In news sure to thrill hip hop fans, Illusive are pleased to announce the return of hip hop heavyweight Xzibit to our shores in November. Xzibit marks his return to Australia after almost five years with a whirlwind tour that sees him cover 11 venues in a just over a fortnight. Alongside capital cities, X will grace Newcastle, Cairns, Townsville, Traralgon and Hobart for the first time ever.

Recognised as a true West Coast stalwart and ‘one of the most respected rappers in the game’ (Rolling Stone), Xzibit first came to public attention in the late '90s with his debut album At The Speed of Light (1996) and 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz (1998). He enjoyed his first major success when he joined with Snoop Dogg for the Dr. Dre produced hit Bitch Please. The Dre association continued with ‘What’s the Difference’, ‘Lolo’ and ‘Some L.A. Niggaz’ on Dre’s seminal Chronic 2001 album, which led to Xzibit’s inclusion on what is arguably the most infamous hip hop tour of all time – Up in Smoke, alongside the likes of Snoop, Eminem, and Ice Cube.

In the same year, Xzibit released Restless, which featured club anthems ‘X’ and ‘Get Your Walk On’, and was certified platinum in the US within a matter of weeks. In 2002, Xzibit followed this up with Man vs. Machine – another huge commercial success, which featured the smash ‘Multiply’, and 2004’s Weapons of Mass Destruction, featuring ‘Hey Now (Mean Muggin’)’.

Outside of the musical realm, Xzibit was – of course - the host of MTV’s wildly sucessful Pimp My Ride series from 2004 to 2007, which introduced his music to millions of new fans and made him a household name across the globe. In recent times, Xzibit is currently locked down in the studio at work on his highly anticipated comeback LP (due out in 2012).

Recognised as one of the most electrifying live hip-hop artists, with nearly two decades of classic material up his sleeve, Xzibit’s return to Australian shores promises to be a night to remember for the those that get their hands on tickets.

XZIBIT
with special guests
NOV / DEC 2011

Tickets on sale from Wednesday 31st August
Check www.illusive.com.au/xzibit2011 for details

Thu 24 Nov
Fannys Nightclub, Newcastle, NSW 18+
Moshtix 1300 GET TIX (438 849) or www.moshtix.com.au

Fri 25 Nov
Trak Lounge Bar, Melbourne, VIC 18+
Ticketmaster 136 100 or www.ticketmaster.com.au

Sat 26 Nov
Catalyst, Adelaide, SA 18+
Venuetix (08) 8225 8888 or www.venuetix.com.au

Sun 27 Nov
Brothers Leagues Club, Cairns, QLD 18+
Brothers Leagues Club or (07) 4053 1053

Thu 1 Dec
The Venue, Townsville, QLD 18+
Moshtix 1300 GET TIX (438 849) or www.moshtix.com.au,
Skin Ski and Surf (07) 4772 6716, Creative Skate (07) 4775 4044,
The Venue (07) 4724 2800

Fri 2 Dec
Metro City, Perth, WA 18+
Moshtix 1300 GET TIX (438 849) or www.moshtix.com.au

Sat 3 Dec
Pier Live, Frankston, VIC 18+
Ticketmaster 136 100 or www.ticketmaster.com.au,
Moshtix 1300 GET TIX (438 849) or www.moshtix.com.au

Thu 8 Dec
Kay St. Ent. Complex, Traralgon, VIC 18+
Kat St. Ent. Complex (03) 5176 0464, Oztix www.oztix.com.au

Fri 9 Dec
Derwent Ent. Centre, Hobart, TAS All Ages
Ticketmaster 136 100 or www.ticketmaster.com.au

Sat 10 Dec
Factory Theatre, Sydney, NSW 18+
Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au

Sun 11 Dec
Shooters Superclub, Gold Coast, QLD 18+
Shooters Superclub (07) 5592 1144 or info@shooterssuperclub.com