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Xzibit – Napalm album review

There is a sonic sort of desperation which can be heard throughout Xzibit’s latest album release, “Napalm.” After a six year foray into the acting and entertainment industry, the former Pimp My Ride host returns to the urban music scene with something he considers to be explosive. Anyone would agree “Napalm” is certainly destructive, and will no doubt be revered for consistently maintaining that the state of hip hop has not budged since 1994; it will please many old school hip hop fans to know that misogyny apparently never goes out of style. But after listening to the album in its entirety, one may start to recognize in Xzibit an unsubtle front for sadness in the form of extreme anger. In both lyrics and execution, “Napalm” is violently emotive. It seems this rapper- turned-host got smacked around one to many times by a baffling epiphany: in reality the hip hop world won’t be still, blue with bated breath, just because one of its own decides to leave orbit for a while.

As ever, Xzibit’s flow is fully charged, aggressive and not a spot cleaner than thick, curdled and grimy. For that alone this album can be commended and recommended to fans of this particular style – reminiscent of DMX. For the most part, the tracks have weak hooks, and the production leaves a lot to be desired. There is barely a memorable melody line to be found amid its bone rattling bass lines. The sole track with just enough pop appeal and potential for a techno-revamp to perhaps catch on at clubs and bars is “Up Out the Way,” featuring E40.

Where “Napalm” disappoints the most is an overall bad attitude which rings thematic throughout all 21 tracks of the Deluxe Edition LP. This particular ego trip goes beyond spitting redundantly about a puffed up lifestyle. The money, drugs, women and violence masks a much deeper vendetta. Xzibit is downright paranoid (bordering on homicidal) over the encroaching competition of the opposite coast. He is bitter about being abandoned and ignored by his former crew of collaborators. At one point he goes as far as to declare that he is not about pushing a positive message with his music at all. The whole thing proves an odd set of obstacles to be facing a man who proclaims to have “Everything.”   Everything, as it turns out, are a bad few years of ratings followed by a good-enough plan b for Xzibit to get by on.

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Press Releases Snoop Dogg

SNOOP DOGG RETURNS WITH “MORE MALICE: DELUXE ALBUM AND MOVIE” ON MARCH 23RD FIRST SINGLE FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM, “I WANNA ROCK” REMIX FEATURING JAY Z, AVAILABLE ON ITUNES ON JANUARY 26TH NEW ALBUM INCLUDES MINI-MOVIE DVD STARRING SNOOP DOGG, JAMIE FOXX, XZIBIT, NIPSEY HUSSLE AND MORE

SNOOP DOGG RETURNS WITH “MORE MALICE: DELUXE ALBUM AND MOVIE” ON MARCH 23RD FIRST SINGLE FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM, “I WANNA ROCK” REMIX FEATURING JAY Z, AVAILABLE ON ITUNES ON JANUARY 26TH NEW ALBUM INCLUDES MINI-MOVIE DVD STARRING SNOOP DOGG, JAMIE FOXX, XZIBIT, NIPSEY HUSSLE AND MORE

Snoop Dogg announced today that he will release the follow up to his latest release entitled More Malice: Deluxe Album and Movie on March 23rd. The new album will feature 5 songs from the previously released “Malice N Wonderland” along with 5 entirely new songs and 2 remixes. Included with More Malice will be a never-before-seen mini-movie entitled Malice N Wonderland The Movie which features Snoop in the title role with cameos from Jamie Foxx, Xzibit, Nipsey Hussle and more.

The first highly anticipated single from More Malice is the remix to fan favorite “I Wanna Rock” featuring superstar Jay Z. The two kings from their respective coasts take turns on the mic on this Scoop Deville produced club anthem. The single will be available on iTunes on January 26th. Additionally, the Snoop Dogg and Soulja Boy song, “Pronto,” gets the remix treatment with Southern alum Bun B jumping on the track.

In addition to new music, the 40 minute action packed movie included in the package tells the story of superhero Malice (played by Snoop Dogg) in his hometown of crime plagued Wonderland. The safety of the city is up to Malice who fights crime and strives to bring peace back to his neighborhood. Music from the accompanying album is featured throughout the dramatic film.

Snoop says, “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! 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.”

Track Listing:
1. I Wanna Rock (The Kings G-Mix Featuring Jay-Z)
2. Protocal
3. So Gangsta (Featuring Butch Cassidy)
4. Upside Down (Featuring Nipsey Hussle and Problem)
5. House Shoes
6. That Tree (Featuring Kid Cudi)
7. Different Languages (Featuring Jazmine Sullivan)
8. Pronto (G-Mix Featuring Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em and Bun B)
9. Luv Drunk (Featuring The Dream)
10. You’re Gonna Love Me (Featuring Mac Lucci)
11. 2 Minute Warning
12. 1800 (Featuring Lil Jon)

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Busta Rhymes Videos

Busta Rhymes – Respect My Conglomerate video teaser Featuring cameos from Jadakiss, Lil Wayne, Tyrese, Xzibit, Idris Elba, David Banner, Spliff Starr, Jackie Long, Raekwon & Adam Rodriguez.

Busta Rhymes “Respect My Conglomerate”. Featuring cameos from Jadakiss, Lil Wayne, Tyrese, Xzibit, Idris Elba, David Banner, Spliff Starr, Jackie Long, Raekwon & Adam Rodriguez.

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Strong Arm Steady – Deep Hearted

WEST COAST HIP-HOP CREW, Strong Arm Steady, PREPS DEBUT STUDIO LP, DEEP HEARTED, PLUS EXCLUSIVE MIXTAPE TO SUPPORT IT

DEEP HEARTED TO BE RELEASED

ON AUGUST 28TH, 2007

LA, CA—– Strong Arm Steady is a West Coast super-group, consisting of the cream of California’s underground hip-hop scene, namely Phil the Agony, Mitchy Slick and Krondon. Over the years, Strong Arm Steady has toured relentlessly and pounded the mixtape circuit for years, independently distributing over 200,000 mixtapes worldwide. SAS has become the staple sound of the new West Coast movement.

Strong Arm Steady’s debut album, Deep Hearted, (featuring Chamillionaire, Juvenile, Black Thought of The Roots, Xzibit, Talib Kweli, Dilated Peoples, Ras Kass and more) is the culmination of years of hard work. Their never ending grind and consistent track record of creating great music shows why Strong Arm Steady is a force to be reckoned with.

As fans eagerly await the release of Deep Hearted (IN STORES AUG. 28th, 2007, ON NATURE SOUNDS), DJs Truly OdD and Babu prepared a 30 minute taste of what to expect from the trio. This soon to be classic mix contains a variety of never-heard-before joints and exclusives from their debut offering. The late great J Dilla, DJ Babu, and DJ Khalil, among others, handle production on this mix with features from Planet Asia, Dilated Peoples, Chace Infinite, Talib Kweli, and more.

Download the mixtape (AS ONE CONTINUOUS MIX) here: www.nature-sounds.net/sasmix.mp3

Tracklisting and credits for Strong Arm Steady’s Deep Hearted:

1.) Intro f/jack Nicholson & The Game (produced by Dubb Knox)
2.) The Movement f/Planet Asia (produced by Thayod Ausar)
3.) You Ain’t Me f/Chamillionaire & Rass Kass (produced by Da Riffs)
4.) Bloody Money f/PNB (Pop ‘n Bullets) and Jelly Roll (produced by DJ Khalil)
5.) Co-Operation f/Dilated Peoples (produced by DJ Babu)
6.) Clean Up f/Black Thought & Saukrates (produced by Madlib)
7.) One Step f/Talib Kweli (produced by Blaqtoven)
8.) I Can’t Wait f/Tha Liks & Stylistic Jones (produced by Thayod Ausar)
9.) Kings Of The Deck f/Planet Asia (produced by Da Riffs)
10.) Come N Get Me f/Ina Williams (produced by DJ Khalil)
11.) Homies f/Blaqtoven (produced by J Thrill)
12.) Streetlights f/Talib Kweli (produced by Evidence)
13.) On The Grind (produced by J Thrill)
14.) Wreckless Words (produced by DJ Khalil)
15.) Dirty Dirty f/Juvenile (produced by J Macc)