Too Short

Todd Anthony Shaw, known to the rap community as Too Short, was born on April 28, 1966 in Los Angeles. His niche for producing and recording hip-hop and rap music began in high school when he produced songs for people with his friend, Freddy B. In 1985, Too Short and Freddy B. established Dangerous Music, an independent label used to distribute his music and others in the collective The Dangerous Crew.

Throughout the years, Dangerous Music changed names to Short Records and finally to Up All Nite Records, which it is known as today. Through Up All Nite Records, Too Short released his first studio album, Born to Mack in 1987, which was re-released by Jive Records in 1987. Since his first album, Too Short has produced 15 other albums, all of which have charted on the Billboard 200. Too Short’s best work still remains in his 1990s albums, evident with his nomination for Favorite Artist- Rap/Hip-Hop at the American Music Awards in 1990. Look for Too Short tour dates coming up soon!