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DUBCC - Tha Connection => West Coast Classics => Topic started by: Nima - Dubcnn.com on May 26, 2008, 01:15:00 PM
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www.dubcnn.com/interviews/xzibit-part1
(http://www.dubcnn.com/interviews/xzibit-part1/xzibit.jpg)
Before we get to the good news (an in-depth dubcnn interview with Xzibit), I have some very sad news to break first. For those who didn't know, Xzibit became a father for the second time 11 days ago. His son, Xavier Kingston Joiner, was born prematurly and his lungs weren't strong enough to handle the oxygen. Xavier just passed away earlier this morning (May 26th) at 3:30 AM.
The dubcnn staff would like to express our condolences and send our prayers to Xzibit and his family. I cannot imagine what the man must be going through right now. Keep your head up X.
Shortly before this happened, dubcnn had the great opportunity to sit down with Mr. X to the Z for an in-depth 3-Part interview we like to call "The Life & Times Of Xzibit". In Part 1, we discuss his childhood, why he became a rapper, how he hooked up with the Likwit Crew, the L.A. scene of the early 90's and what it was like when he came out with "Paparazzi".
We then talk about 2Pac, Xzibit's path until he met Dr. Dre, the experience of being on the Up In Smoke tour, the "Restless" album and the dominance of the West Coast during that peiod in time. Read or listen to this exclusive interview below:
The Life And Times Of Xzibit - The Dubcnn Interview (Part 1) (May '08) (http://www.dubcnn.com/interviews/xzibit-part1)
Be on the look out for Part 2 of this interview, where we talk about Snoop Dogg's beef with X, his career after Restless, "Pimp My Ride", forming and leaving Strong Arm Steady and much more.
Before we go, we also have a brand new Xzibit track for ya'll, off the upcoming "X-Files 2: I Want To Believe". The track is called "Dying 2 Live" and is off the hook, check it out below:
Xzibit - Dying 2 Live (http://www.dubcnm.com/audio/2008/may/xzibit-dying_2_live-(dubcnn).mp3)
R.I.P. Xavier Kingston Joiner.
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The concert footage of Xzibit will be dropping with Part 2.
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Props. It has been a good day, that new Tray Deee interview, new Cube song and now this. Keep up the good work Nima.
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Thanks, will check this out.
R.I.P. Xavier. :'(
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Yeah let me know what ya'll thought of the interview, X really opened up. I thought how he became a rapper was very interesting, (his parents forbidding him to listen to rap), very different from your typical rapper's story.
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dope interview Nima cant wait 4 part 2
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Great read and good job including the video for Foundation with it ;) I haven't seen that in a while.
Parts 2&3 should be informative as well.
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Feel free to add you comments on the video's page. X will see 'em.
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Good stuff Nima. Looking forward to reading the rest.
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Good read. Xzibit is that dude, it's a huge loss for a Hip Hop fans that he's not makin' music at the moment.
Yeah let me know what ya'll thought of the interview, X really opened up. I thought how he became a rapper was very interesting, (his parents forbidding him to listen to rap), very different from your typical rapper's story.
True, true
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i want to hear the answer to the snoop question at the end
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^^ That's why I put it there, to keep ya'll fiending for Part 2 ;D
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^^ That's why I put it there, to keep ya'll fiending for Part 2 ;D
haha i thought so
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^^ That's why I put it there, to keep ya'll fiending for Part 2 ;D
haha i thought so
;D
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Thanks man, been waiting for this 8)
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^^ Which show was this picture taken at? (The xzibit one)
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^^ Which show was this picture taken at? (The xzibit one)
Dublin Ireland, June 16th 07. Fantastic concert ;D
(http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/3894/12721113a4898365484lae8.jpg)
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nice job so far Nima.... way to leave us with that shit at the end you bastard
man I'm sittin here trippin out on how DubCNN talks to all these artists on some real conversation type shit, not on some in your face promotional stuff
it's appreciated... I showed the site to an old hip hop head that I know, he can't believe the content and inside dibs you guys get from the past to the present
reading the interviews isn't just seein what's goin on now, it's like a history lesson at the same time with behind the scenes shit
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Dope Interview....
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nice job so far Nima.... way to leave us with that shit at the end you bastard
man I'm sittin here trippin out on how DubCNN talks to all these artists on some real conversation type shit, not on some in your face promotional stuff
it's appreciated... I showed the site to an old hip hop head that I know, he can't believe the content and inside dibs you guys get from the past to the present
reading the interviews isn't just seein what's goin on now, it's like a history lesson at the same time with behind the scenes shit
^^ I know what you mean, sometimes I trip out when I read some old interviews we did..
You know what the thing about it is? I don't consider myself a journialist or a writer (okay of course I do lol) but I'm a FAN first, and that's the way I approach the interviews and the articles... From a fan's perspective, what do I wanna know? What was the type of shit I always asked myself when I use to listen to Hip-Hop before I got into the industry?
I think that's one of the reasons why dubcnn interviews turn out the way they do, cause the artists feel that, they feel that you know your shit, you're actually interested in the artist you're talking to... I can only speak for myself but I'm pretty sure the same goes for Eddie, Chad, Jay Yash and the rest.
But as far as this Xzibit interview, X is just a cool as fuck dude, doesn't have the typical "rapper front" that a lot of artists put on when speaking in interviews. Plus, he shouted out dubcnn on stage at the end of his show ;D
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nice job so far Nima.... way to leave us with that shit at the end you bastard
man I'm sittin here trippin out on how DubCNN talks to all these artists on some real conversation type shit, not on some in your face promotional stuff
it's appreciated... I showed the site to an old hip hop head that I know, he can't believe the content and inside dibs you guys get from the past to the present
reading the interviews isn't just seein what's goin on now, it's like a history lesson at the same time with behind the scenes shit
^^ I know what you mean, sometimes I trip out when I read some old interviews we did..
You know what the thing about it is? I don't consider myself a journialist or a writer (okay of course I do lol) but I'm a FAN first, and that's the way I approach the interviews and the articles... From a fan's perspective, what do I wanna know? What was the type of shit I always asked myself when I use to listen to Hip-Hop before I got into the industry?
I think that's one of the reasons why dubcnn interviews turn out the way they do, cause the artists feel that, they feel that you know your shit, you're actually interested in the artist you're talking to... I can only speak for myself but I'm pretty sure the same goes for Eddie, Chad, Jay Yash and the rest.
But as far as this Xzibit interview, X is just a cool as fuck dude, doesn't have the typical "rapper front" that a lot of artists put on when speaking in interviews. Plus, he shouted out dubcnn on stage at the end of his show ;D
No doubt Nima! I'm a fan first and foremost! I treat the artists like I would with anybody else, and that's with respect....Dope interview! lookin' forward to part 2....
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RIP X's kid
damn sad to hear
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hella props for this one nima!
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Props nima, tragic news about his son though
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its bout time u guys got down wit x, part 2 is gon be even more interestin with teh answer bout pimp slapped, SAS n the other shit
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Yessir! Keep it coming!
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thanks a lot for the interview ;)
nice to see how X gives Dre props ;)
looking forward to reading part 2&3 8)
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thanks a lot for the interview ;)
nice to see how X gives Dre props ;)
looking forward to reading part 2&3 8)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAiDPEPn0Hs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG_BWr8d2m8&feature=related
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^^ Man, that Letterman performance is one my favorite live performances ever, we actually talk about it in Part 2 of 3 of the interview. He really put his all into that performance. One of Xzibit's best songs and very heartfelt.
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^^ Man, that Letterman performance is one my favorite live performances ever, we actually talk about it in Part 2 of 3 of the interview. He really put his all into that performance. One of Xzibit's best songs and very heartfelt.
best song on full circle...very emotional...lyricaly equal to paparazzi
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^^ Man, that Letterman performance is one my favorite live performances ever, we actually talk about it in Part 2 of 3 of the interview. He really put his all into that performance. One of Xzibit's best songs and very heartfelt.
hell yeah, that performance is fuckin dope. I had to go ahead and burn that shit onto a DVD with some other music videos ;D
wack how X isn't really making music right now though :-\
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first time iv ever seen tht performance and man i have alot more respect for him, he put put his heart into tht 1
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DOPE SHIT ,
CAN'T WAIT 4 PART2, C WHASAP
DPGC23
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^^ Man, that Letterman performance is one my favorite live performances ever, we actually talk about it in Part 2 of 3 of the interview. He really put his all into that performance. One of Xzibit's best songs and very heartfelt.
wack how X isn't really making music right now though :-\
Well he does spit a verse on that Bishop Lamont track on the front page (a HOT one), and that new Dying 2 Live song is out. I wouldn't be surprised if the early passing of his son slows him down for a minute, I mean I can't imagine what dude must be going through right now..
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Propz on the interview.
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Very good interview so far. Canīt wait on part 2 8)
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^^ Man, that Letterman performance is one my favorite live performances ever, we actually talk about it in Part 2 of 3 of the interview. He really put his all into that performance. One of Xzibit's best songs and very heartfelt.
Word, that set me up for seeing it live myself. One of the best shows iv seen !
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Props Nima y'all doin it big as usual...X has been one of my favorites since day one so its dope catchin up with what homies up too..props my dude
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Appreciate it fam.
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Part 2 should be dropping Thursday, along with the concert footage!
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Part 2 should be dropping Thursday, along with the concert footage!
:o
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;)
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Thnx 4 the interview. It was about time X got bk in the game :)
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What a cliffhanger to end part 1 :o, Nima you're killing me with the suspense!!
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heeeeeere we go :) Part 2 is up now, thanks for all the feedback to part 1, come let us know what you think about part 2: http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=181840.0
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I was like FUUUCK! about the 1st Interview when it ended on the Snoop incident I had no clue Snoop dissed him.
And lmao @ the fact that he got attacked by Mexicans lmao omg that questions was worded soo funny.... maybe only to me cuz im Mexican! :)
Good looking.
X to da Z Xzibit! Hell yeah!
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Very good interview so far. Canīt wait on part 2 8)
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Good Job, Nima. 8)