song to this day! 5. Mad Season "Above" 1995 | Track 4 "I'm Above" Being the huge fan of Layne Staley that I am I sought out any and everything that he was a part of and when I came across Mad Season I was more than pleased. Mad Season was comprised of guys from Pearl Jam, Screaming Trees, & A.I.C. so even if it was a one shot record you, the listener, could not go wrong! This was the music we would get high to, back in the day and "Im Above" was the song that made you channel your second wind and smoke more. I love this record and it will forever be in my personal play list. 6. Paul McCartney & The Wings "Band On The Run" 1973 | Track 1 "Band On The Run" As a child my father bought me the Wings 8-track that I played again and again until it broke. Believe it or not Paul McCartney & Wings was more or less a backward introduction to the Beatles for me. I always loved the "Band On The Run" song and in reality it was the first musical transition song I can recall - referring to how the beat and music dramatically change during it. I still refer to this classic in studio sessions to date. Pure musical greatness. 7. Notorious B.I.G. "Life After Death" 1997 | Disc 2 Track 10 "My Downfall" Hands down one of my biggest influences in the rap game. Biggie made it cool to be fat and his rhyme skills and story telling abilities were unmatched. The double disc set for "Life After Death" is power packed with some of B.I.G.'s greatest works in my opinion. But my favorite has got to be "My Downfall". 8. White Zombie "La Sexorcisto: Devil Music Volume One" 1992 | Track 1 "Welcome To Planet Mother Fucker" If we're speaking on influences this album is front line in my shit. Rob Zombie's "La Sexorcisto: Devil Music Volume One" is amazing and a go to for release for me growing up so I have to including this masterpiece in my offering of influences. Pure genius.