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Xzibit, D12 & Obie Trice Announce Co-Headlining Australia & New Zealand Tour

Get ready for a wicked, once-in-a-lifetime co-headlining bill of rap heroes.

Xzibit, D12 & Obie Trice Announce Co-Headlining Australia & New Zealand Tour

US rap legends Xzibit, D12 and Obie Trice are returning to Australia in June 2024 on a wicked, once-in-a-lifetime co-headlining bill.

Kicking off the tour at Hindley Street Music Hall in Adelaide on Thursday, 20 June, followed by Eatons Hill Hotel in Brisbane on Friday, 21 June, the trio then head to Melbourne for a show at the Forum on Sunday, 23 June, and conclude the run at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre on Tuesday, 25 June.

Called the 3 Twenty Anniversary Tour, the run notably celebrates the 20th anniversary of all three artist’s impactful albums: Xzibit’s Man vs. Machine, D12’s renowned D12 World, and Obie Trice’s Cheers are all celebrating their 20th birthdays in 2024.

Xzibit rose under the guidance of Dr Dre, who executively produced Man vs. Machine. The album went on to land at #3 on the Billboard 200 chart. As well as a successful music career that kicked off in the early 2000s, Xzibit has hosted Pimp My Ride and Cribs and starred as an actor in the TV series CSI: Miami, Hawaii Five-O and many more

Meanwhile, D12’s D12 World hit multi-platinum status with singles including Git Up, My Band, and How Come. Obie Trice wrote and recorded his massive debut album, Cheers, while signed to Eminem’s Shady Records label. The multi-platinum certified album featured a stacked list of guest stars, including Eminem, Nate Dogg, Timbaland, Lloyd Banks, 50 Cent, Dr Dre, D12 and Busta Rhymes.

Trice has since launched his own record label, Black Market Entertainment, and released his last three albums independently.

Tickets to the 3 Twenty Anniversary Tour are on sale now via Destroy All Lines.


3 TWENTY

AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 2024 TOUR

Featuring Xzibit, D12 and Obie Trice

Thu, 20 June
3: Twenty Tour – Xzibit, D12 & Obie Trice
Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide

Fri, 21 June
3: Twenty Tour – Xzibit, D12 & Obie Trice
Eatons Hill Hotel, Brisbane

Sun, 23 June
3: Twenty Tour – Xzibit, D12 & Obie Trice
Forum Melbourne

Tue, 25 June
3: Twenty Tour – Xzibit, D12 & Obie Trice
Enmore Theatre, Sydney

Fri, 28 June
3: Twenty Tour – Xzibit, D12 & Obie Trice (NZ)
Wolfbank Arena, Christchurch

Sat, 29 June
3: Twenty Tour – Xzibit, D12 & Obie Trice (NZ)
Trusts Areana, Auckland

Source: https://themusic.com.au/news/xzibit-d12-obie-trice-announce-co-headlining-australian-tour/MAyOIiUkJyY/07-02-24

Xzibit’s “Man vs Machine” is being reissued for the first time since its original release on an exclusively remastered limited edition vinyl for its 20th anniversary

Xzibit's "Man vs Machine" is being reissued for the first time since its original release on an exclusively remastered limited edition vinyl for its 20th anniversary

From its dramatic intro, “Release Date,” to the thundering West Coast march “Enemies,” Xzibit’s fourth and mythical album, Man vs. Machine produced by no less than Dr Dre, spent a total of 19 weeks on the “Billboard” 200 chart and was certified gold only a month after its release with over 500,000 copies sold.

The legendary album that features a heavyweight cast with the likes of Snoop Dogg, Eminem, M.O.P, Nate Dogg, DJ Premier and Dr Dre himself is now available for the first time since its original release, on an exclusive limited edition blue and red marble colored vinyl with three bonus tracks never before pressed on wax and remastered for the occasion to celebrate its 20th anniversary!

View the full range of merch including black vinyl, CD, audio cassette and in various bundles with an exclusive and official t-shirt and hoodie. 

Artist: Xzibit

Album: Man VS Machine

Producer: Dr. Dre

Featurings: Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, DJ Premier, Anthony Hamilton, M.O.P., The Golden State Project

Stores Release Date: October 2002

Event: 20th anniversary in October 2022

Additional info: Remastered for the reissue

Xzibit Reminisces On The Restless Album’s 20th Anniversary

Restless 20th Anniversary

“I had just finished up in smoke tour, and was feeling on top of the world. It was time to record so I went to the studio and released all the energy that I had built up over two years touring performing recording with the greats. When I was finished with the record, We were trying to figure out the title of the album, DRE saw the tattoo on the back of my neck and it said “Restless”, he said that’s what you should call the album. Mr Cartoon did that tattoo, little did I know it would turn out to be the title of a life altering experience. 20 years ago this album came out and changed my life.

Thank you for the love, thank you for the support. I’m glad you guys enjoyed it as much as I did making it.”

Check out the Restless 20th Anniversary website at: Restless20.com

Xzibit, B-Real, & Demrick Drop New Serial Killers Album “Summer Of Sam”

The Serial Killers collective, made up of Xzibit, B-Real, and Demrick, have come through with their new album “Summer Of Sam.”

It’s October, which means it’s about that time for some new music from the Serial Killers collective. Following up on their recent effort Day Of The Dead, Xzibit, B-Real, and Demrick have once again joined forces for a new effort, this one bigger and better than before. Locking in with several Aftermath alumni behind the boards, including longtime Dr. Dre collaborators Focus and Dem Jointz, Summer Of Sam comes equipped with some hard-hitting production.

And though the group’s name may suggest something closer to horrorcore, their latest effort is far more insightful, drawing inspiration from the current state of the world. Song titles like “Triggered,” “Quarantine,” and “War In The Streets” tend to hit rather close to home in the wake of everything that’s been going on. And for the duration, Xzibit, B-Real, and Demrick serve as effective commentators, detailing the impending apocalypse with veteran’s poise and battle-ready flows. Boasting guest appearances from Busta Rhymes, DJ Quik, and Snoop Dogg, Summer Of Sam should prove essential listening to anyone who holds an appreciation for any of the parties involved. What do you think of this project?

Source: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/xzibit-b-real-and-demrick-drop-new-serial-killers-album-summer-of-sam-new-mixtape.120814.html

Xzibit, B-Real, & Demrick Drop “Quarantine”

Xzibit, B-Real, & Demrick Drop “Quarantine”

Xzibit, B-Real, and Demrick drop off new Serial Killers single “Quarantine” ahead of Friday’s album release.

This coming Friday, Xzibit, B-Real, and Demrick’s Serial Killers collective is set to drop off their brand new album Summer Of Sam, which features guest appearances from Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, and DJ Quik. And with their lead single “S.O.S” having dropped at the beginning of the month, the crew has opted to slide through with another new offering — this one boasting the highly topical title of “Quarantine.” Produced by Dr. Dre collaborator Dem Jointz, the melodic opening quickly transforms into something far more layered.

Setting things off is Xzibit, sounding as sharp as ever as he lays out brutally honest societal commentary. “All of the drive-through fast food that you can consume, ain’t no hospital beds open so one can assume / that if something serious happens let’s say having a stroke / that you can possibly get a virus while having some help.” Given the serious nature of the topic, “Quarantine” carries a notable weight throughout each verse, and B-Real and Demrick pick up where X left off in that regard. Look for them to explore the current state of the world even further on Summer Of Same, available in full this coming Friday.

QUOTABLE LYRICS
All of the drive-through fast food that you can consume,
Ain’t no hospital beds open so one can assume
That if something serious happens let’s say having a stroke
That you can possibly get a virus while having some help