X-Treme (rapper)

Xander Christian Rogers (b. 10th February, 1977), better known as his stage name X-Treme is an Australian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. He is known for incorporating a variety of different styles in his music, including jazz, soul and swing music. X-Treme rose to fame in 2003, after featuring on Helen Duplooy's single "Get Up". He then released his debut studio album, Come On Down Under, in 2004.

Early life
Xander Christian Rogers was born on 10th February, 1977 in Gympie in Queensland, Australia. Raised by a single mother, Rogers did not have much a contact with his father, who moved away to New Zealand after his parents divorced when Rogers was six years old. As a teenager, Rogers took up drug dealing to support and make money for himself, thoguh he denies ever taking drugs himself. After getting in trouble with the police at the age of nineteen, Rogers decided to form a rap career, believing that it might help keep him out of trouble.

Early career and Rock City (1998-2001)
Rogers released a series of mixtapes, mostly from the genre, in 1998 and 1999.

In mid-2000, Rogers was signed to. Whilst on the label, he released his debut extended play, Rock City, in June 2001. The extended play was supported by two singles, "Poacher" and "Rock City" - the extended play failed to chart in Australia, but peaked at number 41 on the Karuboia albums chart in Kuboia.

Personal life
In June 2005, Rogers revealed that he was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. He also spoke up about suffering from alcohol addiction and the consequences that happened from it, such as behaving aggressively for no reason. He had previously taken part in a university program in 2002 that helped him stay away from alcohol and drugs.

In March 2006, Rogers married his girlfriend of six years. Later in October that year, they had a child.

Studio albums

 * Come On Down Under (2004)
 * Call the Shots (2007)

Extrnded plays

 * Rock City (2001)
 * History (2009)
 * True Stories (2012)
 * Go Far (2018)

As lead artist

 * 2001: "Poacher"
 * 2001: "Rock City"
 * 2003: "Come On Down Under"
 * 2004: "Move Your Hips" (feat. Ericka Streets)
 * 2004: "Dangerous" (feat. [TBA])
 * 2004: "Eye on the Prize" (feat. Helen Duplooy)

As featured artist

 * 2003: "Get Up" (Helen Duplooy feat. X-Treme)