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)
Spitshine
Xzibit Lyrics
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With words put together better than Sony electronics
King of the jungle, humbly stay honest
Eat with the lions, swim with pyranhas
Gasoline the seem, strike the match
Inferno, I'm too thorough nigga' so stand back
(Oof!)
I spit shine, get mine and rip rhymes
I'm strict with knives, straight with razors
Good with grenades and great with gauges
Been around the world in a million stages
Watch niggas bitch up and go through changes
I had guns before thugs was in fashion
I mashed out before niggas knew mashin'
I knew terror before the plane started crashin'
I got punch lines and niggas ain't laughin'
I'm gon' be here after the smoke die down
Insomnia style, I won't lie down
Fight the good fight, don't need no help
Keep your hands up, defend yo' self
Move like I move and live life long
Can't move up if ya' heart not strong
Get'cha own shit 'cause this shits mine
(Yeah)
Every time I spit I shine
Cocksucka' I preach what I practise, back shit up
Wrap this rap shit up, still actin' up
Get found in a trunk of an Acura
Y'all suck like jail and Dracula
X turn up the heat, increase the hatred
Straight stone faced don't fuck wit gay shit
So I guess that means I can't fuck wit you now
Two down, let off, vacate to new town
It feel like Bishop and juice now
Got a flame thrower that'll burn big holes through your goose down
(Yeah!)
Rough sound, same strong background
Been on black, the big boys layin' chips down
My whole train of thought is
To bully any mothafucker wit problems and not get caught
I was blessed with life but I curse to death
I'm a spit to my very last breath, fuck y'all
I'm gon' be here after the smoke die down
Insomnia style, I won't lie down
Fight the good fight, don't need no help
Keep your hands up, defend yo' self
Move like I move and live life long
Can't move up if ya' heart not strong
Get'cha own shit 'cause this shits mine
Every time I spit I shine
Let me give this a three second look, I hit a million dollar target
You ain't came up yet, well nigga' let me show ya'
Come across dope like planes and boats
Like balloons filled with Coke down a mexican's throat
You ever seen a man get smoked, they shit on they self
Their body shake for a second then it gets dissected
For evidence of the weapon and the people involved
Let one nigga' talk, everybody gettin' caught fa sho'
I say that to say this
(What?)
If you can't handle the time then ride the bitch
Might as well touch ya' tail and jump the fence
Castrate ya' self, expose the bitch
X go head up, but fuck, never ran from it
I got a gauge with buck shot that you can't stomach
You ain't a killa, you a album filla
You ain't a soldier, you a rap promoter, game over
I'm gon' be here after the smoke die down
Insomnia your style, I won't lie down
Fight the good fight, don't need no help
Keep your hands up, defend yo' self
Move like I move and live life long
Can't move up if ya' heart not strong
Get'cha own shit 'cause this shits mine
Every time I spit I shine
In Xzibit's song "Spitshine," he demonstrates his superior lyrical skills while boasting about his toughness and street credibility. He compares his ability to clean out the rap game with the effectiveness of colonics, using his words as a tool that surpasses Sony's electronics. Xzibit acknowledges his repute as the king of the jungle but remains humble and true to his roots. He emphasizes his fearlessness by stating that he eats with lions and swims with piranhas. He further emphasizes his tenacity by using pyrotechnics as a metaphor, stating that he ignites gasoline and sets the world ablaze.
Xzibit discusses his expertise in violence, guns, and explosives. He has the capability to deliver verbal punches with his punchlines that disrespect his critics. Xzibit makes it clear he is not a product of a trend, but he has been through changes in his career, which means he is there for the long haul. In the song, he delivers a warning to those who may feature him on their songs, stating that, "I preach what I practice, back shit up, wrap this rap shit up, still actin' up." This line implies that Xzibit will call out others for not being genuine in their songs.
Line by Line Meaning
I ma' clean this whole shit out like colonics
I'm about to clean up the game like a colon cleanse
With words put together better than Sony electronics
My rhymes are crafted with precision and skill like top-of-the-line electronics
King of the jungle, humbly stay honest
I may be on top, but I stay grounded and true to myself
Eat with the lions, swim with pyranhas
I'm comfortable wherever I go and adapt to any environment
Gasoline the scene, strike the match
I'm about to set the rap game ablaze
Inferno, I'm too thorough nigga' so stand back
I'm coming in hot and I won't hold back
I spit shine, get mine and rip rhymes
I deliver top-notch rhymes and make sure to come out on top
And make my career take an incline
I'm always working to improve and take my career to the next level
I'm strict with knives, straight with razors
I'm precise and meticulous with my wordplay
Good with grenades and great with gauges
I'm skilled with various weapons in my arsenal and can handle any situation
Been around the world in a million stages
I've traveled extensively and performed all over the world
Watch niggas bitch up and go through changes
I've seen other rappers back down and change when they can't handle the heat
I had guns before thugs was in fashion
I've been tough and prepared for anything before it became trendy
I mashed out before niggas knew mashin'
I was doing my thing before anyone even knew what it was
I knew terror before the plane started crashin'
I've been through tough times and faced darkness head-on
I got punch lines and niggas ain't laughin'
My rhymes are so good they leave other rappers speechless
I'm gon' be here after the smoke die down
I'm going to last in this game for the long haul
Insomnia style, I won't lie down
I never stop working and always keep pushing forward
Fight the good fight, don't need no help
I'm self-sufficient and don't rely on anyone else
Keep your hands up, defend yo' self
Stay ready and prepared to defend yourself at all times
Move like I move and live life long
Follow my lead and you'll be successful
Can't move up if ya' heart not strong
You can't succeed if you're not determined and resilient
Get'cha own shit 'cause this shits mine
Make your own lane and don't try to ride my coattails
Cocksucka' I preach what I practise, back shit up
I practice what I preach and always back up my words with actions
Wrap this rap shit up, still actin' up
I'm not done with this game yet and still have more to accomplish
Get found in a trunk of an Acura
Don't mess with me or you might end up in a trunk somewhere
Y'all suck like jail and Dracula
Other rappers are like vampires and prison - they suck the life out of everything
X turn up the heat, increase the hatred
I'm about to make a big move and create more controversy
Straight stone faced don't fuck wit gay shit
I'm serious and don't have time for nonsense or drama
So I guess that means I can't fuck wit you now
If you can't handle my intensity then you're not worth my time
Two down, let off, vacate to new town
I take out anyone who stands in my way and then move on to bigger and better things
It feel like Bishop and juice now
I feel like I'm in a movie and anything can happen
Got a flame thrower that'll burn big holes through your goose down
I have the power and ability to destroy anyone who crosses me
Rough sound, same strong background
My music might be rough and hardcore, but I still have roots and a strong foundation
Been on black, the big boys layin' chips down
I've been in this game for a long time and I'm still at the top
My whole train of thought is
To bully any mothafucker wit problems and not get caught
I'm not afraid to intimidate or pressure anyone who tries to stand in my way
I was blessed with life but I curse to death
I'm grateful for my life but I'm also comfortable with the idea of dying
I'm a spit to my very last breath, fuck y'all
I'll never stop rapping and no one can stop me
Let me give this a three second look, I hit a million dollar target
I'm always aiming for the top and making smart, calculated moves to get there
You ain't came up yet, well nigga' let me show ya'
If you're not successful yet, let me show you the way
Come across dope like planes and boats
I'm always finding new opportunities and inspiration
Like balloons filled with Coke down a mexican's throat
I'm unstoppable and always pushing forward
You ever seen a man get smoked, they shit on they self
I'll take out anyone who stands in my way and make them look foolish
Their body shake for a second then it gets dissected
For evidence of the weapon and the people involved
I won't leave any evidence or witnesses behind when I take someone out
Let one nigga' talk, everybody gettin' caught fa sho'
I won't tolerate anyone talking trash or causing problems without facing the consequences
If you can't handle the time then ride the bitch
If you can't handle the heat, then get out of the game
Might as well touch ya' tail and jump the fence
Step aside and let the real rappers do their thing
Castrate ya' self, expose the bitch
If you're not tough enough to handle this game, then quit now
X go head up, but fuck, never ran from it
I always face challenges head-on and never back down
I got a gauge with buck shot that you can't stomach
I'm not afraid to use violence to get what I want
You ain't a killa, you a album filla
You're not a real rapper, just a commercialized, mainstream artist
You ain't a soldier, you a rap promoter, game over
You don't have what it takes to succeed in this game, so give up now
Every time I spit I shine
My rhymes are always impressive and memorable
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALVIN N JOINER, DENAUN M PORTER, LUIS RESTO, STEVEN KING
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