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interview FLO-RIDA (August 2009) | Interview By: Handan Yousef

   Dubcnn recently caught up with Flo-Rida at a club in Sweden for a brief interview to discuss his sophomore album R.O.O.T.S which was released earlier this year and spawned the record breaking single "Right Round." In this chance interview we get the details on the album, find out his early influences and discover what led him into Hip-Hop and kept him motivated to chase success.





As ever, you can read this exclusive interview below and we urge you to leave feedback on our forums or email them to yash@dubcnn.com.

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Interview was conducted in August 2009 

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Dubcnn: How old were you when you first was introduced to Hip-Hop?

When I was around 11 years old I was a real big fan of 2 Live Crew, who had nice clothes and nice jewellery.


Dubcnn: Were Bone Thugs n Harmony a big influence on your music?

I mean I like Outkast, Bone Thugs n Harmony and I love Run DMC, Jimmy Hendrix, LL Cool J, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin and all type of music.


Dubcnn: You had a hard time in the beginning when you were coming up and you didn't quit, why was that?

My mom said keep faith and put God first, sacrifice be persistent, be patient and the sky is the limit.


Dubcnn: You're one of the few rappers that had both of your parents there when you were growing up. How was that?

I mean it was really off and on, I grew up in a single parent home but my dad came around and he inspired me musically because he played guitar and all types of music plus he sings as well.


Dubcnn: Have you ever had regular jobs?

Yes alot of regular jobs, when I lived in Las Vegas I dropped out of school, and I ended up working at the MGM Grand and they had me digging through thrash for like 3 dollars an hour, it was a graveshift job at night and I hated it, but I always kept my I eyes on the prize and here it is; we're successful baby.


Dubcnn: So you never gave up.

Yeah, never give up, never hold your head down, never fear no man, never trust anybody like the song on my album "R.O.O.T.S"


Dubcnn: I'm going to talk about DJ Khaled and Rick Ross..

And then we going to talk about me and you..


Dubcnn: *laughs* They said that they were the ones that introduced you to the industry. Is that true?

Yeah basically, you know Cool and Dre, Rick Ross, DJ Khaled showed me alot of love and I owe my respects to them. Poe Boy Entertainment first and foremost, C.O, Big Chuck, E Class and my manager Freezy they definitely helped me pave the way.


Dubcnn: Do you still work with them?

Yeah I still work with them.


Dubcnn: What do you see about the beef between Rick Ross and 50 Cent?

Personally I think they should put their differences aside and continue to make hot music because I don't like all the beefing and drama, just money money and love.


Dubcnn: You get alot of beats but how do you choose which one to write too?

It has to be something that inspires me and connects with me so I want to put lyrics on it.

Where's your champagne?

Dubcnn: I don't need any..

No hold on *goes and fixes something to drink*


Dubcnn: You have alot of big artists on your upcoming album, how was it working with Nelly Furtado, Akon and the others?

Shout out to Nelly Fortado for reaching out to me and wanting to be part of my album. They are definetly Icons in the game and inspire my music so I love working with them. We are shooting a video for Jump record with me and Nelly Furtado song which will be huge worldwide.


Dubcnn: There's a big trial in Sweden right now about Pirate bay and file sharing in Sweden, what do you think about file sharing on the internet?

Aw man, free download, illegally is not good.


Dubcnn: Are you also thinking of getting into the Movie industry?

Oh most definitely, I'm about to do movies and I got my own clothing line.


Dubcnn: Oh so we will see you in the movies soon?

Yeah, would you like that...maybe we can have our own scene me and you.


Dubcnn: *laughs* What kind of movies would you like too be in?

I like Action movies and I like Drama. Maybe be a hero in a movie.


Dubcnn: You have alot of songs for the ladies, why is that?

I mean the guys want to be where the ladies are at so it's all good.


Dubcnn: You're single "Right Round" was sampled from "Dead Or Alive" what made you sample that song?

Oh yeah, we chose that sample because it's classic and we made history selling over 600 000 units the first week, and I gotta thank the fans all over the world for making me number 1.


Dubcnn: Rumours say that you had a orgy with 11 girls in Hawaii? Is it true?

*laughs* We gone keep that on the low-low no comments.


Dubcnn: Why do you have so much love for Sweden?

Well Sweden got alot of love for me and you live here baby.


Dubcnn: *laughs* I heard you were in Africa, how was that?

Yeah, I did the MPD Awards there, it was the first time and it was a historical moment. I presented an award for best female artist, received an award, plus I opened and closed the show. The whole trip inspired my album R.O.O.T.S which most of us Africans we think of Africa as our root. Alot of struggle and I had my own spot in the hood and my momma kept saying sky is the limit and here I am today successful!


Dubcnn: Who would you like to work with from West Coast?

Maybe like Daz and Kurupt and also Snoop Dogg!


Dubcnn: Talk more about your album.

Oh yeah, this album is a classic album we got Akon, Nelly Furtado, my girl Tasha, and a track produced by Will I Am called "Available" so ladies I'm definitely single but maybe not since I'm with you. It's definitely a hot album so all my fans make sure you go out and cop it, go buy two, I mean I thank you guys because I couldn't be number 1 without you. I will continue to tour around the world and you can check me out MyContent.com.













 

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