Xzibit is a hip hop performer, actor, and television personality. He is also known for hosting MTV s Pimp My Ride. He tends to release a new album every 2 years; his latest is set for a late 2006 release.
start as a member of the Likwit Crew, a loose collective of West Coast rappers including Tha Alkaholiks and King T. After touring with them in 1995, Loud Records released the feisty young rapper s debut album, At the Speed of Life (1996). The album, produced by DJ Muggs of Cypress Hill and Diamond D, became an underground hit.
When Xzibit released his follow-up, 40 Dayz 40 Nightz (1998), he was again heralded as one of the West Coast s most promising talents.
BET s Rap City, breaking the network s record. Xzibit followed that up with an attention grabbing cameo on Snoop Dogg s B Please, and the Dr Dre-produced track helped take Xzibit to the next level.
Restless (2000). Yet another project with Dre, the RIAA platinum-certified Restless explosive single X became a staple on both BET and MTV. Xzibit s lead to several high profile collaborations with Eminem, De La Soul, Fred Durst, Erick Sermon and Korn s Jonathan Davis.
Management and Up In Smoke tours. After getting off the road, MAN VS. MACHINE.
With expectations running high, Xzibit made sure his mind and body were prepared for his next move. I spent time bettering myself. I got on some crazy workout shit, limited my drinking and smoking and dropped 25 pounds.
I trained for this album like I was training for a fight. I haven t had this much energy since high school. I feel good.
good, he s sounding even better. Armed with a new determination and bolstered by the respect he s earned, Xzibit re-enters the ring packing punches that will make your head nod and your body rock. Xzibit will embark on a sequel to the Anger Management tour next fall with Eminem, Papa Roach, and Ludacris.
Asked how he views MAN VS. MACHINE, Xzibit is forthright: I love this album. I take my music very seriously and to heart.
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