Too Short's 1988 Jive debut, "Born to Mack," is a foundational album in the pimp-rap canon, showcasing his signature storytelling and uncompromisingly raw West Coast sound.
- "Born to Mack" was originally released on Too Short's own Dangerous Music label in 1987 before being reissued by Jive Records in 1988.
- The album contains the original version of "Don't Fight the Feelin'," which would later be re-recorded for his 1990 album "Short Dog's in the House."
- Despite its underground origins, "Born to Mack" helped solidify Too Short's reputation as a West Coast hip-hop mainstay.
Too Short is a rapper from Los Angeles, California, best known for his pioneering work in the pimp-rap subgenre. He emerged in the mid-1980s with a distinctive, straightforward delivery and often explicit lyrical content. In 1988, Too Short was transitioning to a major label, Jive Records, seeking wider distribution for his independent success.
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