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1.1 Life Is... Too Short1.2 Rhymes1.3 I Ain't Trippin'1.4 Nobody Does It Better1.5 Oakland1.6 Don't Fight the Feelin'1.7 Cusswords1.8 City of Dope1.9 Pimp the Ho1.10 Bonus Track 1 |
 | | Description: | A pioneer of hardcore rap music, one cant talk about
the West Coast hip-hop scene without mentioning
Todd Anthony Shaw, better known by the stage name
Too $hort. A veteran of the genre, Too $hort’s
discography is one filled with tracks about pimping,
drug use, promiscuity, and unapologetically explicit
language. (His 1985 record Don't Stop Rappin is
notoriously one of the first to use the word bitch on a
track.) He's released nearly 20 albums over the
course of his 35-year career and collaborated with
artists as varied as Jay-Z, UGK, 50 Cent, Lil Jon, he's
even been one of the few musicians to work with both
2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G., in the middle of their
infamous feud.
Too $horts works were largely a cult phenomenon
during the early years of his career, but 1988’s Life Is...
broke him into a mainstream audience, and gave him
his most critically acclaimed release. (Not to mention
his highest-selling to date.) The album stood out in its
field, at a time when re-sampling old-school funk and
R&B singles was the name of the game, Too $hort
instead opted to take established riffs and hooks from
those singles and re-create them with studio
musicians and drum machines. The album cemented
Too $horts status among MCs, and the title track itself
would even be re-sampled in tracks by rappers UGK,
hip-hop-influenced rock group Sublime, and even Too
$hort himself on later singles. - First pressing which had the Dangerous Music "playboy bunny" logo on rear + inner artwork, and disc label side.
"Life Is... Too Short" on CD is a landmark West Coast hip-hop album by Oakland rapper Too Short, reissued by the specialist label Get On Down. Blending laid-back funk grooves with raw street storytelling, this record helped define late-1980s Bay Area rap and remains a reference point for G-funk and West Coast production aesthetics. Heavy bass lines, talkbox-style synth accents and minimal, drum-machine-driven beats create an unmistakably California sound that still feels timeless. The lyrics revolve around street life, hustling, relationships and self-determination, delivered in Too Short's conversational, unhurried flow that made him one of the most distinctive voices in rap. As a high-quality CD edition, this release is designed for fans who want a clean, powerful sound and a durable physical copy of a hip-hop classic, suitable both for collectors and for listeners discovering the album for the first time.
Too Short is one of the pioneers of West Coast hip-hop and a central figure in the Oakland/Bay Area rap scene. Starting his career in the 1980s, he built a loyal fanbase with self-released tapes before reaching a wider audience with albums like "Born to Mack" and "Life Is... Too Short." Over the decades he has become known for his explicit, street-level storytelling, his instantly recognizable voice and his influence on later generations of rappers from California and beyond. His longevity and consistent output have made him a respected veteran whose work helped shape the sound and attitude of West Coast rap.
Get On Down is an independent label and reissue specialist known for carefully curated editions of classic hip-hop, soul and funk titles. With an emphasis on sound quality, authentic presentation and collector-friendly packaging, the label has earned a strong reputation among audiophiles and enthusiasts. Their releases often revive influential albums that shaped genres and scenes, making them accessible again in thoughtfully produced formats. This CD edition of "Life Is... Too Short" follows that philosophy, bringing a seminal rap album back into focus for both longtime fans and new listeners. | | | Producer: |
Al Eaton, Todd Shaw |
| | No. of tracks: |
10 |
| | Manufacturer No.: |
11492J |
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