Too $hort brought Oakland to the world with his debut single, “Freaky Tales,” and guess what? Forty years later, he’s “Still Mackin'” Ahead of his upcoming album, Sir Too $hort, Vol. 1 (Freaky Tales), Too $hort delivered a new single that will rattle sound systems from the Bay to Brooklyn. Backed by production from TV, Too $hort wastes no time as he reminds listeners that he’s still a “foul a** n—a from those Oakland streets” with an effortless flow and a signature style.
“They call me Sir Too $hort/Rappin’ is what I do for sport/Still a foul ass n—a from them Oakland streets/Rappin’ over Oakland beats/Like it’s ’93,” Too $hort raps. “Tell a b—h ‘jump in’ she wanna f—k with me/Rollin’ up a joint with some Too $hort weed/Rollin’ up this joint with This Too $hort weed/I’m the first one to spit the pimpin’ international/I’m a Oakland n—a, I had to.”
“Still Mackin'” is another piece of the latest chapter in Too $hort’s storied career. On April 18, 2025, the Hip-Hop legend will release his latest LP, Sir Too $hort, Vol. 1 (Freaky Tales), featuring Snoop Dogg, Larry June and King George among others. Also, he’s the voice of Freaky Tales, an original, star-studded film featuring Pedro Pascal, Jay Ellis, Normani and the late Angus Cloud. In short, Too $hort may be nearly 40 years into his career, but he’s showing no signs of slowing down.
