Released May 21, 1996
Recorded 1995–1996
Genre West Coast hip hop G-funk gangsta rap
Length 65:54
Label Jive
Producer L.A. Dre Ant Banks Colin Wolfe MC Breed Shorty B Spearhead X
Tracklist
- “Gettin’ It”
- “Survivin’ the Game”
- “That’s Why” (featuring Scarface)
- “Bad Ways” (featuring Eightball & MJG)
- “Fuck My Car”
- “Take My Bitch”
- “Buy You Some” (featuring Erick Sermon, MC Breed & Kool Ace)
- “Pimp Me” (featuring UGK)
- “Baby D” (featuring Guce)
- “Nasty Rhymes”
Review: “Gettin’ It (Album Number Ten)” is the tenth studio album by legendary West Coast rapper Too Short, released in 1996. The album showcases Too Short’s trademark flow and raunchy lyrics, along with a cast of guest rappers that include Scarface, Eightball & MJG, Erick Sermon, MC Breed, Kool Ace, UGK, and Guce.
The title track, “Gettin’ It,” is a standout song with its infectious beat and catchy chorus. Too Short’s flow is on point, and the lyrics are filled with the kind of braggadocio that made him a rap icon. “Survivin’ the Game” is another strong track that finds Too Short reflecting on his rise to fame and his struggles along the way.
“That’s Why” features Scarface and has a darker, more menacing vibe, with the two rappers trading verses about the harsh realities of life on the streets. “Bad Ways” features Eightball & MJG and has a more laid-back, Southern-style beat, with Too Short and the guest rappers delivering smooth verses about their criminal lifestyles.
“Fuck My Car” is a humorous track that finds Too Short rapping about his love for his car, while “Take My Bitch” is a more explicit track about pimping. “Buy You Some” features Erick Sermon, MC Breed, and Kool Ace and has a funky, upbeat vibe, with the rappers trading verses about their wealth and success.
“Pimp Me” features UGK and has a slow, hypnotic beat, with Too Short and the guest rappers trading verses about their prowess with women. “Baby D” features Guce and has a more upbeat, bouncy vibe, with the two rappers trading verses about their love for their women.
The album closes with “Nasty Rhymes,” a classic Too Short track with its funky beat and explicit lyrics. Overall, “Gettin’ It (Album Number Ten)” is a solid addition to Too Short’s catalog, with its strong beats, guest appearances, and classic Too Short lyrics.
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