Four icons of the West Coast (Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40 & Too Short) are gearing up for their April 20, 2022 release of their supergroup album Mt. Westmore. The supergroup released their latest video for "Bad MF's" last week, with Snoop Dogg's official YouTube channel listing the release date of 4/20 in the video's description. Mt. Westmore is confirmed to … [Read more...] about Snoop Dogg Sets Mount Westmore Album Release Date For April 20, 2022
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Too Short Talks Upcoming “Sir Too Short” Album, 35th Anniversary Of ‘Born To Mack’, Career Evolution + More With Billboard
Oakland icon and Mount Westmore supergroup member Too Short sat down with Billboard to talk about his upcoming Sir Too $hort album, Born to Mack's 35th anniversary, his career evolution, being the only rapper to have worked with 2Pac, JAY-Z, and the Notorious B.I.G., and more. "I have at least 50 new songs recorded — whether it’s me or any features I’ve done. And then I have … [Read more...] about Too Short Talks Upcoming “Sir Too Short” Album, 35th Anniversary Of ‘Born To Mack’, Career Evolution + More With Billboard
Mount Westmore Drops “Bad MF’s” Official Music Video (Prod. DJ Battlecat & Jermaine Dupri)
The Mount Westmore supergroup of Too Short, Ice Cube, E-40, and Snoop Dogg just dropped their latest visual from their forthcoming project. The video, entitled "Bad MF's", was previously debuted during their Lexington, KY show back in November of last year. In the black & white Mark Wood-directed video, each artist can be seen in the studio and other various places … [Read more...] about Mount Westmore Drops “Bad MF’s” Official Music Video (Prod. DJ Battlecat & Jermaine Dupri)
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)
Too Short On Why He Moved To Atlanta, Expanding Hip-Hop With Mt. Westmore, Ageism In Rap + More During Club Shay Shay Interview With Shannon Sharpe
Too Short recently spoke to Shannon Sharpe on the Club Shay Shay podcast to discuss various topics including why he made the move to Atlanta in 1993, expanding hip-hop with the forthcoming Mount Westmore project, ageism in rap music, and how "The Message" by Melle Mel influenced his rap style early in his career. The west coast icon also talks about … [Read more...] about Too Short On Why He Moved To Atlanta, Expanding Hip-Hop With Mt. Westmore, Ageism In Rap + More During Club Shay Shay Interview With Shannon Sharpe
Shorty B Discusses Why He Declined Signing To Too Short & Having A Stroke After Jive Records Messed Up His W-9 + More On Unique Access Interview
In part 4 of the interview with former Dangerous Crew producer Shorty B, the veteran producer continues with Unique Access Entertainment and discusses why he declined to sign to Too Short and tells host Soren Baker about having a stroke after Jive Records messed up his W-9. In previous episodes of the Unique Access interview, Shorty B discussed how … [Read more...] about Shorty B Discusses Why He Declined Signing To Too Short & Having A Stroke After Jive Records Messed Up His W-9 + More On Unique Access Interview
Yukmouth Details How Former Luniz Manager Chris Hicks Was The Reason For Too Short & Dangerous Music Breaking Up Over Menace II Society Movie
One-half of the Luniz and East Oakland, California legend Yukmouth recently sat down on his own YukmouthTV program on YouTube to detail how the former Luniz manager, Chris Hicks, was instrumental in the break up of Too Short, Dangerous Music, and the Dangerous Crew. During the broadcast, Yukmouth broke down how Too Short being cast in his role as Lew-Loc in the Menace II … [Read more...] about Yukmouth Details How Former Luniz Manager Chris Hicks Was The Reason For Too Short & Dangerous Music Breaking Up Over Menace II Society Movie
Too Short & Lil’ Duval Release The ProHoeZak-Produced “Big Sexy Thang” Music Video Directed By Embryo
Last week, Too Short dropped the ProHoeZak-produced “Big Sexy Thang” single, with comedian/artist Lil’ Duval on the hook, an interpolation of British soul band Hot Chocolate's 1975 hit "You Sexy Thing". Today (February 23), the official Embryo-directed music video has been released today and features Too Short and Lil' Duval crashing a wedding à la the movie Wedding … [Read more...] about Too Short & Lil’ Duval Release The ProHoeZak-Produced “Big Sexy Thang” Music Video Directed By Embryo
Kid Cudi’s Encore Raises $9M & Launches Live Performance App Allowing Artists To Create Mobile AR Shows & Get Paid Directly
Encore, the interactive live performance app co-founded by Kid Cudi, has announced the official launch of the Encore Studio App. The launch follows a $9M raise led by Battery Ventures, and other investments from 468 Capital, Parade Ventures, Nomad Ventures, Moving Capital, Kayak Ventures, and Gaingels. Encore gives music artists the tools and technology to tell their … [Read more...] about Kid Cudi’s Encore Raises $9M & Launches Live Performance App Allowing Artists To Create Mobile AR Shows & Get Paid Directly
Too Short Drops “Big Sexy Thang” Featuring Lil’ Duval (Prod. ProHoeZak)
On Friday (February 18) Too Short dropped his latest single entitled, “Big Sexy Thang” featuring comedian/artist Lil’ Duval. The west coast legend recently dropped “Nasty Dance” with a live performance on the Encore: Interactive Live Music app, followed by the official video which was animated by Shannon Steger of Joshua 1:9 … [Read more...] about Too Short Drops “Big Sexy Thang” Featuring Lil’ Duval (Prod. ProHoeZak)
Too Short & Lil’ Duval To Drop “Big Sexy Thang” Single (Prod. ProHoeZak)
Bay area legend and hip-hop icon Too Short is gearing up to release his next single entitled, "Big Sexy Thang" featuring comedian/artist Lil' Duval, on Friday, February 18. Shortdog recently dropped “Nasty Dance” with a live performance on the Encore: Interactive Live Music app, followed by the official video which was animated by Shannon … [Read more...] about Too Short & Lil’ Duval To Drop “Big Sexy Thang” Single (Prod. ProHoeZak)
ProHoeZak Details Why Too Short Changed The “Ain’t Gone Do It” Chorus, How He Hated On Hyphy, Making Beats With Hooks + More On Unique Access
During part 2 of the Unique Access interview with ProHoeZak, the veteran producer discusses why Too Short changed the "Ain't Gone Do It" chorus from the original version which featured the East Palo Alto, California rapper-producer-singer. He also tells Soren Baker about how he hated the Bay Area's hyphy sound initially, and why he makes his beats with hooks. In part 1 of … [Read more...] about ProHoeZak Details Why Too Short Changed The “Ain’t Gone Do It” Chorus, How He Hated On Hyphy, Making Beats With Hooks + More On Unique Access
Mount Westmore Announces Upcoming California Shows In San Diego, Stockton & Fresno In May
Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40, and Too Short, recently announced an upcoming show at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, March 26th in Nashville, TN with the regulator Warren G in tow. The four west coast icons have now added a few additional California stops announcing shows coming to the Pechanga Arena in San Diego on May 19th, the Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center on … [Read more...] about Mount Westmore Announces Upcoming California Shows In San Diego, Stockton & Fresno In May
Ice Cube, Too Short, Snoop Dogg & E-40 Super-Group Mt. Westmore Set To Perform March 26 At Bridgestone Arena In Nashville, TN
Fans of Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40, and Too Short, will have the opportunity to see all four west coast icons, along with special guest Warren G, when the Mount Westmore supergroup performs at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, March 26th in Nashville, TN. This past November, Mount Westmore performed at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY, with … [Read more...] about Ice Cube, Too Short, Snoop Dogg & E-40 Super-Group Mt. Westmore Set To Perform March 26 At Bridgestone Arena In Nashville, TN
Bishop Lamont Working With Kuniva of D12 & “Bow Down” Producer Bud’da On Upcoming ‘Just Don’t Die’ Album
Bishop Lamont is definitely building a monumental album, as he continues to work on the forthcoming Just Don't Die. He's already previewed to a ton of new music like “Music 2 Drive By” featuring Chadio of Cru, the DJ Mathematics-produced “Paper Pyramids”, “The N Word (No!!!!!)” produced by Brian Alexander Morgan and featuring west coast icon Too Short, "Circus Music with Deliv … [Read more...] about Bishop Lamont Working With Kuniva of D12 & “Bow Down” Producer Bud’da On Upcoming ‘Just Don’t Die’ Album