# Short But Funky

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"**Short But Funky**" is a song by American rapper [Too Short](/source/Too_Short), released in 1990 by [Jive Records](/source/Jive_Records) as the [lead single](/source/Lead_single) from his album *[Short Dog's in the House](/source/Short_Dog's_in_the_House)* (1990). It is based on a sample of the song "High" by American funk band [Skyy](/source/Skyy_(band)).

In contrast to the rapper's previous works, "Short But Funky" is devoid of any profanity or violent lyrical content. It was produced by Keenan Foster, who co-wrote the song with Dame "Dangerous" Edwards in an attempt to embody a more light-hearted, radio-friendly aesthetic, as well as to allow Too Short to perform in a different [flow](/source/Flow_(music)) and adopt unfamiliar subject matter.[1]

The song peaked at number 36 on the [Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks](/source/Hot_R%26B/Hip-Hop_Singles_%26_Tracks) chart, and at number 14 on the [Hot Rap Songs](/source/Hot_Rap_Songs) chart. Considered one of Too Short's more popular songs, it was re-released in 2006 on *[Mack of the Century... Too Short's Greatest Hits](/source/Mack_of_the_Century..._Too_Short's_Greatest_Hits)*.

## Track listing

- **US 12" vinyl**

1. "Short But Funky" (Radio Version) (4:13)
1. "Short But Funky" (Hula & K Fingers Remix) (3:41)
1. "Short But Funky" (Extended Remix) (5:30)
1. "Life Is... Too Short" (Live in Oakland 1990) (3:48)
1. "Short But Funky" (Instrumental) (4:39)

## Chart Positions

Chart Position Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks 36 Hot Rap Singles 14

## References

1. ["Too $hort Breaks Down His 25 Most Essential Songs"](http://www.complex.com/music/2012/02/too-short-breaks-down-his-25-most-essential-songs/short-but-funky)

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