| At the Speed of Life | |
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 Studio album by Xzibit | |
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Released |
October 15, 1996 |
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Recorded |
July 1995 - March 1996 |
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Studio |
Tha Concentration Camp |
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Genre |
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Length |
49:14 |
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Label |
Loud Records / RCA |
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Producer |
Diamond D, DJ Muggs, DJ Pen One, E-Swift (also exec.), Saafir, Craig Sherrad, Thayod Ausar, Xzibit (exec.) |
At the Speed of Life is the debut studio album by American rapper Xzibit. It was released on October 15, 1996 via Loud Records and RCA Records. Recording session took place at The Concentration Camp in Los Angeles through July 1995 to March 1996. Production was handled by E-Swift, Thayod Ausar, DJ Muggs, Craig Sherrad, Diamond D, DJ Pen One and Saafir. It features guest appearances by Tha Alkaholiks, King Tee, Ras Kass, Saafir and Hurricane G. After making appearances on songs by Tha Alkaholiks and King Tee in 1994, Xzibit became a member of the loosely-knit collective Likwit Crew, who make prominent appearances on the album.
The album peaked at #74 on the Billboard 200 and #22 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. At the Speed of Life released the singles: "Paparazzi", "The Foundation" and "Eyes May Shine". The album was a critical and commercial success.
Track listing[]
| No. | Title | Performer(s) | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Time |
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| 1. | "Grand Opening (Interlude)" | - | - | Craig Sherrad | 1:32 |
| 2. | "At the Speed of Life" | Xzibit | Banks, Joiner | Thayod Ausar | 3:45 |
| 3. | "Just Maintain" | Xzibit, Hurricane G, J-Ro | Brooks, Joiner, Rodriguez | E-Swift | 3:21 |
| 4. | "Eyes May Shine" | Xzibit | Brooks, Joiner | E-Swift | 3:54 |
| 5. | "Positively Negative" | Xzibit, King Tee | Joiner, McBride, Sherrad | Craig Sherrad | 3:36 |
| 6. | "Don't Hate Me (Interlude)" | - | - | Thayod Ausar | 1:32 |
| 7. | "Paparazzi" | Xzibit | Banks, Joiner | Thayod Ausar | 3:56 |
| 8. | "The Foundation" | Xzibit | Joel, Joiner, Muggerud | DJ Muggs | 3:55 |
| 9. | "Mrs. Crabtree" | - | - | E-Swift, Saafir | 1:17 |
| 10. | "Bird's Eye View" | Xzibit, Catashtraphe, J-Ro | Joiner, Kirkland, Robinson, Smith | Diamond D | 4:42 |
| 11. | "Hit & Run II" | Xzibit | Joiner, Sherrad | Craig Sherrad | 3:49 |
| 12. | "Carry the Weight" | Xzibit | Banks, Joiner, Jones | Thayod Ausar | 4:13 |
| 13. | "Plastic Surgery" | Xzibit, Ras Kass, Saafir | Austin, Brooks, Gibson, Joiner | E-Swift | 4:40 |
| 14. | "Enemies & Friends" | Xzibit | Haynes, Joiner | DJ Pen One | 4:01 |
| 15. | "Last Words (Interlude)" | - | - | Craig Sherrad | 1:01 |
Samples[]
Just Maintain
- "Prelude" by Freda Payne
Eyes May Shine
- "Dirty Feet" by Daly-Wilson Big Band
- "Until It's Time For You to Go" by Grover Washington, Jr.
- "Minnie's Lament" by Minnie Riperton
- "The Start of Your Ending (41st Side)" by Mobb Deep
Positively Negative
- "Funky President (People It's Bad)" by James Brown
Don't Hate Me (Interlude)
- "Out.... Then Back" by Patrick Williams and Earl Klugh
Paparazzi
- "Pavane (Vocalise)" by Barbara Streisand
The Foundation
- "The Stranger" by Billy Joel
- "Universal Mind" by The Mystic Moods Orchestra
Bird's Eye View
- "Dream Weaver" by Little Boy Blues
- "Long Red" by Mountain
Hit & Run (Part II)
- "Sneakin' In the Back" by Tom Scott and The L.A. Express
Carry the Weight
- "Love Theme" by Trevor Jones
Plastic Surgery
- "Slow Dance" by Stanley Clarke
Enemies & Friends
- "Enlightenment" by Billy Paul