Too Short and Ice Cube appeared on the incredible 1997 compilation album Big Thangs from multi-platinum producer Ant Banks, on the title track, "Big Thangs". The Big Badass composed an incredible compilation of tracks performed by a bevy of West Coast rap artists, and the "Big Thangs" collaboration between two West Coast icons over a groovy, funk beat from Ant Banks stole the … [Read more...] about Classic Collaborations: Too Short & Ice Cube – “Big Thangs” (Prod. Ant Banks)
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DJ Snake of Nemesis Prepping “Midi Life Crisis” Album
Legendary Dallas, Texas producer, and Nemesis producer, Don "DJ Snake" Brown is prepping an upcoming album entitled Midi Life Crisis. The pioneering producer co-founded and established the independent Get Off Me Records in 1987, releasing his first single "Oak Cliff / Snake Beats". In 1988 he helped produce for Dallas hip-hop collective Nemesis, consisting of MC Azim, Big Al, … [Read more...] about DJ Snake of Nemesis Prepping “Midi Life Crisis” Album
Su Ivey Drops “Mary Jane” Video Ft. Too Short
Moreno Valley, California singer-songwriter Su Ivey drops her new video "Mary Jane" featuring Oakland icon and pioneer Too Short. The R&B/Pop sensation uses sound influences from En Vogue, Janet Jackson, and Keri Hilson, to entrance you with her much-anticipated solo EP. The former Myxd Beauty group member is doing it all from headlining performances to opening up … [Read more...] about Su Ivey Drops “Mary Jane” Video Ft. Too Short
Too Short Regrets Passing On Early Kanye West Beats, Celebrates Producers Dr. Dre, Mike Dean, Timbaland +More
On the latest airing of the new Too Short-hosted show Don’t Stop Rappin’ on Rock The Bells Radio, the Oakland, California icon celebrated the longevity of several producers and featured music from Scarface, Jay-Z, Eve, The D.O.C., UGK, Lil' Pump, 2Chainz, Kendrick Lamar and several others. During the broadcast, Too Short recounted being on the phone with Houston legend … [Read more...] about Too Short Regrets Passing On Early Kanye West Beats, Celebrates Producers Dr. Dre, Mike Dean, Timbaland +More
ProHoeZak Preps New Album Featuring Too Short On Upcoming “Break Dat Trick” Song
ProHoeZak, the multi-faceted producer behind recent hits from Too Short ("Ain't Gone Do It"), Snoop Dogg ("Roaches In My Ashtray", "Say It Witcha Booty"), and E-40 ("19 Dolla Lapdance"), is prepping an upcoming album. A track set to be released from the as-of-yet untitled project is called "Break Dat Trick" featuring Too Short alongside the East Palo Alto producer. In … [Read more...] about ProHoeZak Preps New Album Featuring Too Short On Upcoming “Break Dat Trick” Song
$hort Stories: Too Short Details Recording Session With Dr. Dre
In this week's episode of $hort Stories with Too Short, he discusses the details of the recording session he did with mega-producer Dr. Dre for a song intended for Detox, and describes what it's like working with Dr. Dre and how meticulous the producer can be to work with. Too Short began the segment by saying, "If you ever get chance to do a session where Dr. Dre is … [Read more...] about $hort Stories: Too Short Details Recording Session With Dr. Dre
Too Short Announces New “Don’t Stop Rappin” Weekly Show On Rock The Bells Radio
Iconic and pioneering West Coast rapper Too Short just announced his new, weekly show Don’t Stop Rappin’ on Rock The Bells Radio. The Mount Westmore supergroup member took to Instagram to announce the new endeavor, which will have new episodes on Mondays at 2pm EST. Check out the announcement from Too Short … [Read more...] about Too Short Announces New “Don’t Stop Rappin” Weekly Show On Rock The Bells Radio
$hort Stories: Too Short Talks Seeing 2Pac For The Last Time On The Night He Was Shot In Las Vegas
In the latest episode of Too Short‘s $hort Stories series, the Bay Area icon and West Coast pioneer talks about seeing 2Pac the night he got shot in Las Vegas. "I saw 2Pac the night he got shot in Vegas. It was probably about a couple of hours, maybe, before it happened. I went tot the fight, it was one of those classic Mike Tyson fights. He knocked him out in like 90 … [Read more...] about $hort Stories: Too Short Talks Seeing 2Pac For The Last Time On The Night He Was Shot In Las Vegas
$hort Stories: Too Short On Meeting Notorious B.I.G. For The First Time
On Episode 3 of Too Short‘s $hort Stories series, the West Coast pioneer and Mt. Westmore supergroup member talks about meeting the Notorious B.I.G. for the first time. He details getting a call from Bad Boy CEO Puff Daddy saying that the Notorious B.I.G. wanted to do a song with him, and how he had met Biggie years earlier at an Outkast function in Atalnta, but didn't … [Read more...] about $hort Stories: Too Short On Meeting Notorious B.I.G. For The First Time
$hort Stories: Too Short Recounts His Favorite Eazy-E Story
Episode 2 of the Too Short's $hort Stories series, the West Coast pioneer details his favorite Eazy-E story from their time touring together on the Straight Outta Compton tour in 1989. In the episode Short recounts the time they were traveling from the show on the freeway, and a fan pulled up beside them after recognizing Eazy-E in the passenger side of the van. To give … [Read more...] about $hort Stories: Too Short Recounts His Favorite Eazy-E Story
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!
$hort Stories: Too Short On Partying With Katt Williams & Being Mistaken For Dave Chappelle
In the premiere episode of a new video series called $hort Stories, Oakland, California icon and Mount Westmore supergroup member Too Short shares a story about hanging out and partying with comedians Dave Chappelle and Katt Williams after one of Chapelle's impromptu shows in Oakland. Shortdog also mentions how he and the actor/comedian are often mistaken for each other by … [Read more...] about $hort Stories: Too Short On Partying With Katt Williams & Being Mistaken For Dave Chappelle
Mt. Westmore Is “Checc’in” With New Sneak-Peek Video
In new Instagram post on the Mt. Westmore group page, Snoop Dogg is seen in the studio rapping to and listening to a song snippet presumably entitled "Checc'in". During the video snippet, Snoop is seen rapping along to the end of his verse, before Ice Cube's comes on and raps: "I touch down and I'm gettin' my folks/we in town homie at the airport/I'm in your city just to get … [Read more...] about Mt. Westmore Is “Checc’in” With New Sneak-Peek Video
Mt. Westmore’s Snoop Dogg, Too Short, E-40 & Ice Cube Perform New Song Produced By Kato On The Track At Triller Event
The Mt. Westmore supergroup consisting of Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40 and Too Short made their debut with a live performance at the Triller Fight Club event featuring pro boxer Jake Paul facing former UFC star and Bellator champion Ben Askren in Atlanta, GA. Concluding a nearly 12 minute set featuring solo performances by Ice Cube and Snoop Dogg, Bay Area icons E-40 and Too … [Read more...] about Mt. Westmore’s Snoop Dogg, Too Short, E-40 & Ice Cube Perform New Song Produced By Kato On The Track At Triller Event
Mt. Westmore: What We Know About The Ice Cube, Too Short, E-40 & Snoop Dogg Supergroup Album
Four icons of the West Coast (Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40 & Too Short) are gearing up for the April release of their supergroup album Mt. Westmore. Here's everything we know so far about the upcoming project. Tha Doggfather, Don Mega, 40 Fonzarelli, and Shorty the Pimp are set to release the upcoming Mt. Westmore project after coming together during the 2020 Covid-19 … [Read more...] about Mt. Westmore: What We Know About The Ice Cube, Too Short, E-40 & Snoop Dogg Supergroup Album
ProHoeZak Confirmed To Have Four Tracks On Mt. Westmore Album
West Coast producer ProHoeZak has been confirmed to have four tracks on the upcoming Mt. Westmore album, featuring Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40, and Too Short. In exclusive information obtained by Chad Kiser, the East Palo Alto, CA legend will have four tracks featured on the supergroup album. The song titles are: "Won't You Come Back", "Canday", "I Got Pull", and "Aqua … [Read more...] about ProHoeZak Confirmed To Have Four Tracks On Mt. Westmore Album
DJ Pooh & Fredwreck Produce “Ball Of Confusion” On Upcoming Mt. Westmore Album
West Coast producer DJ Pooh informed his Instagram followers that he and Fredwreck produced a record together for the upcoming Snoop Dogg, Too Short, E-40, and Ice Cube supergroup Mt. Westmore album. In the comments on his post, DJ Pooh replied to a follower of his account that, “I got a joint on there with [Fredwreck] “Ball of Confusion”. Check out the post … [Read more...] about DJ Pooh & Fredwreck Produce “Ball Of Confusion” On Upcoming Mt. Westmore Album
Mt. Westmore Reveals Album Cover Artwork
All four Mt. Westmore group members, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Too Short, and E-40, took to their individual social media accounts to reveal the cover artwork to their upcoming April release. https://www.instagram.com/p/CMpsmjQpeGv/?igshid=kb0y06kt0wj6 Too Short recently announced that volume one of the much-anticipated Mount Westmore album will be released next month, while … [Read more...] about Mt. Westmore Reveals Album Cover Artwork
Too Short Announces Volume One Of Mount Westmore Album With Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube & E-40 To Drop In April
In part 20 of the Too Short interview on VladTV, the West Coast icon announced that volume one of the much-anticipated Mount Westmore album will be released next month. Shortdog also mentioned that the group has recorded nearly 50 songs together. "We have recorded somewhere in the neighborhood of 50 songs. Volume one will be released in April, and the rest of the volumes … [Read more...] about Too Short Announces Volume One Of Mount Westmore Album With Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube & E-40 To Drop In April
ProHoeZak & Kurupt Working On New Collaboration
ProHoeZak posted a new video to his Instagram showing he and Kurupt of the Tha Dogg Pound hanging out before they hit the studio to record new music. In the video, ProHoeZak announces he has a solo project in the works, as well telling viewers to be ready for new music from Tha Dogg Pound, Snoop Dogg, and Mount Westmore. Check out the Instagram video … [Read more...] about ProHoeZak & Kurupt Working On New Collaboration
CWC Exclusive: Too Short Talks Connecting With Ant Banks To Produce Upcoming “Sir Too Short” Album
In this Conversations With Chad exclusive podcast interview excerpt with Too Short, we discuss his upcoming and soon-to-be-released album Sir Too $hort, which will be produced by long-time producer Ant Banks and Big Zeke. Listen to Too Short talk about re-connecting with Ant Banks below: … [Read more...] about CWC Exclusive: Too Short Talks Connecting With Ant Banks To Produce Upcoming “Sir Too Short” Album
All The Smoke Podcast Drops Full Episode With Too Short & E-40 Talking About Mt. Westmore, 2Pac, Dr. Dre + More
All The Smoke Podcast hosts Matt Barnes & Stephen Jackson spoke to E-40 & Too Short about their careers, stories from the music world, their relationships with 2Pac, and discuss their Mount Westmore mega group with Snoop Dogg & Ice Cube. Plus, they dive into the 'We Believe' Warriors and the impact Dr. Dre has had on the rap game. Watch the full All The Smoke … [Read more...] about All The Smoke Podcast Drops Full Episode With Too Short & E-40 Talking About Mt. Westmore, 2Pac, Dr. Dre + More
Ant Banks & Too Short Connect For “Man Up” Off Chris Lockett’s “All American II: The Life And Times of Lt. Rell”
One of the many incredible tracks from the recently released All American II: The Life And Times of Lt. Rell project from Chris Lockett is the Ant Banks & Big Zeke-produced "Man Up" featuring Too Short. The Oakland, California artist dropped All American II: The Life And Times of Lt. Rell on March 9, 2021. The 22-track album features appearances from Too Short, Beeda … [Read more...] about Ant Banks & Too Short Connect For “Man Up” Off Chris Lockett’s “All American II: The Life And Times of Lt. Rell”
E-40 & Too Short Share 2Pac Stories On All The Smoke Podcast With Stephen Jackson & Matt Barnes
Bay Area icons E-40 and Too Short were recently talking to Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes on the All The Smoke podcast where they opened up about their relationship with 2Pac and share some crazy stories about his work ethic and talent. Check out the video below: … [Read more...] about E-40 & Too Short Share 2Pac Stories On All The Smoke Podcast With Stephen Jackson & Matt Barnes
Chris Lockett Preps “All American II: The Life And Times of Lt. Rell” Featuring Too Short, Beeda Weeda, Ant Banks, Big Zeke + More
Oakland, California's Chris Lockett is dropping All American II: The Life And Times of Lt. Rell on March 9, 2021. The 22-track album features appearances from Too Short, Beeda Weeda, Clinton Collins, The Delinquents and more, while the production is handled by Ant Banks, Big Zeke, Yayo On The Beat and others. … [Read more...] about Chris Lockett Preps “All American II: The Life And Times of Lt. Rell” Featuring Too Short, Beeda Weeda, Ant Banks, Big Zeke + More