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At the Speed of Life

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10 years later and 6 total solo albums under his belt now, I'd have to say this is his best album, slightly better than ("40 Dayz & 40 Nightz" & "Restless" - both I'd give get 4.5 stars). Before he Pimped peoples rides and starred in TV shows and movies he was a hungry west coast lyricist and it shows on this one. Shorter than all his other albums, at only 11 songs, you get 2 ok ones, 1 classic, 2 almost classic tracks and the other 6 are good songs, a few being real good. Guests aren't too heavy either, on 4 songs. His lyrical hunger can really be felt on this album since he was young and tryin' to make a name for himself (which he did eventually). Production is nice as well. E-Swift & Thayod Asar each do 3 songs, Craig Sherrad does 2, and DJ Muggs, Diamond D & DJ Pen 1 each do 1 song. A nice album for his fans to have and his best solo from his first 6.

#2 - 9.5 (nice beat)
#3 - 7 (f/ Hurricane Gee & J-Ro)
#4 - 8
#5 - 9.5 (f/ King Tee -- great beat)
#7 - 10 (CLASSIC -- great beat)
#8 - 8.5 (deeper song)
#10 - 8 (f/ Alkaholiks)
#11 - 6
#12 - 8.5 (deeper more personal song)
#13 - 8 (f/ Saafir & Ras Kass)
#14 - 9 (good beat)

Alvin Nathaniel Joyner -- Los Angeles, CA
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One of the best Xzibit albums. He gots real deep lyrics on this album, and he gots real bangin beats. If you want an Xzibit album, THIS is the one you have to have in your collection, he seems at the top of his potential on this album. He talks about life on the streets, and personal stuff, that you usually dont hear in rap now days. X keeps it real here. Everyone knows the joint, called Paparazzi, stuff is killa, Check this out now!

My Top 5 Songs
1.At The Speed Of Life
2.Eyes May Shine
3.Paparazzi
4.Positively Negative
5.The Foundation

It's a rarity to find an emcee from the west coast with such lyrical dexterity and still happen to make it mainstream. Although the subject matter of his rhymes have gotten a bit more materialistic as his career blossomed, Mr. X to the Z is a force to be reckoned with. If you walk the streets and ask a 16 year old who Xzibit is, they'll tell you that he's, "that rapper who hosts 'Pimp My Ride.'" However, in '96 whent the conscious hip hop movement was nearing the end of its prime, a real hip hop head would've told you that he's the realest m...f... from the west coast. Besides, it must be proof that X is ill if he's priveleged enough to spit on a track with Talib Kweli. This album is his best work. Although primitive in beats, and rough around the edges, it should be recognized as a classic. Be sure to listen to 'Paparazzi,' 3 times over. It's an il track. 1

I bought the CD almost 2 years ago and I'm still listenin' to it all the time. Xzibit has great flow and it goes great with violins and stuff and the background. His message is a good one and its too bad this album wasn't a bigger seller-Im like the only person I know who has it. Anyway, if someone told you that this CD was hot...THEY WEREN'T LYIN'. GO BUY IT.

This Cd iz so real. Xzibit comes live on tracks like 'The Foundation'. Xzibit is just the bombest rapper on the westcoast.

This is probably one of the best hip hop albums that I have ever bought...Xzibit has great lyrics...I love how he tells storys and portrays the truth of how the world is and his frustrations...I like the positive message he brings in his track, "The Foundation"...The beats and the bass in this album are truly excellent, especially in "Paparazzi", "The Foundation", "Positively Negative", "Carry The Weight", and "Eyes May Shine". Xzibit displays so many creative ideas in his lyrics and beats using different instruments and classical music...Xzibit has an East Coast style of rapping and represents the West Coast with a new style...It's a great album, he speaks the truth and keeps it real...Much Props and Respect to the "Mr. X to the Z".

This Albums is Great for those who love raw Verses and a bit of dark humor, with Hot Songs Like Paparazzi and The Foundation The Purest Classics.

Xzibit is one of those Mcs that you can put in the underrated category. His delivery is sharp and unique for a westcoast rapper. On this album Xzibit not only brings the heat but his guest appearances(King Tee, Rass Kass, Saafir) shine also(with the exception of Hurricane Gee)over killer production. Standout Tracks:AT THE SPEED OF LIFE, PLASTIC SURGERY, PAPARAZZI, THE FOUNDATION(touching tribute to his son), EYES MAY SHINE, POSITIVELY NEGATIVE, CARRY THE WEIGHT, BIRD'S EYE VIEW and ENEMIES AND FRIENDS. Filler: Just Maintain could have been better and Hit and Run is bland. Bottom Line: Xzibit's At The Speed Of Life is a great debut and an excellent prequel to his best album 40 Dayz and 40 Nightz. Xzibit shatters the theory that all great Mcs only come from Up North to bits and pieces with lyrical dynamite. Definetly worth the money.

mr x to the z has put down a masterpiece here. such songs as "positivity negativity" "birds eye view" and the title track showcase this west coast g's incredible lyricism. he tells it like it is str8 from the streets of LA and his rise to fame. "xzibit went from most hated to now most anticipated" i would definately recommend this work to anyone on either coast. like kurupt, xzibit combines east coast lyricism with the hottest west coast beats. 7 years after its release i'm still rockin it. go get it!

This is probably one of the best hip hop albums that I have ever bought...Xzibit has great lyrics...I love how he tells storys and portrays the truth of how the world is and his frustrations...I like the positive message he brings in his track, "The Foundation"...The beats and the bass in this album are truly excellent, especially in "Paparazzi", "The Foundation", "Positively Negative", "Carry The Weight", and "Eyes May Shine". Xzibit displays so many creative ideas in his lyrics and beats using different instruments and classical music...Xzibit has an East Coast style of rapping and represents the West Coast with a new style...It's a great album, he speaks the truth and keeps it real...Much Props and Respect to the "Mr. X to the Z".