Xzibit

One of Cali's rowdiest rhyme slingers, Likwit Crew member Xzibit returns with his fourth solo album, spitting furious verses over chunky beats provided by Dr. Dre, Erick Sermon, and Rockwilder. Snoop appears on "Losin' Your Mind," while Brownsville rabble-rousers M.O.P. join the party on the bicoastal jam "BK To LA."

From its dramatic intro, "Release Date," to the thundering West Coast march "Enemies,"
Xzibit's fourth album, Man vs. Machine, is a cinematic affair. Dr. Dre again plays director,
creating the proper amount of pomp and brimstone for X's lyrical barnstorming. Xzibit
takes an athletic, John Henry-style approach to lyricism, pounding through rhymes like he
were swinging sledgehammers on a train gang. His machismo contrasts nicely ag... More >