Xzibit

Posted on 07.24.2004

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Xzibit
aka : X To The Z
Real name : Alvin Nathaniel Joiner
Birthday : September 18, 1974
Hometown : Detroit, Michigan

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.

Xzibit got his 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.

His sophomore CD 40 Dayz and 40 Nightz followed in ’98 while the video for the single "What You See Is What You Get" held the #1 position 6 weeks consecutively on 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.

That level was Restless (2000). Yet another project with Dre, the RIAA platinum-certified Restless would become the biggest selling CD of Xzibit’s career and the video for the explosive single "X" became a staple on both BET and MTV. Xzibit’s singular "slanguage" also caught the ear of his fellow artists and lead to several high profile collaborations with Eminem, De La Soul, Fred Durst, Erick Sermon and Korn’s Jonathan Davis.

Xzibit also took his skills to the stage and participated in the hugely successful "Anger Management" and "Up In Smoke" tours. After getting off the road, Xzibit spent time with his son and then focused in on the task at hand : recording 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."

If Xzibit feels 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."

Xzibit discography :

Xzibit albums :
Full Circle 2006
Weapons of Mass Destruction 2004
Man Vs. Machine 2002
Restless 2000
40 Dayz & 40 Nightz 1998
At the Speed of Life 1996

Xzibit singles :
Hey Now (Mean Muggin) - 2004
Beware Of Us - 2004
Muthafxcka - 2004
Symphony in X Major - 2003
Multiply Ft. Nate Dogg - 2002
Get Your Walk On - 2002
Front 2 Back - 2001
X - 2000
Year 2000 - 2000
Larger Than Life - 2000
Los Angeles Times - 1998
Puddy Pop - 1998
3 Card Molly - 1998
What U See Is What U Get - 1998
Paparazzi - 1996
The Foundation - 1996
Eyes May Shine [Remix] - 1996

Xzibit Filmography :
Gridiron Gang (2006) Malcolm Moore
Hoodwinked (2006) Voice of Chief Grizzly
Derailed (2005) Dexter
XXX : State of the Union (2005) Zeke
Full Clip (2004)
Strong Arm Steady (2004)
8 Mile (2002) Male Lunch Truck Rapper
G-TV (2002)
The Country Bears (2002) Himself
Tha Eastsidaz (2000)
Rhyme & Reason (1997) Participating Artist

More news, see Xzibit Official website : www.xzibit.net

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