"Cocktales" is a song by American rapper Too Short, released in 1994 as the lead single from his ninth studio album Cocktails (1995). The song was produced by Shorty B.
| "Cocktales" | ||||
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| Single by Too $hort | ||||
| from the album Cocktails | ||||
| Released | 1994 | |||
| Genre | Dirty rap | |||
| Length | 6:06 | |||
| Label | Jive | |||
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| Producer(s) | Shorty B | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Cocktales" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editThe title of the song is a play on the word "cocktails". Too Short described the song as "'Freaky Tales' part three, part four, whatever the fuck. Same shit."[1] Lyrically, the song finds him detailing his many sexual conquests.[2]
Music video
editA music video for the song was filmed. It features a Cadillac, the same one which Too Short used in the video of "I'm a Player".[1]
Charts
edit| Chart (1995) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 69 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[4] | 43 |
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[5] | 3 |
References
edit- ^ a b Staley, Willy (February 24, 2012). "Too $hort Breaks Down His 25 Most Essential Songs". Complex. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
- ^ Wallace, Riley (August 21, 2020). "20 Rap Songs Just As Filthy As Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion's 'WAP'". HipHopDX. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
- ^ "Too $hort Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
- ^ "Too $hort Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
- ^ "Too $hort Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 10, 2023.