Too $hort
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Todd Anthony Shaw better known by the stage name
Too Short (stylized as Too $hort), is an American
rapper, producer
, and actor
who started his career at the age of fourteen in East Oakland, Oakland, California
.
which, along with the following three releases, featured raw, simple drum beats from a LinnDrum
drum machine. In the early 1990s his beats came from mostly a TR-808 and from mid-to-late 2000s, a TR-909 was used. In 2005, Too Short and Freddie B. formed the label Dangerous Music to regionally distribute his music. Dangerous Music became Short Records, and then Up All Nite Records. With his 1989 release, Life Is...Too Short, he began used replayed established funk
riffs (rather than samples) with his beats.
Subsequent work was primarily collaborative, including work with Tupac Shakur
, The Notorious B.I.G.
, and Scarface
. One of his noticeable collaborations during this period was on the track "The World Is Filled..." on the classic Notorious B.I.G. album Life After Death
; he comes in on the third verse after Diddy and Biggie. Being featured on the album introduced him to a wider audience as well, due to his typical style contrasting greatly with the Mafioso theme of the album. He also appeared on TWDY's hit single "Player's Holiday" from their 1999 debut album Derty Werk
as well as the Priority Records
compilation Nuthin but a Gangsta Party. After these appearances, he began working on his eleventh album, Can't Stay Away
. The album included guest appearances by 8Ball & MJG
, Jay-Z
, Jermaine Dupri
, Sean Combs
, E-40
, Daz Dillinger
, Lil' Jon, Soopafly
, Scarface
and B-Legit
. Too Short relocated to Atlanta in 1994, but he did not begin working with a more diverse variety of Southern artists until 2000, when he collaborated with Lil Jon
. With the 1999 release of Can't Stay Away
, Too Short fully came out of retirement and released a number of new albums within the next few years, most of them taking on a crunk
or Dirty South type sound, as he had become involved in the Southern rap
scene. However, he didn't totally give up on his trademark funk grooves or sexually explicit style. New albums released 2000-2003 were You Nasty
(2000), Chase the Cat
(2001), What's My Favorite Word?
(2002), and Married to the Game
(2003). These albums all charted fairly well, as they all were in the top 71 of the Billboard 200
, but they didn't do quite as well as Too Short's earlier 1990s releases as none of them reached the top 10.
In 2004, his earlier 1990 single "The Ghetto" appeared on popular videogame Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
, playing on West Coast hip hop
radio station Radio Los Santos and the children's television program, Sabrina: The Animated Series
, is an 1999 American
animated television series
based on Archie Comics
character, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. Given that this was an incredibly popular game at the time, the featuring was acclaimed as a success for Too $hort, both in publicity and in the fame generated by the song.
For his next album, 2006's Blow the Whistle
, Too Short now took advantage of the new hyphy
rap music that was emerging out of his original home base in Oakland. This saw somewhat of a resurgence for Too Short as it peaked at #14 on the Billboard 200
, much better than each of his previous three releases. However, his subsequent releases, such as 2007's Get Off the Stage
, have not been as successful. On October 7, 2008 Too Short was honored by VH1 at the fifth annual "Hip-Hop Honors" along with Cypress Hill
, De La Soul
, Slick Rick
and Naughty By Nature
.
In 2009, Too Short recorded for Daz Dillinger
, Lil' Jon, Soopafly
, Scarface
and B-Legit
. and continues to tour to this day. In 2011, the rapper was featured on Wiz Khalifa
's song "On My Level
". He featured on rapper J Meast's 2011 album He Could Go All The Way hosted by The Shadyville Dj's in the song Follow The Money He also featured in Snoop Dogg
's 2011 album, Doggumentary
in the song Take U Home.
.
Too Short has also worked in the adult film industry, with the 2003 film Get In Where You Fit In.
Too Short was an interviewee in American Pimp
.
In 2005 Too Short starred in and performed the music for America's Sexiest Girls.
Too Short has also appeared in an episode of The Game.
Too Short made a cameo appearance in Jay-z's video for the hit single Big Pimpin'.
EPs
Collaboration albums
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
Too Short (stylized as Too $hort), is an American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
rapper, producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, and actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
who started his career at the age of fourteen in East Oakland, Oakland, California
East Oakland, Oakland, California
East Oakland is the southeastern portion of Oakland, California, and takes up the largest portion of the city's land area. It stretches between Lake Merritt in the northwest and San Leandro in the southeast...
.
Career
In the early 1980s, Shaw produced custom songs (called "special requests") for people with his high school friend, Freddy B. In 1985, Too Short had his first release, Don't Stop Rappin'Don't Stop Rappin'
Don't Stop Rappin' is the debut album by Too Short, released in 1983. It contains the original version of the song "Playboy Short", Born to Mack album contains the second part.- Track listing :# "Don't Stop Rappin'" - 9:27# "Shortrapp" - 7:09...
which, along with the following three releases, featured raw, simple drum beats from a LinnDrum
LinnDrum
The LinnDrum is a drum machine manufactured by Linn Electronics. It was released in 1982 as a successor to the Linn LM-1. The LinnDrum has 15 drum sounds sampled from real drums, a sequencer for programming rhythm patterns and five trigger inputs....
drum machine. In the early 1990s his beats came from mostly a TR-808 and from mid-to-late 2000s, a TR-909 was used. In 2005, Too Short and Freddie B. formed the label Dangerous Music to regionally distribute his music. Dangerous Music became Short Records, and then Up All Nite Records. With his 1989 release, Life Is...Too Short, he began used replayed established funk
Funk
Funk is a music genre that originated in the mid-late 1960s when African American musicians blended soul music, jazz and R&B into a rhythmic, danceable new form of music. Funk de-emphasizes melody and harmony and brings a strong rhythmic groove of electric bass and drums to the foreground...
riffs (rather than samples) with his beats.
Subsequent work was primarily collaborative, including work with Tupac Shakur
Tupac Shakur
Tupac Amaru Shakur , known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. Shakur has sold over 75 million albums worldwide as of 2007, making him one of the best-selling music artists in the world...
, The Notorious B.I.G.
The Notorious B.I.G.
Christopher George Latore Wallace , best known as The Notorious B.I.G., was an American rapper. He was also known as Biggie Smalls , Big Poppa, and The Black Frank White .Wallace was raised in the Brooklyn borough...
, and Scarface
Scarface (rapper)
Brad Terrence Jordan , better known by his stage name Scarface, is an American rapper, and recording artist from Houston, Texas and a member of the Geto Boys. He is originally from South Park, Houston.-Life and career:...
. One of his noticeable collaborations during this period was on the track "The World Is Filled..." on the classic Notorious B.I.G. album Life After Death
Life After Death
Life After Death is the second and final studio album by American rapper The Notorious B.I.G., released March 25, 1997 on Bad Boy Records. A double album, it was released posthumously following his death on March 9, 1997 and serves as his final studio album...
; he comes in on the third verse after Diddy and Biggie. Being featured on the album introduced him to a wider audience as well, due to his typical style contrasting greatly with the Mafioso theme of the album. He also appeared on TWDY's hit single "Player's Holiday" from their 1999 debut album Derty Werk
Derty Werk
Derty Werk is the debut album by American rap supergroup, T.W.D.Y. It was released April 20, 1999 on Thump Records. It peaked at number 41 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 135 on the Billboard 200. One single, "Players Holiday", peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Rap Songs and...
as well as the Priority Records
Priority Records
Priority Records is an American record label, owned and operated by EMI, which has made a name for itself dealing primarily in hip hop, pop and world...
compilation Nuthin but a Gangsta Party. After these appearances, he began working on his eleventh album, Can't Stay Away
Can't Stay Away
Can't Stay Away is the 11th studio album from Oakland rapper Too Short. The album received generally positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success, certified Gold on August 13, 1999, only a month after its release. This is his first album since retiring in 1996...
. The album included guest appearances by 8Ball & MJG
8Ball & MJG
8Ball & MJG is an American Rap and Crunk duo from Memphis, Tennessee. The two rappers met at in 1980.They first appeared on the rap scene with their 1992 underground album Listen To The Lyrics...
, Jay-Z
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
, Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin , known as Jermaine Dupri or JD, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper.- Early life and career :...
, Sean Combs
Sean Combs
Sean John Combs , also known by his stage names Diddy and P. Diddy, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. He has won three Grammy Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards, and his clothing line earned a Council of Fashion Designers of America award. He was originally...
, E-40
E-40
Earl Stevens , better known by his stage name E-40, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and investor from Vallejo, California. He is also part of the rap group The Click and the founder of Sick Wid It Records. His solo debut album, Federal, was released in November 1992, after The Click's debut...
, Daz Dillinger
Daz Dillinger
Delmar Drew Arnaud , better known by his stage name Daz Dillinger is an American hip hop producer and rapper mostly known for his membership in the rap duo Tha Dogg Pound, with Kurupt, and his work with Death Row Records.-The Chronic, Tha Dogg Pound and Dogg Food:Daz began his career on Death Row...
, Lil' Jon, Soopafly
Soopafly
Priest Joseph Brooks, better known by his stage name Soopafly, is a hip hop producer and rapper from Long Beach, California. He is a member of the DPGC.- Early life:The oldest of three children, Brooks grew up in Long Beach...
, Scarface
Scarface (rapper)
Brad Terrence Jordan , better known by his stage name Scarface, is an American rapper, and recording artist from Houston, Texas and a member of the Geto Boys. He is originally from South Park, Houston.-Life and career:...
and B-Legit
B-Legit
Brandt Jones, better known by his stage name B-Legit, is an American rapper from Vallejo, California.He is a member of The Click, a rap group formed by his cousin E-40. He was featured on the track "Aint Hard 2 Find" by 2Pac in All Eyez on Me. He has been on several independent labels such as...
. Too Short relocated to Atlanta in 1994, but he did not begin working with a more diverse variety of Southern artists until 2000, when he collaborated with Lil Jon
Lil Jon
Jonathan Mortimer Smith , better known by his stage name Lil Jon, is an American rapper, music producer, entrepreneur, and occasional disc jockey who was a member of the group Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz. Lil Jon formed the group in 1997, and the group released several albums between then and 2004...
. With the 1999 release of Can't Stay Away
Can't Stay Away
Can't Stay Away is the 11th studio album from Oakland rapper Too Short. The album received generally positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success, certified Gold on August 13, 1999, only a month after its release. This is his first album since retiring in 1996...
, Too Short fully came out of retirement and released a number of new albums within the next few years, most of them taking on a crunk
Crunk
Crunk is a music style that originated in Memphis, Tennessee in the mid-to-late 1990s and gained mainstream success around 2003–2004. Performers of crunk music are sometimes referred to as crunksters. An archetypal crunk track most frequently uses a drum machine rhythm, heavy bassline, and...
or Dirty South type sound, as he had become involved in the Southern rap
Southern rap
Southern hip hop, also called Southern rap, is a genre of American music influenced by hip hop that emerged from a late-1980s club-oriented vibe in southern U.S...
scene. However, he didn't totally give up on his trademark funk grooves or sexually explicit style. New albums released 2000-2003 were You Nasty
You Nasty
You Nasty is the 12th studio album released by Too Short. It was released on September 12, 2000 for Jive Records and featured production from Ant Banks, Erick Sermon and Jazze Pha...
(2000), Chase the Cat
Chase the Cat
Chase the Cat is the 13th studio album by Too Short. It was released on November 20, 2001 for Jive Records. The album found decent success, peaking at #71 on the Billboard 200 and #14 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.-Track listing:#"Keep Fuckin' Me" -3:30...
(2001), What's My Favorite Word?
What's My Favorite Word?
What's My Favorite Word? is the 14th studio album from Too Short.-Track listing:# "Triple X"# "Get That Cheese" # "That’s Right"# "The Old Fashioned Way"...
(2002), and Married to the Game
Married to the Game
Married to the Game is the 15th studio album by Too Short. Many of his more dedicated West Coast fans received the album in a critical nature, believing it was one of the weaker points into Too Short's career.-Track listing:-Album Chart Positions:...
(2003). These albums all charted fairly well, as they all were in the top 71 of the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
, but they didn't do quite as well as Too Short's earlier 1990s releases as none of them reached the top 10.
In 2004, his earlier 1990 single "The Ghetto" appeared on popular videogame Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is a 2004 open world action video game developed by British games developer Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. It is the third 3D game in the Grand Theft Auto video game franchise, the fifth original console release and eighth game overall...
, playing on West Coast hip hop
West Coast hip hop
West Coast hip hop is a hip hop music subgenre that encompasses any artists or music that originates in the westernmost region of the United States, as opposed to East Coast hip hop, based originally in New York alone...
radio station Radio Los Santos and the children's television program, Sabrina: The Animated Series
Sabrina: The Animated Series
Sabrina: The Animated Series is an American animated television series based on the Archie Comics character Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. It was produced by DIC Entertainment, which was owned by Disney at the time...
, is an 1999 American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
animated television series
Cartoon series
A cartoon series is a set of regularly presented animated television programs with a common series title, usually related to one another. These episodes typically share the same characters and a basic theme...
based on Archie Comics
Archie Comics
Archie Comics is an American comic book publisher headquartered in the Village of Mamaroneck, Town of Mamaroneck, New York, known for its many series featuring the fictional teenagers Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, Reggie Mantle and Jughead Jones. The characters were created by...
character, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. Given that this was an incredibly popular game at the time, the featuring was acclaimed as a success for Too $hort, both in publicity and in the fame generated by the song.
For his next album, 2006's Blow the Whistle
Blow the Whistle
Blow the Whistle is the 16th studio album by Oakland rapper Too Short. It was released on August 29, 2006. It features artists such as Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Tha Dogg Pound, will.i.am, Mistah F.A.B. and David Banner. It features music production by Lil Jon, Jazze Pha and will.i.am of The Black Eyed...
, Too Short now took advantage of the new hyphy
Hyphy
The word hyphy is Conor Devlin's preferred short word meaning "hyperactive." It was created by Bay Area rapper Keak Da Sneak when he used the term on an album he recorded in 1994. From the USA Today article: "Every record label was getting at us at that time, but we fumbled the ball," says E-40,...
rap music that was emerging out of his original home base in Oakland. This saw somewhat of a resurgence for Too Short as it peaked at #14 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
, much better than each of his previous three releases. However, his subsequent releases, such as 2007's Get Off the Stage
Get Off the Stage
Get Off the Stage is the 17th official studio album by rapper Too Short. It was released on December 4, 2007 through Jive Records.-Track listing:# Get off the Stage# Broke Bitch# This My One # Shittin' on 'Em...
, have not been as successful. On October 7, 2008 Too Short was honored by VH1 at the fifth annual "Hip-Hop Honors" along with Cypress Hill
Cypress Hill
Cypress Hill is an American hip hop group from South Gate, California. Cypress Hill was the first Latino hip-hop group to have platinum and multi-platinum albums, selling over 18 million albums worldwide...
, De La Soul
De La Soul
De La Soul is an American hip hop trio formed in 1987 on Long Island, New York. The band is best known for their eclectic sampling, quirky lyrics, and their contributions to the evolution of the jazz rap and alternative hip hop subgenres...
, Slick Rick
Slick Rick
Richard Walters , better known by his stage name Slick Rick is a Grammy-nominated English-American rapper...
and Naughty By Nature
Naughty by Nature
Naughty by Nature are a Grammy Award-winning American hip hop trio from East Orange, New Jersey that at the time of its formation in 1989 consisted of Treach, Vin Rock, and the DJ Kay Gee...
.
In 2009, Too Short recorded for Daz Dillinger
Daz Dillinger
Delmar Drew Arnaud , better known by his stage name Daz Dillinger is an American hip hop producer and rapper mostly known for his membership in the rap duo Tha Dogg Pound, with Kurupt, and his work with Death Row Records.-The Chronic, Tha Dogg Pound and Dogg Food:Daz began his career on Death Row...
, Lil' Jon, Soopafly
Soopafly
Priest Joseph Brooks, better known by his stage name Soopafly, is a hip hop producer and rapper from Long Beach, California. He is a member of the DPGC.- Early life:The oldest of three children, Brooks grew up in Long Beach...
, Scarface
Scarface (rapper)
Brad Terrence Jordan , better known by his stage name Scarface, is an American rapper, and recording artist from Houston, Texas and a member of the Geto Boys. He is originally from South Park, Houston.-Life and career:...
and B-Legit
B-Legit
Brandt Jones, better known by his stage name B-Legit, is an American rapper from Vallejo, California.He is a member of The Click, a rap group formed by his cousin E-40. He was featured on the track "Aint Hard 2 Find" by 2Pac in All Eyez on Me. He has been on several independent labels such as...
. and continues to tour to this day. In 2011, the rapper was featured on Wiz Khalifa
Wiz Khalifa
Cameron Jibril Thomaz , better known by the stage name Wiz Khalifa , is an American rapper. He released his debut album, Show and Prove, in 2006, and signed to Warner Bros. Records in 2007...
's song "On My Level
On My Level
"On My Level" is a song by American rapper Wiz Khalifa, released as the first promotional, and later third official single from his debut studio album, Rolling Papers. It features American rapper Too Short. The song was written by Wiz Khalifa, Too Short, James Scheffer, Danny Morris, Rico Love, and...
". He featured on rapper J Meast's 2011 album He Could Go All The Way hosted by The Shadyville Dj's in the song Follow The Money He also featured in Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
's 2011 album, Doggumentary
Doggumentary
Doggumentary is the eleventh studio album by American hip hop artist Snoop Dogg; released by Priority Records on March 29, 2011. Recording sessions for the album took place during 2010 to 2011...
in the song Take U Home.
Up All Nite Records
Too Short runs his own record label—Up All Nite Records. Artists on the label include The Pack, Dolla Will, Boo Ski, Eyob Fantay and Li'l J & Boi Payton, FX. In addition to creating Up All Nite Records, Too Short has been a mentor at Youth UpRising, a group serving at-risk youths for several years.Too Short in film
Too Short played the role of Lew-Loc in the film Menace II SocietyMenace II Society
Menace II Society is a 1993 urban crime drama and the directorial debut of twin brothers Allen and Albert Hughes. Menace II Society is set in South Central Los Angeles and follows the life of a hoodlum named Caine Lawson and his close friends. The film gained notoriety for its frequent scenes of...
.
Too Short has also worked in the adult film industry, with the 2003 film Get In Where You Fit In.
Too Short was an interviewee in American Pimp
American Pimp
American Pimp is a 1999 documentary that examines the pimp subculture in the United States. It was directed by the Hughes Brothers, the filmmakers behind Menace II Society and Dead Presidents....
.
In 2005 Too Short starred in and performed the music for America's Sexiest Girls.
Too Short has also appeared in an episode of The Game.
Too Short made a cameo appearance in Jay-z's video for the hit single Big Pimpin'.
Discography
Studio albums- 1983: Don't Stop Rappin'Don't Stop Rappin'Don't Stop Rappin' is the debut album by Too Short, released in 1983. It contains the original version of the song "Playboy Short", Born to Mack album contains the second part.- Track listing :# "Don't Stop Rappin'" - 9:27# "Shortrapp" - 7:09...
- 1985: PlayersPlayers (album)Players is the second studio album by Too Short recorded and released in 1985.-Track listing:#"Players" - 6:58#"From Here To New York" - 6:08#"Don't Ever Stop" - 6:32#"Wild, Wild West" - 7:03#"Everytime" - 5:00#"Dance " - 5:53...
- 1986: Raw, Uncut, and X-RatedRaw, Uncut, and X-RatedRaw, Uncut, and X-Rated is the third studio album by Too Short. Recorded and released in 1986. The album is very rare.-Side one:#"Invasion Of Flat Booty Bitches" - 5:07#"She's A Bitch" - 9:50#"Oakland, California" - 6:49...
- 1987: Born to MackBorn to MackBorn to Mack is the fourth studio album by Too Short, and his first major album release. This album was re-released by Jive Records after the success of Raw, Uncut, and X-Rated. It was originally released in the summer of 1987 by Dangerous Music and in 1988 through Jive/RCA, although Jive Records...
- 1989: Life Is... Too Short
- 1990: Short Dog's in the HouseShort Dog's In The HouseShort Dog's in the House is the sixth studio album by Too Short. This album also features Ice Cube and the Doggy style of the album inspired many upcoming rappers including Snoop Dogg....
- 1992: Shorty The PimpShorty The PimpThis seventh studio album by Too Short, Shorty the Pimp, was released in 1992. Five songs were produced by Ant Banks, four by Too Short himself and one song by D'wayne Wiggins....
- 1993: Get in Where You Fit InGet In Where You Fit InGet In Where You Fit In is the 8th Jive Records album by Oakland based rapper, Too Short. It featured the songs "I'm a Player" and "Blowjob Betty", plus guest appearances by Ant Banks and Dangerous Crew, as well as Rappin' Ron and Ant Diddley Dog of Bad-N-Fluenz and Father Dom. This album was...
- 1995: CocktailsCocktails (album)Cocktails is the 9th studio album from Oakland rapper Too Short. It is certified platinum and features performances by 2Pac, Ant Banks and The Dangerous Crew. DJ Screw used the beat "Cocktales" on Lil Keke's famous freestyle "Pimp Tha Pen"...
- 1996: Gettin' It
- 1999: Can't Stay AwayCan't Stay AwayCan't Stay Away is the 11th studio album from Oakland rapper Too Short. The album received generally positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success, certified Gold on August 13, 1999, only a month after its release. This is his first album since retiring in 1996...
- 2000: You NastyYou NastyYou Nasty is the 12th studio album released by Too Short. It was released on September 12, 2000 for Jive Records and featured production from Ant Banks, Erick Sermon and Jazze Pha...
- 2001: Chase the CatChase the CatChase the Cat is the 13th studio album by Too Short. It was released on November 20, 2001 for Jive Records. The album found decent success, peaking at #71 on the Billboard 200 and #14 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.-Track listing:#"Keep Fuckin' Me" -3:30...
- 2002: What's My Favorite Word?What's My Favorite Word?What's My Favorite Word? is the 14th studio album from Too Short.-Track listing:# "Triple X"# "Get That Cheese" # "That’s Right"# "The Old Fashioned Way"...
- 2003: Married to the GameMarried to the GameMarried to the Game is the 15th studio album by Too Short. Many of his more dedicated West Coast fans received the album in a critical nature, believing it was one of the weaker points into Too Short's career.-Track listing:-Album Chart Positions:...
- 2006: Blow the Whistle
- 2007: Get off the StageGet Off the StageGet Off the Stage is the 17th official studio album by rapper Too Short. It was released on December 4, 2007 through Jive Records.-Track listing:# Get off the Stage# Broke Bitch# This My One # Shittin' on 'Em...
- 2010: Still Blowin'Still Blowin'- Chart positions :...
- 2010: Respect the Pimpin'
EPs
- 2010: Respect the Pimpin'
Collaboration albums
- 2012: The History Channel (with E-40E-40Earl Stevens , better known by his stage name E-40, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and investor from Vallejo, California. He is also part of the rap group The Click and the founder of Sick Wid It Records. His solo debut album, Federal, was released in November 1992, after The Click's debut...
)
External links
- Too Short site by record label Jive RecordsJive RecordsJive Records was a record label based in New York City, operating under RCA Music Group. Jive was primarily known for a string of successes with hip hop artists in the 1980s, and in teen pop and boy bands in the late 1990s. The word "jive" was inspired by Township Jive, a form of South African...
(requires Flash) - Too Short interview
- Too Short interview with GSlaps.com