Shorty the Pimp

This seventh studio album by Too Short, Shorty the Pimp, was released in 1992. Five songs were produced by Ant Banks, four by Too Short himself and one song by D'wayne Wiggins.

The album title is from the 1973 blaxploitation film of the same name, featuring a character of that name. The first track samples the theme song of the film; the soundtrack of the film was later collected in the funk album Shorty the Pimp by Don Julian & The Larks (who star in the movie).

Style and themes

Songs number 3, 4 & 8 are 'dirty songs' rapped in Too Short's unique style. The fifth song is about Oakland. The sixth song is about crooked cops. The 7th about groupies (hoochies). Song number 10 is about being a gangster. Song 11 features appearances by Bay Area rappers The Dangerous Crew, that is Ant Banks, Pooh-Man & Goldy, which is 11 minutes long. This album was certified Platinum.

Track listing

1. "Intro: Shorty The Pimp" -:42
2. "In The Trunk" -5:49
3. "I Ain't Nothin' But A Dog" -4:49
4. "Hoes" -6:22
5. "No Love From Oakland" -8:25
6. "I Want To Be Free (That's The Truth)" -5:48
7. "Hoochie" (featuring D'wayne Wiggins) -4:19
8. "Step Daddy" 4:22
9. "It Don't Stop" -4:21
10. "So You Want To Be A Gangster" -4:04
11. "Something To Ride To" (featuring Ant Banks, Pooh-Man & Goldy) -11:57
12. "Extra Dangerous Thanks" -4:19

Chart positions

Singles

I Want To Be Free

In The Trunk

References