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)
Loose Cannons
Xzibit Lyrics
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Till I kept it real and I stayed alive with no compromise
And I fantasize about the baddest bitch and being between her thighs
Then I woke up and realized this is my motherfuckin' real life
You know where the fuck I'm from
From that muthafuckin' legendary
From the city where the niggas load clips and fats
Shit will never change on the West Side
Jack your shit, take your car for a test drive (Ah shit)
Gangbanin' out the window hollering let's ride
Gotta keep a tec by the bedside
These niggas don't know my life
All this pain and what I sacrificed
And all my niggas that lost their life, you never die, you never die
I'm in that motherfuckin' one for a minute now
All y'all lil' niggas need to simmer down
Shut the fuck up, I'm the one that's killing now
Take a look who on top of the pinnacle
R.I.P to KMG
Still gotta murder rap, and don't give a fuck where the body at
You do too much talkin' I walk in the building I just give a fuck where the money at
They coaching the player
They trust me it's only just one of them
I'm callin' them shots and makin' the plays and if you get a train better fuck with him
I keep it gangsta, y'all testin my patience
Got me feelin' so anxious, I be lookin' so facetious
Feel like running a capre
(Wait, hold up I got next)
(What up X)
Spent my birthday in Dubai
Skyrise surprise and I'm dressed like a spy
Black tux, oh you fucks guess what, I'm ready to blow
(Yo, oh no)
I hang that 6-2 sideways
Pissin' off the neighbors scrapin' bumpin' in the driveway
You gave me the pistol told me to kill at will
(Blow, yo, oh no)
(I couldn't give a fuck)
Literally, cashed out just livin' to me
Blast it like a Kennedy beat
Wanna get rid of 'em? Send them to me
While I'm just over here cozy holdin' these double D's
She book smart with pornographic abilities
(Well I don't know what you know
But I know I got that shit)
These motherfuckers still talking? Fuck 'em!
That's why they bring X and the guillotine out
To stop these bitches niggas from runnin' their mouth
(It's bout time somebody said something)
One in the glove, one in the clip, one in the chamber
One on the dash, one in the stash, ready for danger
I'm ready to die I can't control this fuckin' anger
Ah shit, somebody better fuckin' stop me
Cause I'm a loose cannon that can't stand myself I'm bad for my own health
You niggas really think I give a fuck about somebody else (fuck em')
I swear to god I'ma do it, back the fuck up I'ma do it, I swear to god I'ma lose it
The opening lines of Xzibit's “Loose Cannons” seem to reflect on the rapper's life, his experiences, and his perspective. Xzibit reflects on his life's journey, how he kept it real and stayed alive without compromising. He initially dreams about having the baddest bitch but later realizes that things aren't always as good as they seem in real life. He talks about gang violence, where people lose their lives, cars are jacked, and the situation seems to remain the same on the West Side.
The second verse seems to represent the rebellious, tough, and aggressive side of Xzibit, where he talks about his experiences with guns, his readiness to use them, and the consequences of his violent behavior. There is an element of fearlessness in his lines when he talks about his anger problems, destructive tendencies, and the fact that he is a loose cannon that cannot stand himself, damaging to his own health.
Overall, the song seems to convey Xzibit's complex, multifaceted personality, his struggles with living in a violent, dangerous environment, and his aggressive demeanor that reflects the dark side of the rap culture.
Line by Line Meaning
All my life, I've been down to ride
I've been willing to commit to things for my entire life
Till I kept it real and I stayed alive with no compromise
I stayed true to myself and avoided compromising my values to stay alive
And I fantasize about the baddest bitch and being between her thighs
I have sexual fantasies about a gorgeous woman
Then I woke up and realized this is my motherfuckin' real life
I realized that my life is not a fantasy and I have to face reality
You know where the fuck I'm from
You are aware of where I hail from
From that muthafuckin' legendary
From a place that is known for its greatness
From the city where the niggas load clips and fats
From a city where people load guns and are ready to use them
And get stabbed at home room should've skipped that class
People get stabbed in school, so they should avoid attending sometimes
Shit will never change on the West Side
Things will always remain the same on the West Side
Jack your shit, take your car for a test drive (Ah shit)
I will steal your stuff and test it out by driving your car
Gangbanin' out the window hollering let's ride
Being part of a gang, screaming from car windows, and urging people to go with them
Gotta keep a tec by the bedside
I need to have a gun beside the bed for protection
These niggas don't know my life
People are not familiar with my life
All this pain and what I sacrificed
I have gone through a lot of pain and given up much to be where I am
And all my niggas that lost their life, you never die, you never die
My friends who have died still live on through me
I'm in that motherfuckin' one for a minute now
I have been on top for quite some time
All y'all lil' niggas need to simmer down
All the young guys need to calm down and show some respect
Shut the fuck up, I'm the one that's killing now
Be quiet, I am the one who is currently dominating and being successful
Take a look who on top of the pinnacle
Consider who is at the top of the pyramid of power and success
R.I.P to KMG
Rest in peace to KMG
Still gotta murder rap, and don't give a fuck where the body at
I am still associated with a murder charge and don't care where the body is
You do too much talkin' I walk in the building I just give a fuck where the money at
You talk too much, but I care only about the money when I enter a building
They coaching the player
They are guiding me, the player
They trust me it's only just one of them
They have faith in me, but I am only one of many like me
I'm callin' them shots and makin' the plays and if you get a train better fuck with him
I am making the decisions and if you join me, you better be prepared to go all in
I keep it gangsta, y'all testin my patience
I keep it real and you are trying my patience
Got me feelin' so anxious, I be lookin' so facetious
I feel uneasy and trying too hard to be humorous to mask it
Feel like running a capre
I feel like running away
(Wait, hold up I got next)
Hold up, I'm next up
(What up X)
What's up, X?
Spent my birthday in Dubai
I celebrated my birthday in Dubai
Skyrise surprise and I'm dressed like a spy
I was dressed like a spy and the party was in a skyscraper
Black tux, oh you fucks guess what, I'm ready to blow
I'm wearing a black tux and I'm ready to blow up the party
(Yo, oh no)
Oh no, what's happening?
I hang that 6-2 sideways
I hang out of a 6-2 car window sideways
Pissin' off the neighbors scrapin' bumpin' in the driveway
I'm causing trouble and making noise in the driveway
You gave me the pistol told me to kill at will
Someone gave me a gun and told me to kill anyone I want
(Blow, yo, oh no)
Shoot, oh no, what's happening?
(I couldn't give a fuck)
I don't care
Literally, cashed out just livin' to me
I see life as just spending money
Blast it like a Kennedy beat
Shoot like JFK was shot
Wanna get rid of 'em? Send them to me
Want to eliminate them? Give them to me
While I'm just over here cozy holdin' these double D's
Meanwhile, I'm here comfortable holding these drinks
She book smart with pornographic abilities
She has intelligence and skills in pornographic activities
(Well I don't know what you know
Well, I don't know what you know
But I know I got that shit)
But I know I'm good at what I do
These motherfuckers still talking? Fuck 'em!
These people are still talking? Screw them!
That's why they bring X and the guillotine out
That's why they bring me and the guillotine out to silence them
To stop these bitches niggas from runnin' their mouth
To stop these men and women from speaking excessively
(It's bout time somebody said something)
(It's about time someone stood up)
One in the glove, one in the clip, one in the chamber
One gun in the glove compartment, one in the magazine, and one in the chamber ready to fire
One on the dash, one in the stash, ready for danger
One gun on the dashboard and one hidden away, prepared for any danger
I'm ready to die I can't control this fuckin' anger
I am prepared to die and cannot control my anger
Ah shit, somebody better fuckin' stop me
Oh no, someone better stop me
Cause I'm a loose cannon that can't stand myself I'm bad for my own health
Because I am uncontrollable and harmful even to myself
You niggas really think I give a fuck about somebody else (fuck em')
You people truly think I care about others? Forget them.
I swear to god I'ma do it, back the fuck up I'ma do it, I swear to god I'ma lose it
I promise you I'll do it, move out of the way or I'll do it, I promise you I'll lose all control
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ADMINISTRATION MP INC
Written by: TREVOR LAWRENCE JR., SLY JORDAN, JEAN-PIERRE ALARCEN, ANDRE BRISSETT, BERNARD EDWARDS, ALVIN JOINER, ANDRE YOUNG, MORRIS RICKS
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