Fade Dogg Interview
Words by Karl Orts
Introduce yourself & How you feelin?
Whats goin down.. this Fade dogg aka Capn Slap A Hoe aka Mr. F*%# Errbody.. Im good mayne.. stayin busy workin on project after project.
How long have you been rapping?
Ive been rappin for 15 yrs.
What first got you interested?
What first got me interested in music was the first time i heard Cypress Hill showed me Latinos can do whateva.
What first got me interested in music was the first time i heard Cypress Hill showed me Latinos can do whateva.
Where the name FadeDogg come from?
Growin up, I was always gettn faded up and boys started calling me Fade Dogg.. And it just stuck wit me eva since.
What’s your inspiration?
Honestly, The freedom of speech. I say what i feel and what goes around me, people always hide behind what they say.. i tell it like it is.
When did you decide you wanted to take your music seriously?
in 1998 when i hooked up with Brown Tribe and other artist out here we were doin our thang then started gettn paid for raps and our cds and it got me hooked on music when people started really feelin it.
So you coming outta of San Antonio Tx , who the 5 artist to look out for in S.A beside yourself?
Question, Big Roddy, Big Rob, SO.S.A. and Famous.
alot more but u asked for 5...lol
alot more but u asked for 5...lol
What are some accomplishments that you have achieved, and are most proud of?
Out of all everythang ive done, I would say gettin a Gold plaque for producing "On the Curb" off of Baby Bash's "Smokin Nephew" album. That will put a smile onna mesikans face. Also seeing the city come out for my B-Day bash in November of 09..Showed me i've really Put on fo my city!
Do you feel like the internet is helping you as an artist?
hell ya!!!!.. The industry has gone digital now.. Alot of people keep in contact of me thru the internet. Its a good thing if people think its not. you can make alotta moves just by sittin at your computer or phone.
Do you have any upcoming projects, events or anything?
Im working on droppin a new compilation called "San Antonio Thugs 3" which features me and Big Roddy.. Also workin on a new album coming this summer.
and u are about to see alot of me all over so might wanna get use to it.
and u are about to see alot of me all over so might wanna get use to it.
10 years from now where do you want to be?
I'm definitely gonna still be in music but lookin into gettn the business side. Breakin artist out my city and texas.
Any shoutouts you want to give out?
Shout out 2 all my Tone City Family. Mike Duece, Mr. Boozer and Travis at Supafly, DJ Felon, 98.5 The Beat and Hammburger for recognizing game of a Mex, Mr. Rogers and DSF, Baby Bash and the stooie bros, Chingo Bling and Big Chile, JKapone and da Top Dollar Family, The whole city of San Antonio.. Its Finna go dineee!!
