Life Is...Too Short (stylized as Life Is... Too $hort) is the fifth studio album by American rapper Too Short. It was released in 1989 through Jive Records and RCA Records, although it appeared as a Dangerous Music/RCA Records release until Jive Records logos appeared on the release on October 25, 1990, after it became successful. It is currently his highest-selling album to date, being certified double platinum by the RIAA for sales of over 2 million copies. Critical Reception In 2022, Rolling Stone included Life Is... Too Short in their list of The 200 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums of All Time at 186. Track listing Personnel T. Bohanon - Producer Al Eaton - Guitar, Keyboards, Producer, Mixing Victor Hall - Photography Helen Kim - Vocals (background) Mr. Z - Clothing/Wardrobe Todd Shaw - Keyboards, Programming, Producer, Drum Programming, Mixing Janna Thomas - Vocals (background) Mark - Artwork Jeanette Wright - Vocals (background) Rappin' 4-Tay - Performer Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications References Too Short albums 1989 albums Jive Records albums