What's My Favorite Word?
Too Short · 2002
62 min · 14 tracks · gangsta rap
A relentless blend of hard-hitting beats and unapologetic lyrics that epitomize West Coast hip-hop swagger.
Top tracks — play these first
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Get That Cheese — This track encapsulates the album's drive with its catchy hook and confident delivery, making it a standout anthem for hustlers.
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That's Right — Featuring an infectious beat and boastful lyrics, this song exemplifies Too Short's characteristic bravado and lyrical style.
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Cali-O — A quintessential West Coast track, it highlights regional pride with its laid-back vibe and clever wordplay, resonating with fans of the genre.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid production and thematic consistency but lacks depth for long-term engagement.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of heavy bass lines and syncopated hi-hats, characteristic of West Coast hip-hop production.
- Tracks often employ repetitive hooks that reinforce the central themes of each song, creating a sense of familiarity.
- Several songs include interludes where Too Short speaks directly to the listener, breaking up the flow and adding a personal touch.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- laid-back vibes for cruising
- steady pacing for easy listening
- explicit storytelling with swagger
- consistent flow with gradual peaks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek fast-paced energy
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid entry in Too Short's catalog that showcases his signature style.
- Career context
- Released on September 10, 2002, What's My Favorite Word? marks Too Short's eleventh studio album, solidifying his presence in the rap scene after a prolific career beginning in the late '80s. Following the commercial success of his previous album, You Nasty, this record continued to showcase his signature style while adapting to the evolving hip-hop landscape of the early 2000s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- E-40· Mac Dre· Snoop Dogg
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Quit Hatin', Part 1
The narrator confronts critics directly, addressing their jealousy amidst a backdrop of celebratory production.
This moment showcases a bold confrontation that shifts the focus from self-promotion to a critique of detractors, reflecting a deeper narrative within the bravado.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Triple X 4:47
- 2 Get That Cheese 3:32
- 3 That's Right 4:10
- 4 The Old Fashioned Way 4:23
- 5 Quit Hatin', Part 1 4:48
- 6 Quit Hatin', Part 2 4:12
- 7 Lollypops 4:17
- 8 Female Players 3:48
- 9 Cali-O 5:37
- 10 Pimp Life 5:35
- 11 Call It Gangster 4:29
- 12 Set Up 3:21
- 13 She Loves Her 3:57
- 14 The Movie 5:35
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