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Too $hort Ditches Hip-Hop for EDM with Diplo
26 Oct
Summary
- Too $hort collaborates with Diplo on new EDM track.
- The song 'Money Calling' features Nigerian artist Kah-Lo.
- Too $hort will headline an upcoming EDM festival on Halloween.
Veteran rapper Too $hort is making a significant pivot into electronic dance music, collaborating with the renowned DJ Diplo. Diplo has been mentoring Too $hort for years, fostering his interest in EDM and helping him develop his crossover sound. Their latest joint effort, a track titled "Money Calling," features Nigerian artist Kah-Lo and is slated for release on Diplo's upcoming album.
The new song received its debut performance this past Sunday at Diplo's Run Club event in San Francisco, drawing an impressive crowd of 20,000 attendees. Sources indicate that "Money Calling" is already generating considerable buzz. Too $hort confirmed his excitement for this new musical direction, stating his long-standing relationship with Diplo and their shared vision for creating impactful music.
Further highlighting his EDM ambitions, Too $hort is scheduled to headline the Escape festival in San Bernardino on October 31st. This performance will place him alongside prominent figures in the electronic music industry, providing a platform to test his evolving sound. While embracing this new genre, Too $hort emphasizes that he is not abandoning hip-hop, but rather exploring an exciting new adventure in EDM.
