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Magnolia Shorty Interview: SXSW 2010

Magnolia ShortyRapper and hip-hop artist Magnolia Shorty is all about New Orleans. She was christened by the late rapper, Magnolia Slim, who was also from the Magnolia Projects in New Orleans. Discovered by Brian "Birdman" Williams, Magnolia Shorty is the second female rapper to sign on with Cash Money Records. She is currently working on her second album-- a follow-up to her 2009 release of 'Monkey on Tha D$ck.' She shares her thoughts with Spinner.com about her very first trip to SXSW.

Describe your sound in your own words.

It's New Orleans. We're just trying to make it bigger and give people the flavor of bounce. New Orleans created that flavor and we just want to make it worldwide where other people can really get to know our style and how we keep our bounce.

How did you come on the rap scene?

I knew since I was 6 years old, watching videos on Channel 10 "The Box," that I wanted to be a rapper. I've been rapping since I was 12 years old. I was working on mix tapes and my verse while rapping at block parties. I eventually got introduced to Cash Money Records and we just went from there.

What are your musical influences?

People say my sound is like Foxy Brown. I'm very influenced by Michael Jackson, SWV, Beyonce, and Eve.

What can we expect from one of your shows?

I put all my emotions out there on stage. People can expect to dance, a lot of energy and just me giving them my all. I would expect them to want to come again.

How did you come up with your band name?

Magnolia Slim, who was also known as Soulja Slim, gave me the name Magnolia Shorty. We both lived in the Magnolia Projects in New Orleans.

What's your biggest vice?

Eating. I like pastas, mussels and crawfish. New Orleans is known for their crawfish.

What's in your festival survival kit?

My flat iron. I like to be pretty.

What are you most excited for at this year's SXSW?

It's my first time there and it's a big opportunity for me to get my verse heard and really let people to know who I am.

Who was your first celeb crush?

Jadakiss.

What's your musical guilty pleasure?

Love songs. Keith Sweat. I Can't ever turn Keith Sweat off.

What's your favorite part of the whole musical process?

Being myself and believing that people came out to see me. Pleasing my fans makes me smile.

What inspires your lyrics?

My life, period. It's about how women are towards other women, things that men do to women that hurt them. I just give a woman a message that she can relate to.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

I'll be in Hollywood.


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ROSALINDA W.


To her family hold on to God's unchangeing hands, your loss in just,
Senseless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
God Help Us

December 25 2010 at 5:42 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ben Hudson

I do not know much about u but my heart goes out to your family.

December 23 2010 at 12:53 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Nittie out tha city

say bra my city aint learnd shit yet,katrina open up doors so we can c how life can b lost n a split sec,man man knew he had dat shit on him,why ride around wit tha gurl like nothin wrong,we just was @ tha club a month ago brah,she was supposed 2 jump on me an tha voice of baton rouge late rapper Nu$$ie "they hate my,im hurt an mad @ tha same tyme cuz she knew cuz we tld her bout tha nigga,i luv yu fat an its gon b hard 2 not c yu again,my kidz will miss tha teddie,ladies do better please,bye fat.....Nittie

December 22 2010 at 8:13 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Gioia corleone

Yella boi, pimp daddy, kilo g, g slimm, sporty t,12oclock, Magnolia slim AKA solja, big Ed, katey redd, mr Ivan , vl mike , magnolia shorty , everlasting hitman, dj irv, bulletproof aka Lil D!! We losing the voice of the streets! It's ashame all to young!!! Rip never forget

December 21 2010 at 11:36 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
musamagix

i just gotta say recently messy mya died he got shot so did magnolia r.i.p magnolia shorty u will be missed bye every1 about dat messy mya thing nd u i hope they solve the murders

December 21 2010 at 10:22 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
vanessa

my heart goes out to magnolia shorty family on the lost for ur daughter or granddaughter y ppl have so must hate against ppl in this world she didnt have to loss her life like this right before christmas holidays and right around the new years holidays...this like the song william mcdowell sing i give myself away rest in peace whoeva did this i hope u just turn urself in because this family its hurting right now right before christmas holidays

December 20 2010 at 10:58 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Janeka

R.i.p Magnolia shorty !! We luv u, nd will alwyz hold ur music down..u came soo far for ur life to be cut soo short..da good die young, nd ur battle is done !! U made ur mark in dis hateful world, nd paradise in God's memory is where u now belong. :*}

December 20 2010 at 8:43 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply