Xzibit talks about the new Serial Killers album “Summer of Sam”.
Xzibit recently sat down with HotNewHipHop where he talks about the brand new Serial Killers album ‘Summer of Sam‘, working with Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre, Covid-19 challenges, the possibility of ‘Bitch Please III‘, Eminem, and more.
The Serial Killers (Xzibit, B-Real, and Demrick) have regrouped with Summer Of Sam, a needed, topical, present, and politically charged record that is sure to shake up the status quo. And who better to light the fuse than Xzibit, B-Real, and Demrick?
Individual members of Serial Killers have contributed a handful of genre-defining albums over the previous two decades, resulting in multiple platinum and gold trophies. Similarly, with their contributions to both television and cinema, X To The Z and B-Real have transcended music and became multi-medium cultural icons.
Check out his conversation with HNHH below.
HNHH: Hey, what’s up X? How are you doing?
Xzibit: What’s up, man? I’m good, considering. Shit is all crazy, but, you know, I’ve been alright. Everybody around me alright, so I consider that a win.
HNHH: Yeah, definitely. I’m glad to hear that. How’s the quarantine life out in LA?
Xzibit: Well, I mean, it’s been hard on a lot of different demographics of people. But, speaking personally, it’s just limited my movements, you know? I’m at my warehouse, I’m at my studio, or I’m at home– one of those three places. My bubble is still intact, but seeing people in disarray and people going through economic hard times– it’s rough on everyone.
HNHH: Oh, definitely. Especially when you look at the rap game from a fan perspective, it’s so hard to imagine rappers and producers coordinating the “bubble.” Meeting up in the studio — how do you decide which emcees are welcome in your bubble?
Xzibit: Yeah, yeah. Then, you know, on the broader scale, a lot of artists depend on touring and those aspects to keep it going, so the fans are losing out, the artists are losing out, it’s just rough, you know?
HNHH: I know it’s been under unfortunate circumstances, as you guys can’t really tour it or anything, but looking back on the body of work, how does it feel to have another album under your belt?
Xzibit: Dope, man. I mean, I’m glad we were able to get it out in a timely fashion, and I’m squarely based in faith when it comes to 2021, being able to safely get out. Once we start touring again, I think it’s gonna be really special for everybody that goes to the first few concerts, and hopefully, the people out there can come to some of our performances cause we plan on getting back out there as soon as it’s right. As soon as it’s open and doing what we do best.
HNHH: It’s cool to see you guys are both putting out music still. I noticed too, you’ve been hanging out with Dr. Dre quite a bit, working in his studio. As someone who works with him a lot, what would you say Dr. Dre is bringing to the table when he comes in to oversee a session.
Xzibit: Well, Dr. Dre is the chairman of the board– let’s get that straight, off-top. And Dr. Dre brings the table to the table. [laughs] That’s what he brings to the table. He lives in the studio, first of all. So, you know, with his level of expectation of himself and his music, I don’t think people really understand and grasp how strong that process is. I can’t speak on his timetable, you know what I’m saying? I think that every time he’s come out with something, it’s made an impact and changed the direction of music, so I have no questions about his timing, you know what I’m saying? Yeah, when you see me in the studio with Dre, we working on stuff for myself, we working on stuff for him, we working on stuff for everything. But as far as when he releases, that’s up to him. But he never disappoints, so I just let people talk until they actually get it, and then when they get it, it’s a piping hot cup of ‘Shut the f**k up.’ [laughs]
HNHH: I am looking forward to your new album. So I have to ask this, what are the chances, and this is just coming from a fan here, but what are the chances that we can ever see a “B**ch Please III”?
Xzibit: Wooh! That is a Dr. Dre question. [laughs]
HNHH: Well, if I ever get him on the phone again, I will definitely tell him: ”B**ch Please III.”
Xzibit: Absolutely!
HNHH: But you are a key part of all of them, though, just as much as him! So maybe if you slide up that request, hit up Dre, maybe put the request in…I think a lot of people right now, if people saw a collaboration between you, Dre, Eminem, and Snoop right now, I really do think it would break the internet, to be honest. I really do think that.
Xzibit: Wow, that is dope, man, thank you. I will see if I can talk to Dre about it, but we will see. [Laughs]
HNHH: On that note, I know you and Dr. Dre are super tight but do you still at all keep in touch with Eminem? I know you guys have worked together so many times, and let’s be honest, you have a great track record of collaborations, like “Don’t Approach Me…” and “My Name.”
Xzibit: I have not talked to Marshall in a minute, man, but you know, it is always the same, I got a lot of respect for him and his team. When we see each other, it is all love.
Check out his full interview on HotNewHipHop.
