Due to the success of rapper Snoop Dogg�s last album , Malice N Wonderland, the rapper has decided to release a new project entitled More Malice.
More Malice will feature five songs from Malice N Wonderland as well as five new tracks and two remixes.
"The response to Malice N Wonderland has been so incredible that I had to drop another banger for the fans. They have been asking for more - so I'm giving them More Malice,� said Snoop. �I also wanted everyone to get something special so we are adding a mini-movie to the mix - with me in the starring role. The homie Jamie Foxx came through to be a part of it as well - between the action and the storyline, people are in for a big surprise."
As an added bonus More Malice will also come with a mini-movie featuring Snoop, Jamie Foxx, Xzibit, and Nipsey Hussle. In the 40-minute movie Snoop plays a superhero by the name of Malice who fights crime in his city of Wonderland.
More Malice and the accompanying movie will be released on March 23, 2010.
Canberra, Australia - Reported by Justin on 13 December
Xzibit announces a 13 show December 2009 European tour!
Xzibit has announced another 13 show Europe tour starting in Lucerne, Switzerland on December 4!
Here is where you can catch X performing:
04 Dec 09 Lucerne, Switzerland (Der Froschkoenig) 05 Dec 09 Paris, France (Space Tropicale) 06 Dec 09 Paris, France (Hosting Party @ Sens's) 11 Dec 09 Cologne, Germany (Essigfabrik) 12 Dec 09 Nassjo, Sweden (SPORT HALLEN) 13 Dec 09 Zwickau, Germany (Alter Gasometer e.V) 15 Dec 09 Oslo, Norway (TBA) 17 Dec 09 Gothenburg, Sweden (Parken) 18 Dec 09 Angers, France (Le Chabada) 19 Dec 09 Biel, Switzerland (Volkshau) 20 Dec 09 Purmerend, Netherlands (P3 Purmerend) 22 Dec 09 Den Haag, Netherlands (Paard van Troje) 23 Dec 09 Zwolle, Netherlands (HEDON)
If you can catch Xzibit live on stage, be sure to do it, you won't regret it (trust me, i've seen him live 6 times, the shows GO OFF!)
"Xzibit's "So What" featuring Inglewood, CA's U-N-I is the second release from Cashmere Agency Presents Mr. Grustle & Tha Russian's Dubstep LA: Embrace The Renaissance Vol. 1 Mixed By Plastician. Crafted by famed Dubstep producer D1, "So What," seamlessly blends Dubstep's heavy oscillating bass lines and dark syncopated sounds with the lineup's fierce lyricism.
Cashmere Agency Presents Mr. Grustle & Tha Russian's Dubstep LA: Embrace The Renaissance Vol. 1 Mixed By Plastician hits the net September 9 and features famed Dubstep producers Benga, 12th Planet and Caspa alongside hip-hop stars like Murs, Grouch and Eligh, Grand Puba, Ras Kass and Eve. It also features Snoop Dogg's Chase & Status produced "Snoop Dogg Millionaire" which recently leaked to the web."
Canberra, Australia - Reported by Justin on 03 September
Xzibit set to star in Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans
Xzibit is set to star in Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans. The movie will be released in 2009 and will star Nicolas Cage, Val Kilmer, Eva Mendes and Fairuza Balk.
Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans Synopsis: After severely injuring his back while saving a prisoner from drowning in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, homicide detective Terence McDonagh (Nicolas Cage) is promoted to lieutenant, prescribed painkillers and returned to active duty.
A year later, he is addicted to both Vicodin and cocaine. But his responsibilities to the force continue, and when a family of African immigrants is found massacred, Terence is handed the case by his superiors. In the convoluted moral universe in which Terence lives, it's possible to be a protective boyfriend to his escort girlfriend Frankie (Eva Mendes), look after a witness wanted by a notorious drug dealer (played by car-modifying rapper Xzibit), score drugs from intimidated club kids, regularly hallucinate about reptiles, have a lucky crack pipe and still somehow be charged with protecting the general public.
Canberra, Australia - Reported by Justin on 20 August
Xzibit Interview: Xzibit - The Hunger For More @ HiphopDX
Few artists as lyrically capable as Xzibit have made it to household status. Although Pimp My Ride, acting and Sprite endorsements may have led to Alvin Joiner becoming a celebrity to older generations and non-Hip Hop listeners, Mr. X-to-the-Z's formula for rhymes, not cars is "putting paint where there ain't."
A relatively quiet first half of 2009 has found Xzibit touring throughout Europe. The California-based emcee credits Germany with giving him first plaque 13 years ago, and the Likwit Crew standout used the opportunity, touring with Tash and brethren, to remind everybody - including perhaps himself, that he's still emersed in the culture that built him.
In a brief but powerful discussion with HipHopDX, Xzibit explains why he's plotting a return to the Rap of his roots. After the longest delay in his career between albums, read how reaching the fans has touched the rapper's heart and his hunger for more.
Canberra, Australia - Reported by Justin on 25 July
New Download: Bishop Lamont takes rappers to 'chuuch' with Dr. Dre, Xzibit
Perpetual West Coast next-to-bat rapper Bishop Lamont climbs up from limbo to deliver scriptures once again. "Hallelujah" appears to be the latest leak from Bishop Lamont's highly anticipated debut album, The Reformation. Bishop Lamont is the long-time protege of legendary rap producer and West Coast icon Dr. Dre, an association that builds excitement for his debut to feverish levels.
Though the last time Bishop Lamont was in the news, it was for rumors that he had been dropped from Dre's Aftermath imprint. After some back and forth between VladTV, who originally broke the story, and Bishop Lamont, fans were left confused as to the rapper's current status with Dr. Dre and Aftermath.
The leak of "Hallelujah" would seem to allay fears that Bishop had been dropped. In the song, he raps from the position of preacher and educates the congregation about fake rappers. Xzibit hops on the hook, playing the role as another preacher (or assistant?). Dr. Dre rounds out the concept with a fire-and-brimstone, apocalyptic beat featuring some really hard drums and eerie church choir singing. Bishop sticks to pretty standard subject matter--fake gangsters and the demonic Hollywood influence--but he also sticks to his concept, which makes it really fresh. Hopefully, The Reformation sees the light of day, unlike so many other Aftermath projects.
My apologies for not sending this out earlier. If you can catch Xzibit live on stage, be sure to do it, you won't regret it (trust me, i've seen him live 6 times, the shows GO OFF!)
Be sure to check out Xzibit's Twitter and Youtube channel. You'll see some funny footage (especially in the cafe in Amsterdam!).
Go out there and get your tickets! Justin - XzibitCentral.com founder
Canberra, Australia - Reported by Justin on 03 April
New Xzibit Blog Post: 500,000th member of "mrxtothaz" twitter will win!!!!
A first class ticket plus 1, to an XZIBIT show of your choice with a limo ride to the show, accompanied with a 10k shopping spree!!! don't sleep........ pass the word!! No Bullshit. Alvin "XZIBIT" Joiner PS. a great point was made, a winner will be selected from the followers that already are here and get the same package at the time of the selection of the winner.
Canberra, Australia - Reported by Justin on 07 March
New Xzibit Blog Post: MR X to tha Z says: I HAVE NO BEEF WITH DIDDY!!!!!
Wow, so I wake up this morning and my phone is going nuts. I turn on the computer and find all this shit about me "throwing puffy under the gay bus" whatever that means. All this SPIN that you journalist are putting on the statements I made on a radio show to DIRECTLY effect a guy in a manor not intended is wrong. I got a call yesterday (which caught me off guard) from Diddy himself stating the club was an after hours spot called "space" I believe. The rumor mill that has ground this bullshit out to be the shit storm that it is, is doing so on its own accord. Like I said at the top, I have no beef with Diddy. BUT WAIT... a bigger problem I see is the negative stance these hip hop sites and blog sites are taking when speaking of gay people in general. All I can say to that is :PEOPLE GROW UP! I do NOT like to spread hate and make it a point not to do so, so this is not the way I intended this interview to unfold. You heard it directly from me ladies and gents, Im looking forward to the issues at hand that really mean something to both my fans and Diddys as well: ART & MUSIC.
Canberra, Australia - Reported by Justin on 26 February
New Xzibit Blog Post: THE FIRST 100 DAYS........
WE HAVE A NEW PRESIDENT!!!!!! Ladies and gentlemen, I must say I never thought I would see what I witnessed yesterday. I was always told "It would be a cold day in hell before we see a Black President." Well Im proud to announce that it was 28 degrees in hell yesterday. There is a huge amount of accomplishment that went into yesterday, reaching back to MLK and the entire civil rights movement. I sat on the couch all day switching channels to see all the coverage, of course FOX news talked shit the whole way. President Obama showed concern for Ted Kennedy at such delicate time and truly showed what class is supposed to be like. (thats right I said "class" fuck the term "swag" I hate that shit.) The american people seemed to be pleased all in all but at the same time I pray that they are REALISTIC as well. President Obama has a HUGE task in front of him, (havin him out doing the running man till 4am aint gonna help either) he is actually at work as we speak. It's gonna take time to clean up the mess we have been going thru for the last 8 years and THEN get to the agenda of his cabinet. You know "us" tho. We want immediate gratification and quick results, but we have to be better than that now. We have to be accountable and set some examples for the kids who are growing up during these exciting times. Be involved when and where you can, I think so many people did not feel patriotic because of the long standing disconnect between government and "real people" or the "streets". now its not like that. If any thing people will start being more attentive to the political process, which will in turn fuel people wanting to show up. I am all for it. My hope is with the new president but my faith is with the man up stairs. Just wanted to share my thoughts on yesterdays events. Let me now how you felt about yesterday in the comments, would love to see what your take on it was......Oh please leave all "nigger" and "I hate nigger" rhetoric else where, I want objective discussion. XZIBIT
Canberra, Australia - Reported by Justin on 26 January
Xzibit receives praise from X-Files 2 writer: Frank Spotnitz
In a recent interview with Frank Spotnitz, one of the writers of X-Files 2: I want to believe, he praises Xzibit's acting skills.
An extract of the interview from Movieweb:
Movieweb- There are a few new additions here with Amanda Peet, Billy Connolly and Xzibit. Did you guys write any of these roles with any of them in mind, or how did you come across them for these roles?
Frank Spotnitz- We didn't write with Amanda or Xzibit in mind. Xzibit was a big discovery for us. He just came in and destroyed in the room and he became our first choice after he read.
Xzibit will star in a number of big budget movies in the near future, including "Bad Lieutenant", "Fencewalker" and "Pinkville".
Stay tuned to XzibitCentral.com for more information about these movies in the near future!
Canberra, Australia - Reported by Justin on 03 December
New Xzibit track 'Gotta Get Em' / Download Xzibit's mixtape!
A new unreleased Xzibit track has surfaced entitled 'Gotta Get Em'. The track contains hard hitting lyrics about the unfortunate passing of Xzibit's second son Xavier:
'...Xavier Kingston, Xavier Kingston, May 15th I held him all through the weekend, on the 4th day the doctors helped with his breathing, on the 7th day vital signs became uneven, the 12th day my son died in my arms...'
To download the track go to http://www.xzibitcentral.com, scroll down to "Featured Xzibit Audio". While you're there check out T.I's new track Live Your Life featuring Rihanna.
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In other news, Xzibit's latest retail album (Full Circle) and his previous mixtape release (Appetite for Destruction Mixtape) are available for purchase and download on his website at http://www.xzibit.com/merchandise - Full Cirle costs $10 to download and Appetite for Destruction is only $5.
Stay tuned to http://www.xzibit.com/merchandise in the next few weeks as we will have some exclusive unreleased tracks dating back to 'The Golden State Project' days - yes thats right, we've got some exclusives for you!
Canberra, Australia - Reported by Justin on 25 November
New Xzibit Blog: BACK 2 THE FUTURE & AUSTRALIAN "MEXICAN" FOOD.....
So today its Saturday the 4th of Oct. about 2:41pm in the afternoon, but at home its still friday. weird right! When I leave here I will go back in time and land in LA on a monday even though I leave on tuesday. Fuckin confusing if you dont know shit about international time diffrences. I am alright out here, I had a 15 hour travel day yesterday, and when I got off the plane one of the homies "WILDCHILD" from "LOOTPACK" was at the airport about to go do his own gigs out here. crazy. I was beat when I got here so I chilled and tried to relax. I got up early to go for a run and ran into a "mexican" food place and HAD to come back when it opened. Now this is a big deal because I LOVE mexican food, IM biased to "NEW MEXICAN/ SOUTHWEST" style food becuase I used to live there, but southern cali has its share of great places to eat as well. To be in australia where there are NO mexicans, I had to see what it was all about. Well folks I would like to tell you they got the right direction with the menu BUT it took a weird turn and they had like, BBQ chicken / RIBS and Cajun potato wedges, the nachos had chilli on em. (like the shit you eat in the winter time) the taquitos were cool, cant fuck that up too bad anyhow. Never the less, I ate and had to come tell you guys. Basicly im fuckin bored. I go on stage tonight at 8:30pm and play for an hour. so tommorow I will tell you how the performance and the after party goes. If you live out here in australia come to the show in Sydney tommorow night, @ the Forum. And bring some BACKWOODS!(sweet aromatic cigars) were out. LOL
OH NO!!! OJ IS OVER!!!!! GUILTY VERDICT PASSED!
Yes folks just saw it on cnn. the juice has offically been squeezed. Well, hope he knows which gang he's gonna join when he gets on the inside. Very sad conclusion to a troubled man. Learn from this one folks.
Canberra, Australia - Reported by Justin on 06 October
New Xzibit Blog: I GOTTA GET READY TO ROLL......
All the way back to Australia on the 1st, for a couple of shows. So today I have rehershals with all the fellas. In Australia there is a festival called "GRAZZHOPPER FESTIVAL". Its a music festival with rock, hip hop, & dance music. That show is in the Geelong region of Aussi land! (you have to google it for exact location). Then the next day I will be in Sydney Australia to rock a indoor show. I love to travel and perform in diffrent countries, it opens up so many avenues and thoughts when I get to come back and create new music. My set is a hour long so rehershals go from 6pm till 10pm tonight. I take live shows very seriously, I want to bring the album experience to the stage and leave the crowd with a connection, there are TONS of artist who shine on wax but SUCK live....that aint kosher. Hip hop is not how good you can market yourself or how many guest apperances you get, Its how you bring THE MUSIC TO LIFE and how hard you get the crowd rockin'. Call me old school, but thats what it's all about. KRS ONE said "RAP IS SOMETHING YOU DO, HIP HOP IS SOMETHING YOU LIVE". Soak that one in and apply it if this is what you want to do with your life. Its not easy, but it sure is FUN.
STAY FOCUSED!!!!!
XZIBIT
RIP: PAUL NEWMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FOR MORE INFO ABOUT TOURS AND SHOWS GO TO MY WEB SITES! XZIBIT.COM OR XZIBITCENTRAL.COM
Canberra, Australia - Reported by Justin on 29 September
Interview with Xzibit regarding his upcoming Australian tour
Time To Get Busy, Y’all: Getting up and ready to leave his mark …
He has pimped our rides on MTV, XXX’d us on the big screens and now the megastar that is Xzibit is getting ready to bring his famous brand of Hip Hop to Geelong as one of the international headlining acts for the Grazzhopper Festival.
Xzibit is easily one of the biggest names of this century, and although he is equally as famous for his TV and film exploits, it’s his popular rap music including tracks like ‘Multiply’ and ‘X’ that catapulted him into total stardom. His impressive catalogue, along with his renowned live shows that have taken him all over the world, are now set to draw masses of hip hop fans and music lovers in general to Beckley Park on October 4.
In preparation for the festival I had the unique chance to talk to Xzibit about his impressions of Australia, what audiences can expect at the festival and what the future holds for this remarkable performer.
With various promotional and concert tours Xzibit has been to Australia a number of times before but for those people who are curious as to how Xzibit got involved with Grazzhopper according to the man himself it was as simple as: “They called me, they booked it.”
In regards to previous trips to Australia Xzibit was somewhat reluctant to discuss incidents like: “Almost drowning and then having my run in on the Rove show…” he was, however, happy to alter the subject to kangaroo pizza. “We can talk about the kangaroo pizza though. I had some kangaroo pizza one of the first times I went out there, right before I went on the boat. It was weird it tasted kind of rubbery like deer meat. Its one of those things you just have to try like alligator, I was just in New Orleans so I had alligator – that was like chicken,” he said.
Similar to the kangaroo pizza this visit to Australia will provide Xzibit with another first. “It will be my first time in Geelong. Except I was calling it Gheelong. The rest of my touring staff will be like Gheelong,” he said extremely amused.
For fans Xzibit’s performance at Grazzhopper will be the ultimate experience but as Xzibit explains it’s not just a show for rap fans. “Its hip hop but we’ve been able to tour with Lincoln Park and on the Anger Management tours, we’ve been able to fit along live bands for a long time so at ‘The Gheelong’ it’s not going to be a stretch for us. I think what makes us similar is the energy that we put out on stage I mean it’s a total different genre of music but what we do up there is similar to the way rock feels. I know that’s been my forte for live performances for the longest. So it should be a slam-dunk for us.”
Xzibit also has some reasonable expectations of the audience. “I like when the crowd is energetic. I like it when they are ready to see a show. I like when the crowd is receptive. You know sometimes you’ve got to win a crowd over and sometimes you can bowl them over! I don’t go out there asking for no hand out but I like a crowd that likes to get busy. You know what I’m saying? I like to get up and I like to really get some energy going.”
Despite all the fame and fortune and his approachable public persona Xzibit is wary of being caught up in the hype that surrounds him. “I don’t really consider what I do as a job as really defining who I am as a person. My character of who I am as a man has been developed well before Xzibit ever existed. So I think what my struggle for the longest time was actually thinking that people accepted me because of my job. But that’s not it. I can be very comfortable being me but what I do as a musician is just that. It’s a fine line you’ve got to walk. You know some people believe their own images and that ain’t it. I’m a well traveled, seasoned veteran in this, so me knowing who I am was half the battle.”
Xzibit is also cautious of becoming complacent and taking advantage of his position. “I don’t trip off stuff like that, I like to be challenged. I still feel like I haven’t recorded my best record, that I still haven’t made my mark. I’ve done a lot but I still feel like what I know or what I’ve been through – you guys don’t get it yet. You know what I’m saying, like I really need to explain myself with just a little bit more detail. We’ve had a lot fun and we are going to continue to do that but I need to lay it out a little bit differently for y’all. But that’s just me. I think that’s the next level of pushing yourself not just accepting what everybody else accepts - that’s what separates the average from the great.”
Although he is internationally known for his talents as a performer when asked which of his careers satisfies him the most his answer was simple. “I’m a father first. There’s got to be family. Without family you have no foundation. After that I’m a musician because that’s the best way I can communicate with people. I know that well, I can do that in my sleep. And then after that it’s basically film and TV and entrepreneurial opportunities. I’m a Virgo so my organization of my life is off the charts, when it needs to be (laughs). For me that’s another expression of who I am and what I need to do. If the right opportunity presents itself than you never know what I’m capable of until I try it,” he said.
“Eventually there is nothing sexy about a fifty year old rapper- I just ain’t seen it yet!! So eventually that hat is going to have to come off. But it doesn’t mean I’m just going to have to be done with that part of my life. One thing comes off and another thing comes on, you know? But who knows, right? My heart’s got to put me in the right direction.”
Before Xzibit potentially becomes that first un-sexy fifty year old rapper be sure to check him out in all his buff, toned and very sexy glory this October at the Grazzhopper festival.
Xzibit (US) plays an exclusive show at the Grazzhopper Festival at Beckley Park, Geelong on Saturday October 4.
Canberra, Australia - Reported by Justin on 19 September
New Xzibit Blog: Today is my birthday.......
And I am 34 big ones!!!! To some....im a young man, to others I may be a old man depends on which side of the fence you are on at the moment. There's no party planned, so dont ask. I did one in vegas last year at the palms in las vegas, it was dope. I might do one next year for 35, to me...thats a milestone.As I get thru the day im getting emails and text messages from "friends" saying happy birthday and it feels good that they actually remembered it. I got a suprise yesterday, my girl and my son gave me a star wars millieneum falcon and a birthday cake. I might not seem excited about my birthday and you are right. Not for any bad reason in particular, I wasnt raised celebrating my birthday. I had my first birthday party at 18 or 19 I cant really remember. My parents were Jehovah's Witnesses, so we never celebrated bithdays or holidays, accepted or exchanged gifts or said the pledge of allegence. Only until I was an adult and on my own, did I start "having" birthdays and birthday partys. You know im always reading between the lines so here is what I observed. The celebration of YOUR birthday, 9 times out of 10 ends up being a reason for YOU to get everbody else drunk...... Im a horrible person to throw a suprise party for as well, Simply because I ask to many questions and I know when people are lying, and I really pay attention to body language. Most of my friends cant hold in a fart..... let alone a secret. SO I wasnt looking to party this year. No, this year I went ocean fishing out of Long Beach for my birthday. I went alone to clear my thoughts. There were 9 old guys on the boat, we went out about 6am and came back the dock about 4pm. There was a guy with no teeth on the boat, his name was "SMILEY"... of course, and he and the rest of the guys on the boat went on and on about how much they despised each other and wanted to throw each other over the side, it was hilarious!!! Then they shared sandwiches and fig newtons they each had brought from home that morning. They were from all diffrent walks of life but on the boat, they were 1 and the same. These guys had no idea who or what I was getting up early with the "die hards" and they could care less, I was one of the guys when I bought the 1st round of Bud lights, but when I caught a 10 lb link cod I became the enemy! LOL It was .. that! I came home and had dinner with my family with the fish I had caught ( and I caught the biggest fish on the boat and WON the jackpot 50bucks....LOL ) and my son was excited because he is doing so well in school, his history teacher asked him to host the 1st 15 mins of class for him. I had a great time yesterday, it was diffrent from all my other birthdays if you had to line em all up and look at them side by side. But to me it was best. I got to see the ocean relax and clear my thoughts. I have alot of work to do right now, I am feeling like its time to get this music up out of me and get it to you guys asap. No time for BS ,that way.... when I get to where I need to be........Then I have a REASON to celebrate.
Yours Truly
Alvin "XZIBIT" Joiner
"Virgo's my not rule the world, but you gotta come to us to organize the troops!!!!!"
Due to the success of rapper Snoop Dogg�s last album
