| Players | ||||
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| Released | May 27, 1985 | |||
| Recorded | 1985 | |||
| Studio | Different Fur Recordings | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 44:23 | |||
| Label | 75 Girls | |||
| Producer | Dean Hodges (also exec.) | |||
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Players is the second studio album by American Oakland-based rapper Too Short. It was released in 1985 via 75 Girls Records. Audio production of the entire record was handled by Dean Hodges, who also served as executive producer. [2]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Players" | 6:58 |
| 2. | "From Here to New York" | 6:08 |
| 3. | "Don't Even Stop" | 6:32 |
| 4. | "Wild, Wild West" | 7:03 |
| 5. | "Everytime" | 5:00 |
| 6. | "Dance (Don't Geek)" | 5:53 |
| 7. | "Coke Dealers" | 6:49 |
| Total length: | 44:23 | |
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