Vice President Kamala Harris continues her media blitz with just under three weeks to Election Day. Appearing on the 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards, Harris sat for an interview with Fat Joe and Too Short.
Harris revealed to the legends that “There’s a lot of misinformation out there that would suggest to people that their vote doesn’t matter.
“As far as I’m concerned, you should never let anybody silence you because when you vote, you actually have the ability to determine the future of our country.”
Harris also highlighted Trump’s alignment with Project 2025, “I encourage everybody to Google it. It’s an 800-, 900-page document. They published it [and] gave it out. It would do things like eliminate overtime pay. It would get rid of the Department of Education, including Head Start. It would do the work of trying to destroy our democracy and really work against middle-class folks.”
Too Short rose to prominence in the late ‘80s and went on to have a very successful career throughout the ‘90s. After releasing Born to Mack in 1987, the only way was up for the rapper. He is now widely regarded as one of the pioneers of dirty rap and a pivotal West Coast artist who popularized the subgenre in his rise. While the lewd content of most of his discography may be unpalatable for some, a good number of his songs are certified jams. Even into the mid-2000s, the rapper has released some particularly huge party hits throughout his career. Too Short has a discography loaded with classics, but these seven are undeniable party-starters.
This song was the second single released from Too Short’s 1993 album, Get In Where You Fit In. In the song, he addresses stereotypes about living in the ghetto and insists there’s actually “Money In The Ghetto.” The song contains a sample from “Hollywood Swinging” by Kool And The Gang that significantly adds to its groove. Not only is “Money in the Ghetto” a thought-provoking song, but it is also an undeniable party record. It’s certainly one of the best party hits from Too Short.
Off his 15th studio album Married To The Game, “Burn Rubber” is one of the standout tracks. With a runtime of just a little over three minutes, Too Short lets loose on this underrated dirty rap track. The song is also featured on Too Short’s greatest hits album, The Mack Of The Century, released in 2006, even though it’s not one of his most commercially successful records. “Burn Rubber” appears on that compilation album for good reason: it’s sure to keep a party going.
“Freaky Tales” (1987)
“Freaky Tales” is one of Too Short’s most memorable songs that appears on his breakout album, Born to Mack. The track showcases Too Short’s narrative skills, and his ability to create explicit yet engaging stories with his music. In the song, the rapper addresses adult themes in a straightforward manner, recounting various explicit and humorous sexual encounters. As one would expect, “Freaky Tales” gained significant attention for its provocative lyrics. However, it also received attention for its catchy beat and eventually, became a staple in clubs and parties.
This gangsta funk song is an exemplary display of Too Short’s ability to provide social commentary without compromising his upbeat energy. “The Ghetto” paints a vivid picture of life in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods. Too Short uses his storytelling prowess to depict the harsh realities faced by residents, including crime, poverty, and the constant struggle for survival. Surprisingly, despite the serious issues highlighted in the song, it became a party hit and the bounce can not be denied.
“Short But Funky” (1990)
Featured on his sixth studio album Short Dog’s In The House, “Short But Funky” is yet another classic anthem in the rapper’s vast catalog. In “Short But Funky,” he unapologetically declares that he won’t change his style, and remains an integral figure in the culture. The song was released as the lead single from Short Dog’s in the House and is notable for being free of explicit lyrics — a rarity for Too Short. Additionally, it contains a sample from the 1980 song “High” by the funk band Skyy.
“Blow The Whistle” is the title track and lead single from Too Short’s 16th studio album. The song is undoubtedly one of his biggest party hits, as well as his most successful song to date. Surprisingly, “Blow the Whistle” did not appear on the Hot 100 chart, only managing to peak at the very top of the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. However, it is widely considered to be one of the rapper’s best songs, and its contribution to pop culture can’t be overemphasized. The catchy refrain and infectious beat of the song have also made it a staple in Hip Hop playlists, as well as a go-to party track.
“Shake That Monkey” Ft. Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz (2003)
“Shake That Monkey” is a high-energy Hip Hop song characterized by its upbeat tempo, catchy production, and provocative lyrics. It was released as the second single from Too Short’s 2003 album Married To The Game. Subsequently, the song quickly became a club anthem. Evidently, its beat made it a reliable option to get just about any party going. “Shake That Monkey” peaked at number 84 on the Hot 100 chart after it was released. Its popularity has also endured, as the song has remained a certified party starter even until now, two decades later.
Hip-hop is no stranger to sampling, and some songs have become timeless sources of inspiration for newer artists. From Khia’s explicit anthem “My Neck My Back” to Aaliyah’s mesmerizing “One In A Million,” these classic tracks continue influencing and shaping the rap scene. “My Neck My Back” By Khia Khia’s 2001 hit “My Neck My […]
Google Pixel, Mass Appeal, and Sony Music Entertainment Certified’s “Pixel RePresents” series continues with Flo Milli and her boisterous new single “Flo The Whistle.” As you’ve probably guessed, “Flo The Whistle” is a reimagining of Too Short’s 2006 hit “Blow The Whistle,” right down to Milli’s clever homage to the original’s cover art. However, where the original is mostly remembered for repeated refrains of Short’s favorite word, Milli’s is an empowerment anthem in which she boasts that she’s getting money and can have any man she wants.
Pixel RePresents launched late last month with Lola Booke, who reinterpreted “Grindin’” by Clipse with “Blind ‘Em.” The idea of the project is to have women in hip-hop recreate some of rap’s biggest hits, culminating in the Pix Tape EP, which will drop next month to commemorate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. It’s a way to acknowledge women’s oftentimes overlooked and underrated contributions to the culture.
Flo Milli, meanwhile, has been busy this year, dropping “Whole Family” with Saucy Santana, “Anything Flows” with Maiya The Don, 2Rare, and Kari Faux. Her career’s doing great, and continues to go up with each passing day.
Listen to Flo Milli’s new take on “Flo The Whistle” below.
Wiz Khalifa is living the dream. He grew up listening to Snoop Dogg, then manifested a friendship with his hero that culminated in their 2011 collaboration “Young, Wild And Free” and the movie that it appeared on the soundtrack for, Mac & Devin Go To High School. Now, they’re going on tour together.
The High School Reunion Tour — get it? — will kick off in July, spanning 33 cities alongside Berner, Too Short, and Warren G, with special guest DJ Drama. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, March 10 and you can find more information on Ticketmaster.com.
7/7 –- Vancouver, B.C. @ Rogers Arena
7/8 -– Ridgefield, Wash. @ RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
7/9 –- Auburn, Wash. @ White River Amphitheatre
7/11 -– Salt Lake City @ USANA Amphitheatre
7/12 -– Denver @ Ball Arena
7/15 -– Rogers, Ark. @ Walmart AMP
7/16 -– St. Louis – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre @ St. Louis
7/18 -– Burgettstown, Pa. @ The Pavilion at Star Lake
7/20 -– Noblesville, Ind. @ Ruoff Music Center
7/21 –- Tinley Park, Ill. @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – Chicago
7/23 -– Clarkston @ Pine Knob Music Theatre
7/26 –- Toronto @ Budweiser Stage
7/28 –- Mansfield, Mass. @ Xfinity Center
7/29 -– Hartford, Conn. @ XFINITY Theatre
7/30 -– Camden, N.J. @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
8/1 -– Bristow, Va. @ Jiffy Lube Live
8/2 -– Holmdel, N.J. @ PNC Bank Arts Center
8/4 -– Brooklyn, N.Y. @ Barclays Center
8/5 -– Virginia Beach, Va. @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
8/6 -– Raleigh, N.C. @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
8/8 -– Charlotte @ PNC Music Pavilion
8/9 –- Atlanta @ Lakewood Amphitheatre
8/11 –- West Palm Beach, Fla. @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
8/12 -– Tampa @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
8/15 –- New Orleans @ Smoothie King Center
8/18 -– Austin @ Germania Insurance Amphitheater
8/19 -– Houston @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
8/20 -– Dallas – Dos Equis Pavilion
8/22 –- Albuquerque, N.M. @ Isleta Amphitheater
8/23 -– Phoenix @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
8/25 -– Sacramento, Calif.@– Golden 1 Center
8/26 -– Concord, Calif. @ Concord Pavilion
8/27 –- Irvine, Calif. @ FivePoint Amphitheatre
Mount Westmore, the quartet of Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40, and Too $hort, have dropped a new video for their single “MOTTO.”
The catchy Rick Rock Beats-produced music immediately hypnotizes the listener with its undeniable groove, which has you automatically bobbing your head while saying the infectious hook, AYYEE I ain’t trippin’… and before you know it, this song has become your “MOTTO.”
Some West Coast legends stopped by The People’s Party With Talib Kweli this week. Ice Cube, E-40, and Too Short, of supergroup Mount Westmore (which also includes Snoop Dogg), made an appearance on the web series, on which, they discussed who could parallel them on the opposite side of the country.
On Ice Cube’s Mount Rushmore of East Coast rappers are Jay-Z and Nas. E-40 noted that he would also include Busta Rhymes in the allotted four, citing his innovative craft.
Short admitted that he would switch up his picks every single time, however, would always include “Hip-Hop Hooray” hitmakers Naughty By Nature in his selection.
While each of them had different picks for East Coast GOATs, 40 maintained that the current Mount Rushmore of West Coast rapper is indisputable.
“I haven’t seen not one person argue about us being Mount Westmore,” E-40 said. “Young or old, you can’t.”
Elsewhere in the interview, Cube, Short, and 40 spoke about another West Coast legend — Tupac — and what he meant to them. 40 recalled Pac shouting him out on one of his earlier albums, before 40 had blown up.
“If he f*cked with you, he f*cked with you,” said 40. “He was uplifting to females and the urban community as well.”
You can watch the full episode and hear all of their picks above.
