Too $hort ft. Sir Michael Rocks & C.O. - Trying to Come Up Music Video

Too $hort - Trying to Come Up

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Album: No TrespASSing

Label: Unsigned

Both the rich rewards and the potential pitfalls of the dope game have been covered time and time again in rap records. As long as there are young people Trying to Come Up in the ‘hood, though, the topic will continue to be a crucial one. On his latest alt-single and music video, Too $hort takes a break from his usually, booty-centric subject matter to drop some knowledge on the potential consequences of the street life. Backed by a currently-unknown beatsmith’s understated keys, the Bay Area vet empathizes with the motivations that drive impressionable youths to illicit hustles, but emphasizes that the chance to shine isn’t worth losing years of your life—or all of it—when the po’s start asking question: “I know you wanna come up, make a few mil / but the homies gonna kill you if you tell.” Cool Kids emcee Sir Michael Rocks echoes the headliner on his closing verse, and C.O. ties the record together with a sung hook. If you’re feeling this cautionary banger, plenty more quality tunes await on Too $hort’s No TrespASSing album, available in stores and online as of Feb. 28. Additionally, Sir Michael Rocks is set to appear in the Booth’s own March 17, SXSW showcase. Click here to peep his exclusive “Road to SXSW” interview.

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DJ Z DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 11633	Rating: DJ Z's Top Rated Songs By itself the song isn't overly impressive, but alongside the visual (and Sir Michael's inclusion) its impactful. Its a welcome change to hear Too Short not talking about pimpin hoes and smackin' b*tches. Follow @DJBooth
	Posted on Mar 09, 2012

Max Pete DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 1633	Rating: Max Pete's Top Rated Songs I have heard a lot better from Too Short. This does however have a good message to it.
	Posted on Mar 09, 2012

djblaze DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 7960	Rating: djblaze's Top Rated Songs I always thought Too $hort's flow was pretty basic and that will never change. I wouldn't mind it on those late nights when you are feelin a little sway-zee... Follow @djblaze_djbooth
	Posted on Mar 09, 2012

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	Posted on Mar 09, 2012

Dj first n last DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 172	Rating: Dj first n last's Top Rated Songs For Too $hort this is really good, his word play and lyrics have improved and the instrumental and chorus are great very classy
	Posted on Mar 09, 2012

Karan Gupte DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 8863	Rating: Karan Gupte's Top Rated Songs Need to start posting more real rap like this.
	Posted on Aug 26, 2012