{"id":19684,"date":"2025-05-24T15:33:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T14:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fme-booking.com\/?p=19684"},"modified":"2025-12-05T12:58:48","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T11:58:48","slug":"xzibit-kingmaker-lp-hip-hop-legends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fme-booking.com\/fr\/news\/xzibit-kingmaker-lp-hip-hop-legends\/","title":{"rendered":"The Wait is Over: Xzibit Unveils \u00ab Kingmaker \u00bb, a Royal LP stacked with Hip-Hop Legends"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Kingmaker Has Returned<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

More than a decade since his last solo effort, West Coast Hip-Hop legend Xzibit<\/strong><\/a> breaks his silence and steps back into the spotlight with his eighth studio album: \u00ab Kingmaker<\/em> \u00bb<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Released in May 2025 via Xzibit<\/strong>‘s Open Bar Entertainment<\/strong> and Greenback Records<\/strong> (co-founded by Conor McGregor<\/strong>), this 20-track project is not just a comeback; it\u2019s a statement of his enduring status and a masterclass in Hip-Hop networking, proving his influence remains as strong as ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An All-Star Cast: Legends on Every Track<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of Kingmaker’s<\/em> greatest strengths is its breathtaking roster of guest appearances. Xzibit has assembled a genuine court of kings, flawlessly blending old-school icons with potent new voices, ensuring both genre diversity and impeccable production quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The album’s star power shines immediately on the highly anticipated single, \u00ab Leave Me Alone<\/em> \u00bb<\/strong>, which features the legendary Dr. Dre<\/a><\/strong> and Grammy nominee Ty Dolla $ign<\/a><\/strong>, offering a dark, introspective atmosphere partly helmed by Swizz Beatz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Xzibit brings together a trio of heavyweights on \u00ab The Moment<\/em> \u00bb<\/strong>, featuring the explosive energy of Busta Rhymes<\/a><\/strong> and the compelling voice of JasonMartin<\/a><\/strong>. Later, he teams up with a powerful West Coast alliance, joining forces with Ice Cube<\/a><\/strong> and Lorine Chia<\/strong> for the soulful track \u00ab For The Love<\/em> \u00bb<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project also delivers pure, smoky Hip-Hop synergy as X connects with Redman<\/a><\/strong> and B-Real<\/a> (Cypress Hill)<\/strong> for the funk-laced track \u00ab Higher<\/em> \u00bb<\/strong>. Lyrical purists will appreciate the hard-hitting delivery on \u00ab Crash \u00bb<\/strong>, where X trades verses with the esteemed Royce Da 5’9\u2033<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With production anchored in the G-funk and boom-bap traditions, enriched by contributors like King T<\/strong> and Butch Cassidy<\/strong>, Kingmaker<\/em> maintains an authentic West Coast sound while incorporating a few modern textures, notably on the trap-infused track \u00ab Genesis<\/em> \u00bb<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Personal and Unflinching Statement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Far from capitalizing solely on nostalgia, Kingmaker<\/em> is a deeply personal and reflective record. The title\u2014a nod to his role as a connector and mentor\u2014reflects Xzibit’s maturity, as he shares the wisdom accumulated over his 28-year journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tracks like \u00ab Play This at My Funeral<\/em> \u00bb<\/strong> (which Xzibit described as a \u00ab\u00a0snapshot of where I am mentally, physically, emotionally\u00a0\u00bb) and \u00ab History<\/em> \u00bb<\/strong> showcase the rapper’s raw honesty about the ups and downs that have defined him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Verdict: An Instant Classic?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With robust production, a flawless lineup of legendary features, and Xzibit delivering some of his finest lyrical work, \u00ab Kingmaker \u00bb<\/strong> instantly solidifies itself as a major contender for Hip-Hop Album of the Year. It successfully bridges the gap between classic rap authenticity and modern relevance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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