Original Interview was Conducted in Spanish. Short Dawg has a huge following in the Latin Community, the original transcripts can be found here.
***Some verbiage may be awkward in result of Spanish-English Translation***
SHORT DAWG is a member of Young Money since last year and a friend of Lil Wayne , with whom he collaborated on songs like " Money in the way "or Me and my drank . " He was previously signed to Def Jam but now a new stage with one of the most powerful teams of rap, but relax. On the contrary. He spends every morning in the Atlanta studio working on his poems. SWAGGA MUSIC had the opportunity to talk to him and this is what he told us.
SWAGGA MUSIC: Many people I first heard the song " Me and My Drank "featuring Lil Wayne. When you meet him?
SHORT DAWG : It was at least 2007. We had, you know, friends in common, and he also had heard me as an artist. We leave the same area, and Mack Maine , who is currently the president of Young Money , came and introduced us.
SWAGGA MUSIC: How many hours do you spend in the studio each day?
SHORT DAWG: I'm in the studio every week. Depends on the day. Some nights I'm going on 10 or 11 and return at 6 or 7 am.
SWAGGA MUSIC: Are you going to study at night and not by the day?
SHORT DAWG: Yes. I do a lot of work at night. They rarely go to the study day.
SWAGGA MUSIC: When you signed to Young Money?
SHORT DAWG : Last year.
SWAGGA MUSIC: Before you were with Def Jam. How was the experience? I was not so good as now ...
SHORT DAWG: Well, it was different. Russell was back in the game and I was signed to his label ... It was a new situation and they did not really have a full team on the label. There are a lot of things that happen when a matter of power. On the label they did not have much experience in regard to dealing with new artists.
SWAGGA MUSIC: Maybe this is why, you've had several mixtapes studio album but has not yet arrived. Are you working on it?
SHORT DAWG: Yes, I am currently working on it.
SWAGGA MUSIC: Must be a very competitive atmosphere to be a member of Young Money. In what ways have you changed since you signed?
SHORT DAWG: I would not call it competition because we do not compete with each other to see who is better. Is more about motivating you know .. and well, I'm working with Young Money more and I'm recording with force.
SWAGGA MUSIC : What is the role of the new Lil Wayne Young Money artists?
SHORT DAWG : He is letting me do what I'm doing. Most of the time come and listen to any idea that I may have or come to me with ideas and questions. We help each other.
SWAGGA MUSIC : I read that you can sing, not just rapping. Is it true?
SHORT DAWG: (laughs) I have some songs for the girls.
SWAGGA MUSIC: Maybe we could sing something to see how you do.
SHORT DAWG: I need to drink water before doing so.
SWAGGA MUSIC: Okay, maybe next time.
SHORT DAWG : Yeah, maybe next time.
SWAGGA MUSIC: I'd like to ask you about Nicki Minaj. She is one of the few rappers famous and probably one of the few women on the team of Young Money. You think it's harder for her because of this?
SHORT DAWG: Do I think it is harder? Of course. It's a bit difficult for a woman in this industry because there are many men in power ...
SWAGGA MUSIC: You must also collaborated with Sean Kingston "She said stop." How was that experience?
SHORT DAWG: It was good. Sean Kingston is a cool guy.
SWAGGA MUSIC: Lil Wayne's album "Tha Carter IV" is now finished. Has confirmed it. Have you heard?
SHORT DAWG: Yes, I have heard almost everything. It's amazing, is amazing. Like other "Carters" wonderful.
SWAGGA MUSIC: What advice would you give to those starting in rap?
SHORT DAWG: They are focused, work hard and put many hours in the studio. If you work hard, you get benefits from it.
SWAGGA MUSIC: Finally, for the hearing of Spain and Latin America that will listen or read this interview and is interested in knowing more about you and your music. How can you do?
SHORT DAWG: You can follow me on Twitter.com / elvisFrEsHley or find my music Myspace.com / southernflamespitta . In addition Shortdawg.com be available soon.
SWAGGA MUSIC: Thank you for your time, it was a pleasure and good luck with the music.
SHORT DAWG : Thank you.
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