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| Mack of the Century... Too $hort's Greatest Hits | |
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| Greatest hits album by | |
| Released | November 28, 2006 |
| Recorded | 1987-2003 |
| Genre | Gangsta rap, old school |
| Label | Jive Records |
Mack of the Century... Too $hort's Greatest Hits is a compilation of the hits by rapper Too $hort. [1]
| # | Song | Year | Featured guest(s) | Original Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Freaky Tales" | 1987 | Born to Mack | |
| 2 | "Dope Fiend Beat" | 1987 | Born to Mack | |
| 3 | "Life Is... Too Short" | 1988 | Life Is...Too Short | |
| 4 | "I Ain't Trippin'" | 1988 | Life Is...Too Short | |
| 5 | "$hort but Funky" | 1990 | Short Dog's in the House | |
| 6 | "The Ghetto" | 1990 | Short Dog's in the House | |
| 7 | "I'm a Player" | 1993 | Get in Where You Fit In | |
| 8 | "Blowjob Betty" | 1993 | Get in Where You Fit In | |
| 9 | "In the Trunk" | 1992 | Shorty the Pimp | |
| 10 | "Burn Rubber" | 2003 | DJ NVS Stylz | Married to the Game |
| 11 | "Cocktales" | 1995 | Cocktails | |
| 12 | "Gettin' It" | 1996 | Parliament | Gettin' It |
| 13 | "Choosin'" | 2003 | Jagged Edge, Jazze Pha | Married to the Game |
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