In House With Too Short: MC Talks 'No Trespassing,' 'George Clooney of Hip-Hop,' Jill Scott

Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News, Exclusive, In House

Gino DePinto

Too $hort enjoys when people refer to him as Todd Shaw. For those not in the know, the moniker is his government name and one that he greets strangers, friends and the like with. There's a whole other side to the man behind the dirty raps. A lauded Bay area rapper who helped launch the hyphy movement to the mainstream and has lyrics littered with expletives, Short prides himself on being a gentleman despite the pimp-related content that appears on many of his albums.

The West Coast MC's current opus, 'No Trespassing,' isn't a far cry from the previous 18 albums he's released in his storied career. He touches on weed with 'Cush Cologne,' tackles infidelity on the soulfully decadent, Martin Luther-assisted track 'I Got Caught' and serves up boastful spending on 'Boss.' The songs are up-tempo, the beats are smooth, the vocals are in his signature cadence and overall, the project is the perfect soundtrack for a road trip.

During a visit with The BoomBox, the 45-year-old hip-hop influencer put his lyrical stylings on display and opened up about his life. He compares himself to Oscar-winning actor George Clooney, explains how he was schooled by Jill Scott then smoked a joint with her, describes Jive Records as "shady" and tells the story of a pimp who fathered a prostitute. Delve into the mind -- both masterful and mad -- of Too $hort.

Source: http://www.theboombox.com/2012/02/28/too-short-no-trespassing/

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