Ant Banks and MC Eiht, two legendary west coast pioneers sat down with Lord Rab and the No Vultures podcast, ahead of last month's Soul Beat Concert Series Presents: Menace II Society show at The New Parish in Oakland, California. In this episode, Ant Banks details the now-legendary freestyle battle held between Yukmouth & Numskull of the Luniz and Rappin' Ron & Ant … [Read more...] about Ant Banks Details Luniz / Bad N-Fluenz Battle, The Dangerous Crew’s Atlanta Move; MC Eiht Discusses DJ Quik Beef, “Def Wish” & “Dollaz & Sense” + More With No Vultures Podcast
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Daz Dillinger & Shorty B Collaborating On New Track “The Difference Between Me & You”
Multi-platinum producers Shorty B & Daz Dillinger are collaborating on a new track entitled “The Difference Between Me & You” for an upcoming project from Daz. The producers have connected in the past on tracks like “My Life” from T.I.’s Urban Life, “Bitch Bitch Bitch Make Me Rich” from Daz’s 2002 release This Is The Life I Lead, “Say It” & “U Remind Me…” off the … [Read more...] about Daz Dillinger & Shorty B Collaborating On New Track “The Difference Between Me & You”
Classic Collaborations: Too Short & Shock G – “Funk Session” (Prod. Shorty B)
In the mid-90s, as Too Short was planning his retirement, he put together two final albums with Cocktails and Gettin' It (Album Number Ten) to bid farewell to his fans. Sandwiched in-between those platinum classics Too Short dropped a compilation featuring his crew of producers and artists, known famously as the Dangerous Crew. The Don’t Try This at Home compilation, released … [Read more...] about Classic Collaborations: Too Short & Shock G – “Funk Session” (Prod. Shorty B)
Happy Birthday, Shorty B!
As a multi-faceted producer, Shorty B has produced on more gold and platinum records than most producers could ever dream of. He has a vast multi-platinum track record producing on albums for various artists in the music industry including Digital Underground, Too Short, Spice 1, T.I, Nelly, TLC Snoop Dogg, Outkast, 2Pac, the Ying Yang Twins, Organized Noise, Jazze Pha, … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Shorty B!
Diamond-Selling Producer Shorty B Says He Tried To Talk Too Short Out Of Doing “Cocktales,” Ant Banks Respecting His Talent & Talks Making “Funk Session” With Shock G
Diamond-selling producer Shorty B stops by Unique Access Entertainment for part 2 of his conversation with host Soren Baker to discuss how he tried to talk Too Short out of doing Cocktails. The veteran rapper-producer-musician, formerly of the multi-platinum production unit The Dangerous Crew, also talks about Ant Banks respecting his talent & why he and the late Shock G of … [Read more...] about Diamond-Selling Producer Shorty B Says He Tried To Talk Too Short Out Of Doing “Cocktales,” Ant Banks Respecting His Talent & Talks Making “Funk Session” With Shock G
Happy Birthday, Too Short!
Nobody represents longevity better than Oakland, California icon Too $hort. After almost four-plus decades of releasing multiple classic albums, featuring a catalog spanning longer than most rapper’s careers, there seems to be no end in sight for the godfather of bay area hip-hop. Starting his career with 1983's Don't Stop Rappin', Too Short built his legendary career with … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Too Short!
#WestCoastWednesday Rewind: The Dangerous Crew Series – Goldy Interview (Part 2)
The Dangerous Crew movement is back on DubCNN! After a bit of a hiatus, we connected with another member of this legendary west coast crew, as we sit down with Goldy. As the only other crew member besides Too Short, Ant Banks, and Pooh-Man to release an album on Dangerous Music, Goldy took us on a trip with his 1994 debut album In The Land of Funk, which was a … [Read more...] about #WestCoastWednesday Rewind: The Dangerous Crew Series – Goldy Interview (Part 2)
#WestCoastWednesdays Rewind: The Dangerous Crew Series – Goldy Interview (Part 1)
The Dangerous Crew movement is back on DubCNN! After a bit of a hiatus, we connected with another member of this legendary west coast crew, as we sit down with Goldy. As the only other crew member besides Too Short, Ant Banks, and Pooh-Man to release an album on Dangerous Music, Goldy took us on a trip with his 1994 debut album In The Land of Funk, which was a … [Read more...] about #WestCoastWednesdays Rewind: The Dangerous Crew Series – Goldy Interview (Part 1)
So Funky It Stanks: A Microscopic Look Into Too Short And The Dangerous Crew
The Dangerous Crew, both as a production crew and rap group, were introduced to the world in 1992 on the Shorty the Pimp album by Too Short. The production squad included Shorty B (bass, guitar, drums), Pee-Wee (keyboards, drums, guitar), Ant Banks (keyboards, drum programming, mixing), Sean G (live drums). Rappers in the outfit consisted of Too Short, Ant … [Read more...] about So Funky It Stanks: A Microscopic Look Into Too Short And The Dangerous Crew
Too Short Lists Top 5 Records; Talks Dangerous Crew Reunion (Part 2 Of The DubCNN Interview)
The Dangerous Crew Movement is still grinding along, and still growing. The response to our Dangerous Crew features has continued to surpass all expectations and the unprecedented interest has only fuelled the desire to keep it moving forward with more interviews. Features with other members of the Dangerous Crew over the last few years including Shorty B (Part 1 | Part … [Read more...] about Too Short Lists Top 5 Records; Talks Dangerous Crew Reunion (Part 2 Of The DubCNN Interview)
Too Short On Working With Ant Banks & Building The Dangerous Crew (Part 1 Of The DubCNN Interview)
Don’t think we forgot! The Dangerous Crew Movement is still grinding along, and still growing. The response to our Dangerous Crew features has continued to surpass all expectations and the unprecedented interest has only fuelled the desire to keep it moving forward with more interviews. Features with other members of the Dangerous Crew over the last few years … [Read more...] about Too Short On Working With Ant Banks & Building The Dangerous Crew (Part 1 Of The DubCNN Interview)
Shorty B: The Legendary Producer Many Don’t Know (The BallerStatus Interview)
Many people know Shorty B as Too Short's bass player on numerous songs throughout the 90's such as "I'm A Player," "I Want To Be Free (That's The Truth)," "Buy You Some," and "Paystyle." But Shorty B has produced on more gold and platinum records than most producers could ever dream of. He has a vast track record that boasts gold albums from artists as different as Spice 1, … [Read more...] about Shorty B: The Legendary Producer Many Don’t Know (The BallerStatus Interview)