At the Speed of Life
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| At the Speed of Life | ||
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| Studio album by Xzibit | ||
| Released | October 15, 1996 (U.S.) | |
| Recorded | 1996 | |
| Genre | West Coast hip hop | |
| Length | 45:27 | |
| Label | RCA Records | |
| Producer(s) | Thayod Ausar Craig Sherrad E-Swift DJ Muggs Saafir Diamond D, |
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| Professional reviews | ||
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| Xzibit chronology | ||
| _ | At The Speed of Life (1996) |
40 Dayz & 40 Nightz (1998) |
At The Speed of Life is rapper Xzibit's debut album. The album peaked at number 74 on the Billboard 200 music chart. The album has sold over 100,000 copies to date. The single Paparazzi was featured on the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 video game soundtrack. An instrumental version of the same song was also featured during the final scene of Sopranos sixth episode "Pax Soprana".
Contents |
[edit] Track listing
| # | Title | Songwriters | Producer(s) | Performer (s) |
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| 1 | "Grand Opening (Interlude)" | Craig Sherrad | *Interlude* | |
| 2 | "At The Speed Of Life" | A. Joiner, E. Banks | Thayod Ausar | Xzibit |
| 3 | "Just Maintain" | A. Joiner, G. Rodriguez, E. Brooks | E-Swift | Hurricane G., J-Ro, Xzibit |
| 4 | "Eyes May Shine" | A. Joiner, E. Brooks | E-Swift | Xzibit |
| 5 | "Positively Negative" | A. Joiner, R. McBride, C. Sherrad | Craig Sherrad | King Tee, Xzibit |
| 6 | "Don't Hate Me (Interlude)" | Thayod Ausar | *Interlude* | |
| 7 | "Paparazzi" | A. Joiner, E. Banks | Thayod Ausar | Xzibit |
| 8 | "The Foundation" | A. Joiner, L. Muggerud, B. Joel | DJ Muggs | Xzibit |
| 9 | "Mrs. Crabtree (Interlude)" | Saafir | *Interlude* | |
| 10 | "Bird's Eye View" | A. Joiner, J. Kirkland, J. Robinson, R. Smith | Diamond D | *Catastraphe, Hurricane G., J-Ro, Xzibit |
| 11 | "Hit & Run" | A. Joiner, C. Sherrad | Craig Sherrad | Xzibit |
| 12 | "Carry The Weight" | A. Joiner, E. Banks, Jones | Thayod Ausar | Xzibit |
| 13 | "Plastic Surgery" | A. Joiner, J. Austin, R. Gibson, E. Brooks | E-Swift | Ras Kass, Saafir, Xzibit |
| 14 | "Enemies & Friends" | A. Joiner, Haynes | DJ Pen One | Xzibit |
| 15 | "Last Words (Interlude)" | *Interlude* |
- Tash of Tha Liks is credited as Catastraphe on "Bird's Eye View"
[edit] Samples
Eyes May Shine
- "Minnie's Lament" by Minnie Riperton
- "Inner City Blues" by Grover Washington Jr.
- "The Start of Your Ending" by Mobb Deep
Paparazzi
- "Pavane" by Gabriel Faure
The Foundation
- "Just the Way You Are" by Billy Joel
- "The Stranger" by Billy Joel
Enemies & Friends
- "Enlightment" by Billy Paul
[edit] Album singles
| Single cover | Single information |
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"Paparazzi" |
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"The Foundation"
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"Eyes May Shine"
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[edit] Album chart positions
| Year | Album | Chart positions | ||
| Billboard 200 | Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | |||
| 1996 | At the Speed of Life | #74 | #22 | |
[edit] Singles chart positions
| Year | Song | Chart positions | |||
| Billboard Hot 100 | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles | Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | ||
| 1996 | "Paparazzi" | #83 | #61 | #9 | #39 |
| "The Foundation" | - | #58 | #16 | #29 | |
| Likwit Crew |
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| Groups |
| Barbershop MC's | Lootpack | Tha Alkaholiks |
| Members |
| Barbershop Chocolate Tye | Barbershop Drevin | Barbershop SK | Chuck Hustle | Declaime | Defari | DJ Romes | E-Swift | J. Wells | J-Ro | King Tee | Madlib | Montageone | Phil Da Agony | Styliztik Jones | Tash | The Barber Kiz | Wildchild | Xzibit |
| Albums |
| Act a Fool | At Your Own Risk | Tha Triflin' Album | 21 & Over | Coast II Coast | IV Life | At the Speed of Life | Likwidation | 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz | Ruff Rhymes: Greatest Hits Collection | Soundpieces: Da Antidote | Rap Life | Focused Daily | Restless | Andsoitissaid | X.O. Experience | Thy Kingdom Come | Man Vs. Machine | Blunted in the Bomb Shelter Mix | Secondary Protocol | Shades of Blue | Odds & Evens | People Person | Aromatic | Conversations With Dudley | The Ruthless Chronicles | Weapons of Mass Destruction | Firewater | Street Music | Full Circle |
| Xzibit |
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| Albums |
| At the Speed of Life | 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz | Restless | Man Vs. Machine | Weapons of Mass Destruction | Full Circle |
| Singles |
| "Paparazzi" | "Foundation" | "Eyes May Shine" | "What U See Is What U Get" | "3 Card Molly" | "Los Angeles Times" | "Pussy Pop" | "Celebrity Deathmatch" | "Year 2000" | "Larger Than Life" | "X" | "Been a Long Time" | "Front 2 Back" | "Get Your Walk On" | "Multiply" | "Symphony in X Major" | "Muthafucka" | "Ride & Smoke" | "Hey Now (Mean Muggin)" | "Scent of a Woman" |
| Groups |
| Likwit Crew | Strong Arm Steady |
