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At the Speed of Life

Studio album by Xzibit

Released

October 15, 1996

Recorded

July 1995 - March 1996

Studio

Tha Concentration Camp
(Los Angeles, California)

Genre

West Coast hip hop, Underground hip hop, Hardcore hip hop

Length

49:14

Label

Loud Records / RCA

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
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