What's My Favorite Word? cover

What's My Favorite Word?

Too Short · 2002

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

A laid-back yet assertive blend of G-funk grooves and explicit storytelling that defines West Coast hip-hop.

Why this album works

'What's My Favorite Word?' marked Too Short's continued relevance in hip-hop, debuting at number 20 on the Billboard 200. The album's explicit content and playful themes contributed to discussions around censorship in hip-hop, emphasizing the genre's raw honesty and cultural commentary.
Best for
laid-back vibes for cruising steady pacing for easy listening explicit storytelling with swagger
Context
When 'What's My Favorite Word?' was released in 2002, Too Short was solidifying his status as a pioneer of West Coast hip-hop, following his breakthrough with 'Get In Where You Fit In' in 1993. This album arrived during a prolific period for him, after several successful albums that helped establish the genre's sound and culture.
Stylistic neighbors
E-40· Dr. Dre· Kool Keith

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 Standout 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 Standout 4:17
  • 8 Female Players 3:48
  • 9 Cali-O 5:37
  • 10 Pimp Life Standout 5:35
  • 11 Call It Gangster 4:29
  • 12 Set Up 3:21
  • 13 She Loves Her 3:57
  • 14 The Movie 5:35

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata