Blow the Whistle cover

Released 20 years ago this August

Blow the Whistle

Too Short · 2006

60 min · 16 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · West Coast hip-hop

A vibrant mix of crunk beats and West Coast swagger ignites Too Short's signature storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady groove for social gatherings
  • playful anthems for confident vibes
  • mid-tempo tracks for easy listening
  • narrative tales with swagger
  • danceable beats for party atmosphere

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • seek complex, experimental structures

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Blow the Whistle' was released in August 2006, Too Short was already a seasoned veteran in hip-hop, having debuted in the late 1980s. This album came after his previous record, 'Get Off the Stage' (2004), marking his continued relevance in a rapidly evolving genre. By this time, he was leveraging his legacy while also embracing newer trends like crunk.
Stylistic neighbors
E-40· Mac Dre· Snoop Dogg

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Call Her a Bitch 3:58
  • 2 Blow the Whistle 2:43
  • 3 Burn Rubber, Part 2 3:08
  • 4 Keep Bouncin’ (Street) 4:09
  • 5 Pimpin’ Forever 4:47
  • 6 Money Maker 3:59
  • 7 Strip Down 3:46
  • 8 Nothing Feels Better 4:26
  • 9 Sophisticated 4:04
  • 10 Playa 4:05
  • 11 16 Hoes 3:51
  • 12 Baller 3:34
  • 13 Sadity 3:30
  • 14 I Want You Girl 3:34
  • 15 It’s Time to Go 3:33
  • 16 Shake It Baby 3:28

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