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)
Nobody Sound Like Me
Xzibit Lyrics
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I don't want niggas soundin' like me, you know what I'm sayin'?
I don't want niggas soundin' like me, you know what I'm sayin'?
Yo we gettin' restless me and dawgs
Never pretendin' rather we sendin' a very clear message
Either you with me or against me punk hit 'em up
Provide housin' for these shrimp from the shells we dump
Til we takin' advantage of inflicting irreversable damage
It's the long awaited anticipated Likwit MC
Bombin' first 'cause I feel it's better to give then receive
You better believe, Xzibit stays savage above the average
When niggas try to switch turn bitch for the cup of tea
But all that's irrelevant it's like tryin' to turn a whore celibate
I dance with the devil for the hell of it
Burning down your lavish landscape on digital tape
'Cause everything you rhymin' about is actually fake
So make room for the legitimate nasty inconsiderate
Thinkin' you rankin' top dollar but really counterfeit
I don't want niggas soundin' like me
I don't want niggas soundin' like me, you know what I'm sayin'?
Niggas are null and void I get swole like a Keloid
To overload your system with rhymes for millenniums
To shut down artists with beats the deep closure
Battlin' top rank for bank and exposure
So open up your door to me
'Cause if it's closed I'm a breakin' in with some pantyhose
Over the mic so you don't know who I sound like
Executing those who record and bite to sound tight
It's not permitted by the right
The Gustopo surprising these niggas like Benny Blanco
Remember me man? You thought I was a fan
Till I threw you in the back of a van
Yo these Drop Squad delegates rhymes are delicate
I spit on the mic to get these MC's pussys wet
For those with plans to clone me
The original it can't be done I'm digital (digital)
I don't want niggas soundin' like me
I don't want niggas soundin' like me, you know what I'm sayin'?
I don't want niggas soundin' like me, you know what I'm sayin'?
Yo who wanna come see the hard rock?
The non stop grid block yo whole block receive speed knot
You need not, get brave my bullets never graze
They hit close to home separating flesh from bone
So better get off on your own bitch
Rollin' chrome shit tryin' to own shit, I was moulded
After the best that the streets had to offer
The author of my own destiny so I suggest you stop stressin' me
I'll find out when I pull my nine out and blow your mind out
Play a deadly game with no fouls and no time outs
Inhale large amounts of dojah forever ready like a soldier
I'm lock mode and shoot from the shoulder
And burn down your lavish landscape digital tape
'Cause everything you rhyme about is actually fake
So make room for the legitimate nasty inconsiderate
Thinkin' you rankin' top dollar but really counterfeit
I don't want niggas soundin' like me
I don't want niggas soundin' like me, you know what I'm sayin'?
I don't want niggas soundin' like me, you know what I'm sayin'?
On no album, you know what I'm sayin'
Xzibit's song "Nobody Sound Like Me" is a declaration of his uniqueness as a rapper and a warning to other aspiring artists not to try to copy his style. In the first verse, Xzibit raps about his restlessness and how he and his crew are sending a clear message to others in the rap game. He warns his competitors that they are either with him or against him, and that he will provide housing for those who try to come for him. Xzibit boasts about his skills as a rapper, declaring himself a savage above the average, and warns others not to switch or turn on him, as it would be like trying to turn a whore celibate. He also boasts about his ability to use irreversable damage against his enemies.
In the second verse, Xzibit raps about how he will overload the mic with rhymes for millenniums to shut down other artists who are trying to compete with him. He boasts that he can break into anyone's home with some pantyhose to cover his face and surprise them. Xzibit threatens those who plan to clone him, warning them that the original can't be done because he is digital. He then raps about being ready to take on anyone who wants to see the hard rock, and how he is always ready like a soldier. He also warns his competitors that everything they rhyme about is fake, and that they are really counterfeit.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want niggas soundin' like me
Xzibit does not want others to copy or imitate his unique style and sound
Yo we gettin' restless me and dawgs
Xzibit and his team are becoming impatient and ready to take action
Never pretendin' rather we sendin' a very clear message
Xzibit and his team do not fake or pretend about their intentions, they are clearly expressing them
Either you with me or against me punk hit 'em up
Xzibit is not interested in being neutral, you are either on his side or against him and he will call you out
Provide housin' for these shrimp from the shells we dump
Xzibit is attacking and defeating his opponents and giving them a place to rest, in the grave
I'm makin' 'em bounce other niggas fail to bump
Xzibit's music is making people move, while other musicians are not as successful
Til we takin' advantage of inflicting irreversable damage
Xzibit's actions are causing permanent and severe harm to his enemies
It's the long awaited anticipated Likwit MC
Xzibit is a highly anticipated and respected MC who is affiliated with the West Coast rap label, Likwit Crew
Bombin' first 'cause I feel it's better to give then receive
Xzibit is launching attacks first because he believes in proactive and preemptive action
You better believe, Xzibit stays savage above the average
Xzibit is a fierce and unrelenting performer who stands out from the norm
When niggas try to switch turn bitch for the cup of tea
When others try to modify their style to follow trends, they are acting cowardly and lacking originality
But all that's irrelevant it's like tryin' to turn a whore celibate
Xzibit considers the attempts of others to imitate him to be pointless and impossible as doing the same for someone who is promiscuous
I dance with the devil for the hell of it
Xzibit is willing to take risks and engage in dangerous activities for enjoyment and excitement
Burning down your lavish landscape on digital tape
Xzibit is using his music to attack and destroy the inflated and fake lifestyles of others
'Cause everything you rhymin' about is actually fake
Others are rapping about a false or exaggerated lifestyle and Xzibit is calling them out on it
Niggas are null and void I get swole like a Keloid
Others are insignificant and unimportant, while Xzibit is getting stronger and more prominent like a raised scar
To overload your system with rhymes for millenniums
Xzibit plans to overwhelm others with his superior lyrics and style for many years to come
To shut down artists with beats the deep closure
Xzibit intends to eliminate other musicians with his powerful production and lyrics
So open up your door to me
Xzibit wants others to welcome him and his music into their lives
'Cause if it's closed I'm a breakin' in with some pantyhose
If others do not welcome him, Xzibit will resort to breaking in using unconventional methods
Over the mic so you don't know who I sound like
Xzibit's style is so unique that others will not be able to copy him even if they try
Executing those who record and bite to sound tight
Xzibit will take down those who copy his style to try to seem impressive
It's not permitted by the right
Copying the style of others is not acceptable or ethical behavior
The Gustopo surprising these niggas like Benny Blanco
Xzibit and his team are catching others by surprise like the infamous criminal Benny Blanco
Remember me man? You thought I was a fan
Xzibit is reminding others that he is not just a simple fan, he is a force to be reckoned with in the rap game
Till I threw you in the back of a van
Xzibit uses force to make sure others know that he means business and is not to be underestimated
Yo these Drop Squad delegates rhymes are delicate
Xzibit and his team's lyrics are precise and full of meaning
I spit on the mic to get these MC's pussys wet
Xzibit's lyrics are so powerful that they have a sexual effect on other rappers
For those with plans to clone me
Those who want to copy Xzibit's style are warned to not even attempt to do so
The original it can't be done I'm digital (digital)
Xzibit is one of a kind and cannot be replicated, he is unique and incomparable
Yo who wanna come see the hard rock?
Xzibit is challenging others to come and compete with him in the rap game
The non stop grid block yo whole block receive speed knot
Xzibit's rhymes are so fast and intense that they will overwhelm and encompass the whole block
You need not, get brave my bullets never graze
Others do not need to try to compete with Xzibit because he will always win, and his attacks will always hit their targets
They hit close to home separating flesh from bone
Xzibit's attacks are vicious and cause real harm, destroying his opponents physically and emotionally
So better get off on your own bitch
Others are advised to stay out of Xzibit's way and go their own path, or they will face the consequences
Rollin' chrome shit tryin' to own shit, I was moulded
Xzibit is confident in his skills and was formed by the streets to be unbeatable
After the best that the streets had to offer
Xzibit learned from the best in the streets and became the ultimate product of that environment
The author of my own destiny so I suggest you stop stressin' me
Xzibit is in control of his own life and wants others to stop trying to influence him or question his choices
I'll find out when I pull my nine out and blow your mind out
Xzibit will take violent action if others continue to bother him or try to steal his style
Play a deadly game with no fouls and no time outs
Xzibit's game is intense and dangerous, with no rules or breaks
Inhale large amounts of dojah forever ready like a soldier
Xzibit is always ready for action and uses marijuana to calm his nerves and keep his focus
I'm lock mode and shoot from the shoulder
Xzibit is completely focused and uses precise attacks to take down his opponents
'Cause everything you rhyme about is actually fake
Xzibit is reminding others that their lyrics are not truthful and he is calling them out for it
So make room for the legitimate nasty inconsiderate
Xzibit is the real deal and he is asking others to make way for him and his genuine, ruthless style
Thinkin' you rankin' top dollar but really counterfeit
Others believe they are at the top of the rap game, but Xzibit sees through their phoniness and calls them out on it
On no album, you know what I'm sayin'
Xzibit is reminding others that his style is unique and cannot be found on any other album or artist
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALVIN JOYNER, PATRICK LAWRENCE, PAMELA JOAN SAWYER, LEON WARE
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