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The Bronx native Shorty Long hails from the same Forest housing projects area that produced Lord Finesse, Mike Smooth, Showbiz, Diamond D and Fat Joe. Like his esteemed neighbors, Shorty was also inspired to write rhymes and record tracks; first doing so in the late 80’s. Around 1993, Shorty Long decided to put up his own money and start the indie label; Long Shorr Records. Connecting with Lord Finesse for production, he recorded the 12” “Shorty’z Doin’ His Own Thang” which was released in 1994 and became an instant underground classic. With write-ups in The Source, vinyl spins on Stretch and Bobbito and the accompanying video getting played on video shows everywhere, Shorty Long looked to continue his promising start. He did this by re-connecting with his old friend, Mike Smooth, and adding him as a partner in Long Shorr. From there the duo collaborated on a follow up 12”, “You Know It’s Good Baby” in 1996. While various other songs were recorded during this time, including collaborations with several D.I.T.C. crew producers, nothing was ever released. That is, of course, until now….