Xzibit released his second album, 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz, on August 25, 1998; it peaked at number 53 on the Billboard 200. The album also contained the single "What U See Is What U Get", which peaked at #50 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album's success caught attention from West Coast rapper Dr. Dre who acted as the executive producer on Xzibit's third album, Restless, which was released on December 12, 2000.
Restless debuted at number 14 on the Billboard 200 and was later certified platinum in the U.S. The album contained the singles "Front 2 Back", "X", and "Get Your Walk On". His follow-up album Man vs. Machine (2002) also enjoyed success; it debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 and was certified gold. Weapons of Mass Destruction (2004) also became certified gold. After the release of Full Circle in 2006, Xzibit underwent a hiatus, not releasing music until the release of his seventh studio album Napalm on October 9, 2012. Since 2013, he is part of the hip-hop supergroup Serial Killers.
Xzibit has also gained fame as an actor and television host, for his role as Shyne Johnson in the television series Empire, and as the host for the reality television series Pimp My Ride. He has starred in the films Gridiron Gang (2006), The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008), Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009) and Sun Dogs (2017).
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xzibit
Studio albums
At the Speed of Life (1996)
40 Dayz & 40 Nightz (1998)
Restless (2000)
Man vs. Machine (2002)
Weapons of Mass Destruction (2004)
Full Circle (2006)
Napalm (2012)
King Maker (2022)
1983
Xzibit Lyrics
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I saw five to six million but, yo, that ain't really shit
It was supposed to be different, we were supposed to write out
But tumach shot his girl, then shot himself in the mouth
Then the steady game form very soon fell apart
Because when you just doing all, the loyalty in your heart
Slight catch a long hymn on all these niggas
Forgetting where they're coming from
This what we're supposed to do, here's where we're supposed to be
I hated MTV for trying to play me like a mockery
But that don't bother me, I just fulfill my fucking contract
Small price to pay just to take a piece of my back
My back, backfire, assassination of my character
Just demassing me in the America
My younger sister, Erika, just adopted a child
My older brother served fifteen, he made it out
Even though my father loved me, I ain't seen him for a while
Had to fight my baby, bitch, give me my nigga now
Cause I'm running out of time and I need him to understand
The way a superior man had build a brand
Niggas talk about my taxes, had to pay, I consemn
I'm surviving cause the lines ass crooked in the hand
Heartbreak, disappointment, my mother died when I was nine
I just wanted to join her
Now I miss to join her, get to California
I got something for you to do, it was like I was annoying
Resurrected, found my purpose, I remember being dragged
Being nervous when I would kick my verses
I was virtually worthless, my whole life was a circus
I was sleeping with serpents and I thought it is worth it
Got a call from Paul, told me shit isn't working
Exchange words, told me tell me that shit in person
He probably told him, and by the way did he said it
On a prolijetic twisted made about him
I see Slim and he said he didn't recognize me
Was it that or did he let another man to find me?
I don't know, but now I gotta get this all behind me
Follow my calling when I used to follow niggas blindly
I wish I had a better relationship with my uncles
Blood relatives I could turn to when I'm feeling trouble
And talk about my struggles
My uncle John Nail, he only put me on the phone
With different females
And this is such a such, nephew, tell me, what's up?
Ain't even ask about your man in Cali, growing up
Fuck, I drink it all and I smash the bottle
Self medicated numb, but I'm a feel it tomorrow
It feel like pain and sorrow was like a second skin
But now that pain was gone I got my second win
Only the strong live long, you better settle in
I'm fighting for ever, I will never let the devil win
1983, that's when my journey begins
I searched every word for stritting, only find it within
This for me and my kid, still trying to live
Living life to the fullest 'till I see you again
In "1983," Xzibit reflects on his life journey and the difficulties he has faced. He questions the loyalty of those around him and ruminates on his own struggles with relationships and self-medicating. He mentions his family members, including his younger sister who has recently adopted a child, and his older brother who served fifteen years in prison. He also touches on the assassination of his character and his fight to survive in a world that is crooked and unforgiving.
The song's title is a reference to the year Xzibit was born, and the lyrics are deeply personal, reflecting on the pain he has experienced and the challenges he has faced throughout his life. The song is deeply introspective, with Xzibit exploring his emotions and struggles with addiction, self-doubt, and the pressure to succeed. He ultimately finds solace in the strength he has developed through his experiences and the love he has for his child.
Overall, "1983" is a raw and emotional song that showcases Xzibit's introspective side and his ability to convey deep emotions through his music.
Line by Line Meaning
I had the right to sublurr, because they ache one stick
I had the right to be high and blur my thoughts as everyone has their own way to cope.
I saw five to six million but, yo, that ain't really shit
I made a lot of money, but it did not give me the happiness I thought it would.
It was supposed to be different, we were supposed to write out
Things were supposed to be different, we were supposed to succeed and get out of the tough situation.
But tumach shot his girl, then shot himself in the mouth
But everything fell apart when Tumach murdered his girlfriend and then himself.
Then the steady game form very soon fell apart
As a result, the unity and stability in our group collapsed.
Because when you just doing all, the loyalty in your heart
When you're focused on making money, sometimes you forget the importance of staying loyal to your friends.
Slight catch a long hymn on all these n****s
I noticed that my friends were changing and forgetting their roots.
Forgetting where they're coming from
My friends forgot their humble beginnings and were losing sight of what really mattered.
And they're slowing down, wait a minute, what we're running from?
My friends were slowing down and I felt like they had given up on their goals, and I wondered what they were running from.
This what we're supposed to do, here's where we're supposed to be
I reminded myself that this is what we were supposed to be doing with our lives, and where we were supposed to be.
I hated MTV for trying to play me like a mockery
I was angry at MTV for portraying me unfairly and making fun of me.
But that don't bother me, I just fulfill my fucking contract
But I did what I had to do and fulfilled my contractual obligations.
Small price to pay just to take a piece of my back
It was a small sacrifice to make in order to achieve success in my career.
My back, backfire, assassination of my character
But I ended up being the victim of a character assassination.
Just demassing me in the America
My reputation was destroyed in America.
My younger sister, Erika, just adopted a child
My younger sister, Erika, recently became a mother by adopting a child.
My older brother served fifteen, he made it out
My older brother was in prison for 15 years but he eventually got out.
Even though my father loved me, I ain't seen him for a while
My father loves me, but I haven't seen him in a long time.
Had to fight my baby, bitch, give me my nigga now
I had custody battles with my ex-girlfriend over our child.
Cause I'm running out of time and I need him to understand
I feel like I'm running out of time and I want my child to understand the importance of working hard and chasing your dreams.
The way a superior man had build a brand
I want my child to learn how to build a successful brand and be a superior man.
N****s talk about my taxes, had to pay, I consemn
People were criticizing me for not paying my taxes, but I paid them and moved on.
I'm surviving cause the lines ass crooked in the hand
I'm surviving because life is unpredictable, and I've learned to adapt to the challenges that come my way.
Heartbreak, disappointment, my mother died when I was nine
I went through a lot of heartbreak and disappointment as a child, especially after my mother passed away when I was nine years old.
I just wanted to join her
I missed my mother and wished I could be with her.
Now I miss to join her, get to California
Now I miss the opportunity to join her even more, especially as I moved to California.
I got something for you to do, it was like I was annoying
People would often ignore me or not take me seriously, but I had a sense of purpose and something to prove.
Resurrected, found my purpose, I remember being dragged
I found my purpose and was able to resurrect my passion for music, despite struggling and feeling overwhelmed in the past.
Being nervous when I would kick my verses
I used to be nervous when performing my music in front of others.
I was virtually worthless, my whole life was a circus
I felt like I was worthless and my life was a mess, like a circus.
I was sleeping with serpents and I thought it is worth it
I made bad decisions and surrounded myself with negative influences, but I thought it was worth it for the sake of my career.
Got a call from Paul, told me shit isn't working
I received a call from my friend Paul, who told me that things were not working out as we had planned.
Exchange words, told me tell me that shit in person
We had some disagreements, and I insisted that we should discuss them in person.
He probably told him, and by the way did he said it
I suspected that Paul had betrayed me and told others about our conversation.
On a prolijetic twisted made about him
Someone created a twisted and false narrative about me.
I see Slim and he said he didn't recognize me
I met someone named Slim and he didn't recognize me, which made me feel insignificant.
Was it that or did he let another man to find me?
I wondered if Slim purposely let someone else find me instead of recognizing me himself.
I don't know, but now I gotta get this all behind me
I didn't know what's going on, but I decided to put it all behind me and move on.
Follow my calling when I used to follow niggas blindly
I now prioritize my own goals and aspirations, whereas in the past, I used to blindly follow my friends.
I wish I had a better relationship with my uncles
I wish I had a better relationship with my extended family members, like my uncles.
Blood relatives I could turn to when I'm feeling trouble
I wish I had relatives whom I could turn to for support during difficult times.
And talk about my struggles
I wish I had people to talk to about my struggles and challenges.
My uncle John Nail, he only put me on the phone
My uncle John would only call me to talk to girls and ask about my love life.
With different females
He would always want to know about my relationships with different women.
And this is such a such, nephew, tell me, what's up?
He would ask me how I'm doing, but never really cared about my answer.
Ain't even ask about your man in Cali, growing up
He never asked about my experiences growing up in California.
Fuck, I drink it all and I smash the bottle
I sometimes turn to alcohol to numb my pain and frustration, and I end up drinking it all and smashing the bottle.
Self medicated numb, but I'm a feel it tomorrow
I know that self-medicating with alcohol is not the solution and I will feel the pain and consequences of my drinking tomorrow.
It feel like pain and sorrow was like a second skin
I feel like pain and sorrow have become a part of me and are always present, like a second skin.
But now that pain was gone I got my second win
But I was able to overcome my pain and found a renewed sense of strength and motivation, my second wind.
Only the strong live long, you better settle in
I believe that only the strong can survive, and you better settle in and brace yourself for the challenges that life throws your way.
I'm fighting for ever, I will never let the devil win
I'm determined to fight against anything that tries to bring me down or defeat me, and I will never let the devil win.
1983, that's when my journey begins
My journey of overcoming challenges and chasing my dreams started in 1983.
I searched every word for stritting, only find it within
I searched for inspiration and direction everywhere but eventually realized that it comes from within me.
This for me and my kid, still trying to live
I'm doing all of this for myself, but also for my child, as I'm still trying to live my best life.
Living life to the fullest 'till I see you again
I'm determined to live life to the fullest and make the most of every moment until I see my loved ones again in the afterlife.
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Written by: Alvin Nathaniel Joiner, F Miles
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@brendanold7047
Why doesnโt this exist on Spotify?
@liamsteer4635
It was but must be some politics behind it, probably left the label that put it out or something
@JWZ44
shame this isnt on spotify
@sX-freek
what? it is. I was just listening to it right now and Im pretty sure it was on a playlist I made a long time ago
@Dewnis
@tricky 4x Not everywhere, used to be on Spotify in Sweden but the whole album has been removed.
@michaelreposado9058
@Dewnis ๐ค๐คฌ.. because THEY are censoring the truth and would rather the people of Sweden trust the societal status quo while being misinformed and mislead. Wicked but simple
@leejones1782
One of xzibits best
@TBgunsandbutter
X to the Z
spitting that real on the track ( i can relate )
damn, 9 years old touching down in California, after your Earth, returned to the essence back in Michigan
Salute
@patrickfox2622
Thank you brother love u
@gabrielmaher3524
Reminds me of Xzibit's 1983