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)
Break Yourself
Xzibit Lyrics
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Last but not least we off the leash
The Art of War reach for your masterpiece
Feel the release from the phantom bangs you
Snatched off put you in a frame and hang you
Comin at you niggas from a different angle
Arch Angel choke hold and strangled
Kay Slay the game turn the tables
Start bullshit, conflicts, labels
Man handled, murder, mangled
Life support cut short we hold court
In the street make a nigga sleep six feet deep
Fuck piece bare back doggystyle
Cement ya feet and hold ya down
Throw you off the bridge and watch you drown
Last one to laugh its over now
[Hook]
We'll trade ya six and pancake ya loan
Break ya bitch and take ya doe
Shake ya Crys and take it whoa
Layin down the whole dance floor
(Break yourself right now)
Open bar free drinks this way
Walkin the West, possin the South
Coke can put these in ya mouth
Hands up jack the whole crowd
(Break yourself right now)
[Xzibit]
Break crash from ya ass so don't rush to bust
Bitches die, cry, and lust for us
Damn it feel good to be platinum plus
Don't fuck wit us cuzz we dangerous
Hold fans like fiends on Angel Dust
Clean get aways I get out the cuffs
Coast like a sailor you fuckin fucks
I done hand it hard to keep in touch
Don't pop the Crys I pop the clutch
Pop one to ya mouth cuzz you talk too much
Way in over ya head you get played
Left holdin the bag like John Forte
Built for this all work no play here to stay
The rest get blown away
Built for this all work no play here to stay
The rest get blown away
see'mon
[Hook]
[Xzibit]
Neva seen heard felt befo
want to rumble wit us just start the show
Fill up the chamber let me go
Out of town before the shells hit the floor
Duck tape ski mask professional
Fuck why'all, why'all homosexual
Hangin on my dick like testicle
Pop you disappear, "Where did he go?"
Pop up some where in Mexico
Rotate relate respect the flow
Hospital bed you vegetable
Can't walk can't talk lettin you know
We hit the hardest ask ya ho, at my show
Seen her in the front row
To the back stage in there she blow
There she blew
Then send her back to you (hello)
[Hook] - 3X
In Xzibit's song "Break Yourself," the rapper boasts his skills and confidence in the rap game, asserting his ability to break down any opposition that crosses his path. He speaks of his dominance in various ways, from breaking down rivals, shaking off haters, and even engaging in violent measures like murder, strangling, and holding sessions in the street to make a "nigga sleep six feet deep." The lyrics also put emphasis on Xzibit's willingness to rise above his haters by urging them to "break themselves right now." He also makes it clear that he is unstoppable, and he does not take anything for granted as he focuses on his craft and drops one hit after another.
The song title "Break Yourself," has been used several times in hip-hop and is often described as a term used to threaten someone into submission. The phrase implies that someone should "break themselves" or comply with the person they're conversing with. Rappers like Ice T used the term in the '80s, with the song "Break Yourself" and the phrase has since been used in countless other hip-hop songs. Xzibit's usage of the phrase
In terms of instrumentation, the song has a heavy base with a classic West Coast rap sound that characterizes much of Xzibit's style. The beat of the song is composed of traditional boom bap drums, and Xzibit raps with a gritty, confident flow that is powerful and relatable.
Line by Line Meaning
Last but not least we off the leash
We're ready to do our best and give it our all.
The Art of War reach for your masterpiece
We're serious about what we're doing and strive for greatness.
Feel the release from the phantom bangs you
Get ready for some hard-hitting truths that are going to shake things up.
Snatched off put you in a frame and hang you
We'll expose those who are doing the wrong thing and make an example of them.
Comin at you niggas from a different angle
Don't expect us to come at you in the same old way - we'll surprise you.
Arch Angel choke hold and strangled
We'll take you down hard and fast.
Kay Slay the game turn the tables
We're in control here and we'll change things up however we see fit.
Get cables, I'm Kane you Abel
I'll be the one to take you down, just like Cain took down Abel in the Bible.
Start bullshit, conflicts, labels
If you're going to bring it, then let's bring it - we're not afraid of conflict.
Man handled, murder, mangled
We're not afraid to get physical and get our hands dirty.
Life support cut short we hold court
We make the rules and play by our own terms.
In the street make a nigga sleep six feet deep
We're not afraid to take it to the streets and things could get deadly.
Fuck piece bare back doggystyle
We're not interested in something casual or surface-level - we're in it for the long haul.
Cement ya feet and hold ya down
We'll make sure you're not going anywhere and hold you responsible.
Throw you off the bridge and watch you drown
We'll make sure you pay for what you've done and won't hesitate to take it to the extreme.
Last one to laugh its over now
In the end, we'll win and you'll be the one left defeated.
We'll trade ya six and pancake ya loan
We're in the business of making deals and will use any means necessary to get what we want.
Break ya bitch and take ya doe
We'll use intimidation and force to get what we want, even if it means stealing from others.
Shake ya Crys and take it whoa
We won't hesitate to take what's valuable and make it ours.
Layin down the whole dance floor
We're in control here and will do what we please.
Open bar free drinks this way
We're living the high life and aren't afraid to flaunt it.
Walkin the West, possin the South
We move around and go where we want, when we want.
Coke can put these in ya mouth
We have connections and will use them to get what we want.
Hands up jack the whole crowd
We're in control and hold the power over others.
Break crash from ya ass so don't rush to bust
Don't try to come at us too quick or you'll get burned.
Bitches die, cry, and lust for us
We have power and influence over others, including women.
Damn it feel good to be platinum plus
We've made it big and are proud of our success.
Don't fuck wit us cuzz we dangerous
Don't mess with us, because we have the potential to be deadly.
Hold fans like fiends on Angel Dust
We have a devoted following that stays loyal to us like addicts.
Clean get aways I get out the cuffs
We're experts at avoiding getting caught and escaping the law.
Coast like a sailor you fuckin fucks
We move with ease and have a smooth, cool demeanor.
I done hand it hard to keep in touch
We're busy and have a lot going on, making it difficult to stay in contact with everyone.
Don't pop the Crys I pop the clutch
Don't celebrate too soon, because we're still in control and can change things up at any moment.
Pop one to ya mouth cuzz you talk too much
Don't talk out of turn or we'll make you pay for it.
Way in over ya head you get played
You're out of your depth and will be taken advantage of.
Left holdin the bag like John Forte
You'll be left to take the blame and face the consequences.
Built for this all work no play here to stay
We're committed to our work and are here for the long haul.
The rest get blown away
Those who can't keep up will be left behind.
Neva seen heard felt befo
What we have to offer is completely new and uncharted territory.
want to rumble wit us just start the show
If you want to come at us, then we welcome the challenge and will take you on.
Fill up the chamber let me go
We're ready to take on whatever comes our way and are armed and ready.
Out of town before the shells hit the floor
We're quick to get out of dodge and avoid getting caught.
Duck tape ski mask professional
We're experienced at what we do and know how to avoid getting caught by hiding our identities.
Fuck why'all, why'all homosexual
We don't care about anyone else and will do whatever we want.
Hangin on my dick like testicle
Others are envious of our success and try to ride our coattails.
Pop you disappear, 'Where did he go?'
We'll take care of our enemies and eliminate them quickly and swiftly.
Pop up some where in Mexico
We have places to hide and can always escape somewhere else.
Rotate relate respect the flow
We're constantly moving and changing, but always maintain respect for our craft.
Hospital bed you vegetable
We'll take out our enemies so completely that they won't be able to recover.
Can't walk can't talk lettin you know
We'll make sure our enemies are taken out so completely that they won't be able to communicate.
We hit the hardest ask ya ho, at my show
We pack a powerful punch and are known for our success and influence.
Seen her in the front row
We have admirers and fans drawn to us because of our success.
To the back stage in there she blow
Our fans are so attracted to us that they'll go to any lengths to get closer to us.
There she blew
Our fans get so enamored with us that they're willing to do whatever it takes to be with us.
Then send her back to you (hello)
We'll enjoy the attention of our fans and then discard them without a second thought.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: ALVIN N JOINER, J. AUSTIN, RICARDO THOMAS
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