Ms. Drama recently caught up with G-Unit’s latest signee Shawty Lo to discuss his new deal with New York titan 50 Cent. Shawty Lo broke down the finer details of his deal, indicating that it’s a split deal between his D4L imprint and 50’s infamous label. He also explained that he’s looking sign a bevy of new artists looking to expand their own musical movements.
“This venture means here that I am the new G-Unit [representative] down in the south,” he explained. “50’s switching like he’s the majors over me, and it’s like all the artists don’t have to trouble [with]…adapt[ing to New York] up here…or on the west coast. He accepts me for, not even an artist, but how I am [respected] down in the south…the joint venture’s between D4L, my record label, slash G-Unit, so it’s a 50/50 partnership. Basically, I’m looking to sign artists everywhere…I want artists to show their movement.”
Shawty Lo also discussed his upcoming sophomore album, titled Still Got Units. The D4L frontman explained that he changed the album’s title after he parted ways with his former label Asylum/Warner Bros., and that the new title links his previous effort to his new work and new label situation.
“My album was going to be called I Am Carlos,” he said. “My first album up on Asylum/Warner was called Units in the City, and I was going to come back and name my second album on the same label I Am Carlos, but since that I’m now out of that situation, I just feel like it’s a new day…I’m signed with G-Unit now, so Units in the City [fits].”
He also discussed the Unit’s influence on his sound, saying that while his music won’t deviate too far from his original style, there will be a noticeable difference. He did reveal, however, that his partners from G-Unit will join him on a collaboration for his album.
“Basically, my sound’s my sound,” he said. “I never change it unless it’s broken. We’re just going to add more flavor, turn my volume a little bit higher. I’ve got a very big powerhouse behind me [in 50 Cent, he’s] a marketing genius…the whole camp [will be featured].”
Watch the full interview to see Shawty Lo discussed his relationship with T.I. and whether D4L will reunite.
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this was a great move for shawty lo, hope he do his thing soon
Gotta keep hope alive somehow.
Okay well then I need to know where to submit music for Consideration.. I’m not gonna spout off about how dope I am and how it’s “the movement” or “the Truth” or any of that other silly useless B.S I am just going to tell you that I am a Lyricist and Let the Music speak for itself.. if your reading check me out..
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Nigga Please!!!!
Shawty Lo wins the “Lil Nigga Please” award!!!! HAHAHAHA
And what do you win? Look at yourself and look at your life and ask yourself this question. “What Awards Am I Winning?”
The grown ass man that doesn’t face paint fake beards on my face award!!!! Tattoo Side Burns were never in for a good reason!! HAHAHAHA
FUCKING LAME ASS MUTHAFUCKA!!! HAHAHAHAAH
Painted on beards and all that bullshit!!!
I just paid $22.87 for an iPad2-64GB and my girlfriend loves her Panas0nic Lumix GF 1 Camera that we got for $38.76 there arriving tomorrow by UPS. I will never pay such expensive retail prices in stores again. Especially when I also sold a 40 inch LED TV to my boss for $675 which only cost me $62.81 to buy. Here is the website we use to get it all from, BidNew.com
I just paid $22.87 for an iPad2-64GB and my girlfriend loves her Panas0nic Lumix GF 1 Camera that we got for $38.76 there arriving tomorrow by UPS. I will never pay such expensive retail prices in stores again. Especially when I also sold a 40 inch LED TV to my boss for $675 which only cost me $62.81 to buy. Here is the website we use to get it all from, BidsNew.com
I just paid $22.87 for an iPad2-64GB and my girlfriend loves her Panas0nic Lumix GF 1 Camera that we got for $38.76 there arriving tomorrow by UPS. I will never pay such expensive retail prices in stores again. Especially when I also sold a 40 inch LED TV to my boss for $675 which only cost me $62.81 to buy. Here is the website we use to get it all from, BidsNew. çomONLY
Don’t chew gum on camera! Especially if you aint doing a gum commercial, and if you’re the host/interviewer…
and don’t also say, “let’s talk about that”.
This is one of the downfalls of the internet, it gives these one hit wonders false hope
A story about Shawty Lo pops up, and people click on it to read it and it makes him think he’s still relevant
Then the album comes out and flops (which it will) and he gets a reality check
Seriously 50, are these rejects your signing the only ones intrested??…… Did everyone with talent and/or a future tell you to wipe your ass with that contract because of what your doin to Young Buck??
Laffy Taffy, They Know is more than one hit!
^^^no it isn’t!!! LOL
50 can’t save his own career, what do you think is he’s doing for yours? G-Unit been dead for years, release your album and have fun with 5,000 sales.
What are you doing with your life?
wow nobody checking for lo or g-unit
lmao @ shawty lo’s hair n chin strap
I heard that 50cents net worth is falling below standards. Two sources are giving me estimates like $150 mill to $250 mill, down from $450 mill. Time to smarten up 50cent. Live or die make your choice.
This Guy Raps Like He Had A Tracheotomy. How Did He Ever Get Noticed With ZERO Vocal Presence. This Ninja Could Scream and He Would Still Sound Like He Was Whispering. Please. Go. Home, and Quit Rapping. In. Public.
shawty Lo is okay but That New Young jeezy shit will be dominant. Fuck rick ross