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1. • • Shaw began his career in 1983. He drew fame on the Oakland underground rap scene. Shaw signed a major deal with Jive Records in 1987. Jive released Shaw's fourth album Born to Mack. The following year, his fifth album Life Is...Too Short became his best-selling studio rap album. He remained well known during the 1990s.
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   How did too short become famous?

   • Too Short showed his stylistic descendants a way to move from local fame to national stardom. He demonstrated the appeal of the charismatically vulgar street talk that eventually became rap’s dominant vernacular. He established the hypnotic appeal of gut-rumbling bass tones exploding from car speakers. And he owns the word “ biiiiiitch.”

   Too Short’s Long (and Very Raunchy) Life in Rap

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   Is 'too short' still popular?

   • Yet, almost a decade and a half later, it is one of the era’s most well-respected and beloved songs that will forever hold a spot in Hip-Hop’s consciousness. Like “Blow the Whistle,” Too Short is an anomaly in the best possible ways. What he lacks in mainstream popularity and exposure gets made up for in influence and longevity.

   Too Short: How the Oakland Emcee Won Hip-Hop’s Long Game

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   Who is too short?

   • Just about anyone you ask about Too Short, from everyday fans to A-list rap stars, will eventually break out their impression of it — but none of them can say it quite like he does. Todd Shaw, the young man who would become Too Short, was 13 when he first heard hip-hop.

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   Who is Too $hort?

   • Too $hort is one of the Godfathers of West Coast hip-hop and one of the most controversial rappers of all time. His lyrics about pimps, drug dealers, and the street culture of California helped create a cult-like following and laid the foundations for the emergence of West Coast gangsta rap.

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   Todd Anthony Shaw (born April 28, 1966), [4][1][2] better known by his stage name Too Short (stylized as Too $hort), is an American rapper. A pioneer of West Coast hip hop, Shaw was among the first acts to receive recognition in the genre during the late 1980s.

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   Too $hort is one of the Godfathers of West Coast hip-hop and one of the most controversial rappers of all time. His lyrics about pimps, drug dealers, and the street culture of California helped create a cult-like following and laid the foundations for the emergence of West Coast gangsta rap.

   • Birth Date: April 28 th, 1966
   • Full Name: Todd Anthony Shaw

   • Birth Place: Los Angeles, California
   • Nick Name: Short Dogg

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5. www.nytimes.com › 2023/08/09 › magazineToo Short’s Long (and Very Raunchy) Life in Rap - The New ...

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   Aug 9, 2023 · The explosive chaos of Lil Jon’s crunk shared very little with the laid-back funk that made Too Short famous, but something about the combination worked.

   • Author: Tom Breihan

6. middermusic.com › too-short-songs14 Best Too Short Songs of All Time (Greatest Hits) - MidderMusic

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   • “Blow The Whistle” Droppin’ the bass like a bomb, Too Short’s “Blow The Whistle” is sure to get the party poppin’. With its hard-hitting beat and catchy lyrics, the song has become an iconic anthem in hip-hop culture.
   • “Cocktales” “Cocktales” by Too Short has firmly entrenched itself in the realm of popular music. These concise narratives, condensed into just a few lines, have become a potent means of expression spanning across generations.
   • “I Ain’t Trippin'” Don’t let life’s hardships get you down – put on “I Ain’t Trippin'” and listen to the message of resilience it conveys. This song, by the rapper Too Short, is an inspiring anthem of survival and perseverance.
   • “Money On The Floor” Bumping up the party with a vibe of wealth and luxury, Too Short’s “Money On The Floor” is a chart-topping club hit. With an infectious beat and signature Too Short rap, the song is fun and catchy, yet still conveys Too Short’s signature street-smart attitude.

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   Dec 21, 2020 · What he lacks in mainstream popularity and exposure gets made up for in influence and longevity. Short pioneered the business savvy of modern Hip-Hop moguls who are household names; he kicked down the door so others could climb through the window.

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   Aug 8, 2023 · Too Short was around 13 years old. He normally listened to a variety of funk songs ranging from the Ohio Players’ “Love Rollercoaster” and Funkadelic’s “Knee Deep.” Then one day at his father’s house, he heard “Rapper’s Delight” blaring through a stereo system.

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   Feb 24, 2012 · Too $hort Breaks Down His 25 Most Essential Songs. Short Dawg talks about the making of his biggest (and filthiest) hits. Image via Complex Original. By age 17, Todd Shaw already knew the secret...