{"product_id":"xzibit-at-the-speed-of-life","title":"Xzibit - At the Speed of Life (RSD 2LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew! 30th Anniversary RSD Release\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color stronger tutor-markdown-rendering\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_c86c0a8596b8e74f\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-block-with-attachment\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased in October 1996, \u003ci\u003eAt the Speed of Life\u003c\/i\u003e served as the powerful debut album from West Coast rapper Xzibit, introducing the hip-hop community to his distinctive, raspy delivery and commanding presence. Driven by booming boom-bap production crafted largely by Muggs, E-Swift, and Diamond D, the album stood out from the era's prevailing G-funk sound in favor of raw, soul-sampled East-Coast-influenced textures. Lyrically, Xzibit balances aggressive, battle-tested rhymes with striking emotional vulnerability as he addresses personal grief, street struggles, and the sudden birth of his son. The project is anchored by its breakout hit single \"Paparazzi,\" which criticized artists pursuing rap solely for fame and commercial gain rather than the love of the culture. Ultimately, \u003ci\u003eAt the Speed of Life\u003c\/i\u003e established Xzibit as an underground powerhouse and a formidable lyricist, setting the trajectory for his rise to mainstream prominence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height,0px))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Loud Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56040699756836,"sku":null,"price":45.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/4238\/2628\/files\/552D20C8-E529-4189-AA5E-0E7D6F301DD7.jpg?v=1788578569","url":"https:\/\/dignorthrecords.myshopify.com\/products\/xzibit-at-the-speed-of-life","provider":"DigNorth Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}