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Shorty Mack
Birth name Derrelle Owens
Born (1981-06-09) June 9, 1981 (age 42)
Origin Sacramento, California, United States
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s) Producer, Rapper, songwriter, Actor
Years active 1991 - present
Labels Knockout
Associated acts Ray J

Derrelle Owens (born June 9, 1981), better known by his stage name Shorty Mack, is a producer, rapper and actor. He is most significantly known by his 1996 single, "Hard To Tame Me", and his self-titled debut album, both released under JVC/Vertex Music. He has since made appearances on numerous recordings by Ray J, including the Knockout remix of "Formal Invite" and the Smokin' Trees version of "What I Need". He also played the role of "Nyce" on the sitcom Moesha. Owens co-created Knockout Entertainment. A full-length album, tentatively titled Shorty Mack, was expected to be released in 2012.

Filmography

  • A Day In The Life (2009)
  • Welfare to Millionaire (2007)
  • Coach Carter (2005)
  • JC In The Hood (2006)

TV series

  • Moesha (1999–2001; 13 episodes)
  • Boston Public (2004; 1 episode)
  • Lincoln Heights(2007; 3 episodes)
  • For The Love Of Ray J (2009–2010)
  • Brandy and Ray J: A Family Business (2010–2011)

Discography

Studio albums

Year Title Chart positions
US US R&B
1996 Shorty Mac

Singles

Year Title Chart positions Album
US US R&B
1996 "Hard To Tame Me"
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Shorty Mac

Guest appearances

Year Song Album
2001 "Out Tha Ghetto" (with Ray J) This Ain't A Game
"Formal Invite" (Knockout Remix) (with Ray J, Pharrell & Brandy) Formal Invite - Single
2005 "Quit Actin" (with R. Kelly & Ray J) Raydiation
"Unbelievable" (with Ray J & Detail)
2006 "Smokin' Smokin' Trees" (with Snoop Dogg, Slim Thug, Nate Dogg & Ray J) --
2008 "Good Girl Gone Bad" (with Ray J) All I Feel
2009 "Good Times" (with Ray J) For The Love Of Ray J
2011 "Ready To Roll" (with Ray J) A Family Business
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