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Released 30 years ago

Gettin' It

Too Short · 1996

65 min · 14 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · West Coast hip-hop

A brash blend of G-funk grooves and explicit storytelling that captures the essence of West Coast hip-hop.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gradual build to energetic climax
  • explicit storytelling with brash confidence
  • late-night drive with friends
  • playful irreverence throughout tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • dislike explicit themes and language

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 21, 1996, 'Gettin' It' marked Too Short's tenth studio album, solidifying his status as a stalwart of West Coast rap. At this point in his career, he had already established himself with iconic releases like 'Short Dog's In the House' and was increasingly recognized for his influence on the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
E-40· Mac Dre· Snoop Dogg

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Gettin’ It 5:41
  • 2 Survivin’ the Game 5:00
  • 3 That’s Why 5:21
  • 4 Bad Ways 4:56
  • 5 Fuck My Car 4:48
  • 6 Take My Bitch 3:35
  • 7 Buy You Some 5:15
  • 8 Pimp Me 5:44
  • 9 Baby D 1:58
  • 10 Nasty Rhymes 3:46
  • 11 Never Talk Down 5:11
  • 12 I Must Confess 4:15
  • 13 So Watcha Sayin’ 2:54
  • 14 I’ve Been Watching You (Move Your Sexy Body) 7:30

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