Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Today on Track Star*, we are quizzing legendary rapper Too $hort on Funk deep-cuts and influential Hip-Hop classics. Revealing the extent of his music knowledge, Too $hort gives us the opportunity to learn about and appreciate the overlapping worlds and influences of Motown, Funk, and Hip-Hop.
Too $hort takes the time today to show us some of the music he was raised on, breaking down how his father’s love of Funk and Motown influenced his own creative process and musical appreciation.
With personal stories and impressive knowledge, Too $hort presents a unique and important perspective on early Hip-Hop figures and influences.
This Episode's Track List:
Distant Lover - Marvin Gaye
Mary Jane - Rick James
Computer Love - Zapp
You Dropped A Bomb On Me - The Gap Band
It Was a Good Day - Ice Cube
I Get Around (ft. Shock G, Money B) - 2Pac
Stompin’ And Pimpin - 8Ball & MJG
EARFQUAKE - Tyler, The Creator
I Don’t F**k With You - Big Sean
DADZ LOVE - Justin Bieber, Lil B
Last Time That I Checc’d (ft YG) - Nipsey Hussle
Fantastic Voyage - Lakeside
Love’s Train - Con Funk Shun
Watch our podcast here:
https://play.megaphone.fm/f-rd86qotxojfhckdq6uaa
Today on Track Star*, we are quizzing legendary rapper Too $hort on Funk deep-cuts and influential Hip-Hop classics. Revealing the extent of his music knowledge, Too $hort gives us the opportunity to learn about and appreciate the overlapping worlds and influences of Motown, Funk, and Hip-Hop.
Too $hort takes the time today to show us some of the music he was raised on, breaking down how his father’s love of Funk and Motown influenced his own creative process and musical appreciation.
With personal stories and impressive knowledge, Too $hort presents a unique and important perspective on early Hip-Hop figures and influences.
This Episode's Track List:
Distant Lover - Marvin Gaye
Mary Jane - Rick James
Computer Love - Zapp
You Dropped A Bomb On Me - The Gap Band
It Was a Good Day - Ice Cube
I Get Around (ft. Shock G, Money B) - 2Pac
Stompin’ And Pimpin - 8Ball & MJG
EARFQUAKE - Tyler, The Creator
I Don’t F**k With You - Big Sean
DADZ LOVE - Justin Bieber, Lil B
Last Time That I Checc’d (ft YG) - Nipsey Hussle
Fantastic Voyage - Lakeside
Love’s Train - Con Funk Shun
Watch our podcast here:
https://play.megaphone.fm/f-rd86qotxojfhckdq6uaa
