| At the Speed of Life | |
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 Studio album by Xzibit | |
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Released |
1 October 1996 |
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Recorded |
1995-1996 at Tha Concentration Camp (Los Angeles, California) |
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Genre | |
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Length |
49:12 |
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Label |
Loud/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 album by American rapper Xzibit, released in 1996 on Loud Records. After making appearances on songs by Tha Alkaholiks and King Tee in the early 1990s, Xzibit became a member of the loosely-knit collective Likwit Crew, who make prominent appearances on the album. It was produced by E-Swift of Tha Alkaholiks, DJ Muggs and Diamond D, among others, and features appearances from King Tee, Tha Alkaholiks, Hurricane G, Ras Kass and Saafir.
The album peaked at #74 on the Billboard 200, and #22 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Two of its singles, "Paparazzi" and "The Foundation", also performed well on the charts.
Track listing
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| 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 |
