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)
Rimz & Tirez
Xzibit Lyrics
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Take a chance, come dance with a cowboy
Playin stopped playin long time ago with childish toys
It's only men in here; deuce deuce inch Pirelli
and Goodyear niggaz, sip malt liquor beer
They gave me sixth man of the year, came off the bench for Tha Liks
Shot the lights out at the championship
Big chips, big trips, new fits, my money clip's
Rap niggaz, we different individuals
Elevate the level of the music and the visuals
It's do or die, I need a +Priest+, call +Superfly+
Whatever we discuss when we meet's between you and I
I'm truly high, red-eyed for the red-eye flight
Five hours, eight drinks, I rode all night, shit
Everyday, every night's a saloon
Crime blitty, good bottle, million dollar tunes
[Chorus: Kokane]
Love when when you're out there on the ave
When you're down 24/7, niggaz don't know the half
My Romeo's step down on the pedal
my back keeps on scrapin the metal
I be coastin and be coastin, hittin three wheel motion
with my rimz and tirez
[Xzibit]
I ain't never seen Kevlar flesh (hell naw)
y'all bitch niggaz is flirtin and fuckin with death
I was taught to stick with the right and work with the left
Never love nothin, never turn snitch and confess
Got catch me in the heat of the act, and run the risk
of catchin three to the back, and try walkin with that (yeah!)
I ain't goin to the pen for shit, except to snatch up
my loved ones to get loose and hop the fence
It ain't hard to look hard, snatch up a catalogue
Mad dog to niggaz that walk up your boulevard (yeah!)
But one day, you gon' feel it (what?)
I'm a firm believer in the theory if it bleeds, I can kill it
A hit man for hire (yeah!) caught up in the crossfire
The live wire, leak a nigga like a vampire
My empire roll rimz and tirez
Either get with us, forget us and get behind us, muh'fuckers
[Chorus]
[Interlude]
Ride along, with my rimz and tirez
Side along
[Goldie Loc]
Mr. Recycler (what?) I'm lookin for a sixty-two Chevy
and she kinda bad, threw him six and I was read'
(Whatchu want me to do?) To get spic and span
Man I'm glad you came and got me from that old white man (good lookin)
He took me to a spot in Long Beach, hooked me up with four pumps
(bzzt) but everybody in the hood can't jump (bzzt)
And I change colors when the sun hit me
Fix me up, now my owner want to slang me for 50?
Bling bling, now I belong to a Japanese
And they was quick to throw me in the magazines
I make money (huh?) I never broke down, fools trippin
(Check it out) How many cars you see in Seoul on streets dippin?
(None) Afraid to get that ass caught slippin (why?)
For me it was an easy task
I kept an engine on my ass with heat under the dash
Fool (peep game) I was born to lowride on rimz and tirez, yeah
[Chorus] - 2X
[ad libs to end]
The lyrics of Xzibit's song Rimz & Tirez feature two main themes: partying and cruising, and gangsta culture. The first verse, performed by Defari, sets the tone with a call to take a chance and dance with a cowboy, highlighting the party atmosphere. He goes on to talk about his achievements in the music industry and his financial success, indicating a theme of materialism. Xzibit's verse, on the other hand, emphasizes the importance of staying tough and surviving in the harsh environment of "the hood". He delivers a warning to those who cross him and boasts about his skills and reputation as a hitman. Goldie Loc's verse offers a glimpse into the world of lowriding and car culture, with a focus on his experience as a car and his ability to make money for his owners.
Overall, the song celebrates the juxtaposition of partying and gangsta culture, with a strong emphasis on materialism, toughness, and survival. The laid-back vibe of the track, paired with the rough lyrics, creates a sense of tension and excitement.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a chance, come dance with a cowboy
Join me in this adventure, take a risk and come along
Playin stopped playin long time ago with childish toys
I've grown out of childish behavior and am focused on more important things
It's only men in here; deuce deuce inch Pirelli
Only men with big guns and cars with fancy Pirelli tires are present
and Goodyear niggaz, sip malt liquor beer
The men here prefer cheap malt liquor beer and also have cars with Goodyear tires
They gave me sixth man of the year, came off the bench for Tha Liks
I was awarded for being the best backup player for Tha Liks group
Shot the lights out at the championship
I performed exceptionally well at the championship game
Big chips, big trips, new fits, my money clip's
I'm successful and have lots of money, new clothes and go on extravagant trips
full of green cheese, my other pocket got green weed
One pocket has money and the other has marijuana
Rap niggaz, we different individuals
We rappers are unique and different from the rest
Elevate the level of the music and the visuals
Let's take music and visuals to the next level
It's do or die, I need a +Priest+, call +Superfly+
This is a crucial moment, I need help from professionals like Priest and Superfly
Whatever we discuss when we meet's between you and I
What we talk about is confidential between us
I'm truly high, red-eyed for the red-eye flight
I am really high and have red eyes because of a late-night flight
Five hours, eight drinks, I rode all night, shit
I drank eight times and travelled continuously for five hours throughout the night
Love when when you're out there on the ave
I like it when you are out in the street
When you're down 24/7, niggaz don't know the half
People don't know what you're going through all day, every day
My Romeo's step down on the pedal
My car has a powerful engine and can accelerate quickly like Romeo's passion
my back keeps on scrapin the metal
My car's back end hits the road and makes a scraping sound because of my large rims
I be coastin and be coastin, hittin three wheel motion
I'm cruising around smoothly, sometimes lifting three wheels off the ground
I ain't never seen Kevlar flesh (hell naw)
I've never witnessed someone with Kevlar protective gear being injured
y'all bitch niggaz is flirtin and fuckin with death
You guys are recklessly playing with danger
I was taught to stick with the right and work with the left
I learned how to fight and always do the right thing
Never love nothin, never turn snitch and confess
Never be too attached to anything or anyone and never snitch on anyone
Got catch me in the heat of the act, and run the risk
If you catch me during the heat of the moment, you're taking a big risk
of catchin three to the back, and try walkin with that (yeah!)
You might get shot thrice at your back and be unable to walk
I ain't goin to the pen for shit, except to snatch up
I'm not going to jail for anything except to rescue my loved ones
my loved ones to get loose and hop the fence
I'll free my familiars and escape by hopping the fence
It ain't hard to look hard, snatch up a catalogue
It's easy to act tough and intimidate others by looking at a catalog of weapons
Mad dog to niggaz that walk up your boulevard (yeah!)
I intimidate anyone who approaches me on my street with an aggressive attitude
But one day, you gon' feel it (what?)
Someday you're going to regret your actions
I'm a firm believer in the theory if it bleeds, I can kill it
I believe that anything that can bleed can be killed
A hit man for hire (yeah!) caught up in the crossfire
I'm a hitman who sometimes suffers in a shooting incident
The live wire, leak a nigga like a vampire
I am like a live wire and can make someone leak blood like a vampire
My empire roll rimz and tirez
My group has expensive cars with big rims and nice tires
Either get with us, forget us and get behind us, muh'fuckers
Either join us or leave us, there's no in-between
Mr. Recycler (what?) I'm lookin for a sixty-two Chevy
I'm a car being recycled and I want to be a 1962 Chevy
and she kinda bad, threw him six and I was read'
The dealer accepted a six-thousand-dollar offer for me
(Whatchu want me to do?) To get spic and span
What do you want me to do to make me look clean and new?
Man I'm glad you came and got me from that old white man (good lookin)
I'm grateful you rescued me from that old white man
He took me to a spot in Long Beach, hooked me up with four pumps
He brought me to a place in Long Beach and gave me four hydraulic pumps
(bzzt) but everybody in the hood can't jump (bzzt)
Not everyone in the neighborhood has a car with hydraulics installed
And I change colors when the sun hit me
I look different under the sun and also when the light changes
Fix me up, now my owner want to slang me for 50?
I was refurbished, and my owner now wants to sell me for fifty thousand dollars
Bling bling, now I belong to a Japanese
I now belong to a Japanese owner who has blinged me out with lots of flashy accessories
And they was quick to throw me in the magazines
They are eager to show me off in magazines and other media
I make money (huh?) I never broke down, fools trippin
I am valuable and never break down, making people crazy with jealousy
(Check it out) How many cars you see in Seoul on streets dippin?
How many cars with hydraulics do you see in the streets of Seoul?
(None) Afraid to get that ass caught slippin (why?)
None, because they don't want to get caught slipping and be seen in a negative light
For me it was an easy task
It was easy for me to stand out with my hydraulics since I'm unique
I kept an engine on my ass with heat under the dash
I kept an engine on my back and have heat under my dashboard to power my hydraulics
Fool (peep game) I was born to lowride on rimz and tirez, yeah
It's in my nature to lowride on big wheels and tires
Lyrics Β© Royalty Network Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JERRY LONG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SouthCentralChannel
Soopafly killed that beat π₯π₯
@j.e.production4758
One of the most slept on albums π₯ 2020
@NORAK69
The tightest song on the album!!!!!!!!!!
@cheese90723
this shit goes hard. super fly, xzibit, kokane, and Goldie loc all killed this shit.
@BINKSTARZZZ
I like some old gangsta shit, you know this is something you can bump real hard in your car.
@KarmalBeauty
one of the SMOKINEST XZIBIT JOINTS!! That beat is fierce! Thank you for posting it! I used to have the CD but lost it. I'm goin to get it AGAIN! LOL
@Madvillany718
Never understood how there was no music video for this track?! Best on the album. Merry Christmas 2020! πβοΈ
@scarlett3024
First. Rap album I ever got... Ben hooked ever since ...
@eastleigh7th748
Restless xzibit this is my favourite song
@8v71buses
Defari killed this track yo πβπΏππΏ