Too Short

Todd Anthony Shaw (born April 28, 1966), better known by the stage name Too Short (stylized as Too $hort), is an American rapper, producer, and actor. He is best known for his hit songs like "The Ghetto" and "Blow the Whistle". Too Short is one of the very few musicians to have been able to collaborate with both 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G. during the height of their careers.

Too Short is credited as being one of the pioneer rappers of West Coast hip hop. Many of his rap lyrics are about pimping, drug use & sexual antics.

Career

Shaw was born and grew up in South Central Los Angeles, California. In the early 1980s, Shaw and his family moved to Oakland, California. He was a drummer in the band at Fremont High School in Oakland. In the mid 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' which, along with the following three releases, featured raw, simple drum beats from a LinnDrum drum machine. This was also one of the first hip hop records to use the word "bitch" - a word which became one of the rapper's trademarks and was the focus of subsequent raps such as Ain't nothing but a word to me.

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ALBUMS

History: Function Music

Released 2012

No Trespassing

Released 2012

History: Mob Music

Released 2011

Still Blowin'

Released 2010

I Love the Bay

Released 2007

Bible of a Pimp

Released 2007

Get Off the Stage

Released 2007

The Mack of the Century...: Too $hort's Greatest Hits

Released 2006

Blow the Whistle

Released 2006

Pimpin' Incorporated

Released 2006

Married to the Game

Released 2003

It's About Time

Released 2003

What's My Favorite Word?

Released 2002

Chase the Cat

Released 2001

You Nasty

Released 2000

Can't Stay Away

Released 1999

Gettin’ It (album number ten)

Released 1996

Cocktails

Released 1995

Get In Where You Fit In

Released 1993

Shorty the Pimp

Released 1992

Short Dog's in the House

Released 1990

Born to Mack

Released 1988

Life Is... Too $hort

Released 1988

Players

Released 1987

Raw, Uncut and X-Rated

Released 1986

Don't Stop Rappin'

Released 1983

Greatest Hits, Volume 1: The Player Years 1983-1988

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Sophisticated

by: Too Short

Sophisticated, educated
That's what I get from you
That's what I see in you...
You spoke the latest, fly young lady
Do what you wanna do
That's why I fucks with you, ooooooh
You still a freak, but you ain't out swingin' on poles
Choosin' on pimps, and bringin' 'em hoes
It's the same everyday, little dress and a thong
You just doin' yo' thang bein' sexy and grown
Sucker found out, he only wanna be friends
He can't deal with you, you make more money than him
I see you baby, droppin' that top in the Benz
Wasn't bought from the money that you got from him
It's those two degrees and that good ass job
You never act wild in the hood in your car
You so classy... so flashy
I ain't trippin' girl, you could be nasty
Got me a cute ass prosecuter
Too smart to let a nigga prostitute her
Before we fucked, she liked to read my rights
And afterwards give a nigga legal advice
She' so -
Sophisticated, educated
That's what I get from you
That's what I see in you...
You spoke the latest, fly young lady
Do what you wanna do
That's why I fucks with you, ooooooh
Y'all thought Too $hort was just all about pimpin'
Foul-mouth mack that talk bad about women
I guess - you ain't really pay attention
You heard "bitch" and cut it all, you ain't even listen
All I said was if the shoe fits wear it
And if it don't apply act like you didn't hear it
I know all about you went to school and did good
Made somethin' of yourself and you're straight from the hood
You came too far to fuck up and be nothin'
Fine broke ass bitch walkin' round sufferin'
Actin' like her shit don't stank
Ask her what she's doin' and her mind goes blank
Gotta stay on the grind, make your own figures
You wastin' time, waitin' on them niggaz
Cause if you catch me and you're tryin' to impress me
Ain't nothin' more sexy than a -
Sophisticated, educated
That's what I get from you
That's what I see in you...
You spoke the latest, fly young lady
Do what you wanna do
That's why I fucks with you, ooooooh
Call me after work
I see the little cuties, I don't have to flirt
You never have to question all the stuff I do
Cause they don't look, cook, or fuck like you
You's a real one, don't fight the feelin'
Let's do it all night, up by the ceilin'
I just want some lovin', I don't wanna fight
You don't want a husband, I don't want a wife
I spend nights at yo' house, you can stay at mine
Wake up and go home when it's daytime
You ain't all up under me, a pimp always know
With your Benz and your penthouse condo
And your fly ass fits, diamonds and whips
You're damn near leavin' me and I'm in the six
You just like your car, sexy and fast
I'll put the pedal to the metal, I'ma catch yo' ass
Sophisticated, educated
That's what I get from you
That's what I see in you...
You spoke the latest, fly young lady
Do what you wanna do




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Too Short Explains Why He Avoided Hanging With Tupac During His Oakland Years

Vibe Magazine 18 Apr 2025
Bay Area rap legend Too Short recently opened up about meeting fellow icon Tupac Shakur after his move to Oakland, Calif ... Check out the full interview below and Too Short discussing ‘Pac at the 1.24.10 mark ... Oakland Too Short Tupac.
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‘Life is too short’: Why this 72-year-old antiques store owner is selling up after 32 years

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An antiques shop in the “Antique Town of New Zealand” is for sale after three decades as the owner looks to finally “chill and do nothing” ....
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‘Life’s too short’: Legendary singer to re-join classic rock band after Rock Hall induction

Cleveland 02 Apr 2025
Lou Gramm, the former frontman of classic rock band Foreigner, will re-join the band for tour dates just months after Foreigner was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ....
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Stephen Merchant remembers Val Kilmer’s classic ‘Life’s Too Short’ cameo: “As engaging as he was eccentric”

NME 02 Apr 2025
Stephen Merchant has shared his memories of working with the late Val Kilmer for a sketch on Life’s Too Short – watch below ... with on Life’s Too Short, always willing to be playful and self-deprecating.
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