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West Coast Rap Legend
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Too Short Biography
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aka Todd Anthony Shaw, Short Dogg
Todd Anthony Shaw, better known by the stage name Too Short (stylized as Too $hort), is an American rapper and record producer.
He became famous in the West Coast hip-hop scene in the late 1980s, with lyrics often based on pimping and promiscuity, but also drug culture and street survival. This is respectively exemplified in his most popular songs “Blow the Whistle” and “The Ghetto”.
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A pioneer of West Coast rap, Too Short began recording in 1983, cultivating a large following in his native Oakland. In 1987, his fourth album, Born to Mack, attracted the attention of Jive Records, which signed him and distributed the album nationally.
His subsequent 1988 album, Life Is…Too Short, was highly successful, going double platinum, and he remained prominent into the 1990s.
He began working on his eleventh album, Can’t Stay Away. The album included guest appearances by 8Ball & MJG, Jay-Z, Jermaine Dupri, Sean Combs, E-40, Daz Dillinger, Lil Jon, Soopafly, Scarface and B-Legit.
On October 7, 2008, Too Short was honored by VH1 at the fifth annual “Hip-Hop Honors”, along with Cypress Hill, De La Soul, Slick Rick and Naughty By Nature.
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In 2009, Too Short recorded for Daz Dillinger, Lil Jon, Soopafly, Scarface and B-Legit. In 2011, the rapper was featured on Wiz Khalifa‘s song “On My Level”. He also collaborated in Snoop Dogg‘s 2011 album, Doggumentary, in the song “Take U Home” and on the 50 Cent song, “First Date”.
In 2012, Too Short, along with E-40, released two collaboration albums on the same day, titled History: Mob Music and History: Function Music. Both charted in the top 100 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
In 2013, it was announced he would collaborate with Lady Gaga on the song “Jewels n’ Drugs” for her upcoming album, Artpop. Also featured on the song are T.I. and Twista.
Hits include:
- Independence Day (featuring Keith Murray)
- 2 Bitches
- I’m A Player
- More Freaky Tales
- Choosin’ (featuring Jazze Pha and Jagged Edge)
- Invasion of The Flat Booty B*****s
- The Ghetto
- I Want To Be Free
- Cocktales
- You Nasty
- Life Is…Too Short
- Gettin’ It
- Keep Bouncin’ (featuring Snoop Dogg, will.i.am and Fergie)
- Blow The Whistle
- In The Trunk
- Shake That Monkey (featuring Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz)
His discography includes twenty-two studio albums, three collaborative albums, seven compilation albums, two extended plays and three mixtapes.
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More biographical information: Wikipedia
How is the fee of Too Short determined?
✅ Too Short fee determination
Too Short’s manager determines the artist’s concert fee (also known as a guarantee) by evaluating a combination of business, market, and logistical factors.
Here’s a breakdown of key elements considered:
1. Too Short’s Popularity and Demand
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Ticket Sales History: How many tickets they’ve sold recently in the same market or similar ones.
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Streaming & Radio Metrics: Spotify/Apple Music numbers, YouTube views, Shazam stats, radio spins.
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Social Media Following & Engagement: Followers, reach, and how active and loyal the fan base is.
2. Market Strength
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City or Region: Artists can command higher fees in cities where they are more popular.
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Venue Size: Bigger venues mean more ticket sales and higher potential revenue.
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Local Competition: Is the artist competing with other events nearby on the same date?
3. Too Short Touring Expenses
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Band & Crew Payroll: Salaries, per diems, union rates.
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Production Costs: Lights, sound, transportation, backline, hotel, security, etc.
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Travel: Flights, buses, fuel, lodging. Fees are often higher for more distant or logistically complex locations.
4. Type of Event
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Hard Ticket Show: The artist is the main draw; ticket sales drive revenue. The fee is based on expected gross revenue minus expenses.
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Festival or Fair: Often pay higher flat fees as the event assumes ticket risk.
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Corporate or Private Event: Typically, higher pricing due to exclusivity and often minimal promotional benefit.
5. Promoter Offer and Negotiation
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The manager evaluates received offers and may negotiate elements to modify the fee or reduce expenses.
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Promoters/Private Buyers typically present a formal offer sheet that includes:
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Guarantee (flat fee): Minimum the artist gets paid.
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Backend or Bonus: Extra earnings based on ticket sales after breakeven. (Typically, this is not applicable to private/corporate events.)
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Expenses: Travel, accommodations, hospitality, etc.
6. Comparing Fees
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Managers often compare fees of similar-level artists to stay competitive in pricing.
7. Too Short Routing Considerations
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If the date fits smoothly into a larger tour routing, they might accept a lower fee.
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If it’s a one-off or out-of-the-way show, the fee might be higher to justify the extra time and effort.
What other artists are similar to Too Short?
✅ Artists similar to Too Short
Here’s a list of artists similar to Too Short, covering both classic and newer rappers influenced by his style:
- E-40 – Bay Area legend, known for slang-heavy, explicit storytelling and party/club tracks.
- Snoop Dogg – Smooth, West Coast flow with lyrics about street and party life.
- Kurupt – West Coast artist with collaborations in gangsta rap circles.
- Lil Jon – While crunk-oriented, shares the explicit party and street lyric themes of Too Short.
- Tech N9ne – Though from the Midwest, some of his explicit and humorous rap tracks echo Too Short’s style.
- Keak Da Sneak – Bay Area hyphy pioneer with slang-heavy lyrics like Too Short’s early tracks.
- Ice Cube – Iconic West Coast rapper with both streetwise storytelling and club-ready hits.
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