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Christian Anderson | 04/17/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
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Too Short is the Ultimate PIMP - If you like this album check out Smoke Sessions, Vol. 1 - from his homie Devin the Dude another 5 Stars"
Too $heezy's Masterpiece
D-Gambler | Bay Area, CA. | 09/27/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
""My 2nd favorite rap album would be Too $hort, Short Dog's In The House"-Nuttso of Oakland's Street Thugs.
Too $hort mastered the science of his craft with this fantastic album. Todd Shaw was a consistent rap artist on a major label from "Born To Mack" up until 1995's "Cocktales". "Short Dog's In The House" is his most focused set of songs with memorable production to back it. There's a diverse range of subject matter such as rumors about his demise, the influence of his independent success, the hardships of ghetto life, pimping 101, and turning two of the late 80's biggest RnB/Pop singers into exploited porn stars,lol. "In The Oaktown" is a funkier, updated version of "Oakland" from the last album.
The only thing that tarnishes this flawless effort a little bit is the last track "Rap Like Me". A new version of "Cusswords" which doesn't work because the beat is mediocre. "Pimpology" would of been a great way to end it. This album came out during an exciting year for Oakland, CA. 1990. MC Hammer, EnVogue, Toni,Tony, Tone, and Pebbles were blowing up the music scene and putting Oaktown on the map. With the exception of skipping the last song, this has all the ingredients that make a classic album. From the great cover art drawing just like "41fivin'", "Doggystyle", and "Makaveli". Consistent music from the beginning to the end, and the timing of the album's release. This is Todd Shaw's greatest musical opus."