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Xzibit is a name familiar to millions across the world. X first came to the attention of attentive hip hop listeners as a member of the revered rap collective, The Likwit Crew. From there, the ferocious X unleashed his 1996 debut, At The Speed Of Life, considered by many to be an underground rap classic. With enlightened hip hop listeners swarming to offer their approval, he swiftly followed this release with another hip hop staple. His sophomore release, 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz was lauded by critics and fans alike, and its lead single "What U see Is What U Get" spent an astonishing six weeks atop the charts on BET's Rap City. Forging a strong artistic bond with Dre, Xzibit got the production giant to oversee his next solo album, the platinum release Restless. Expanding Xzibit's fanbase far beyond the underground's constraints, it spawned the unforgettable "X," a worldwide smash hit synonymous with the MC. The Dre and Xzibit pairing was so successful that the Doc also served as the Executive Producer of Restless' successor, the star-studded Man vs Machine. Man vs Machine featured appearances from career affiliates and fellow hip hop heavywweights Snoop Dogg and Eminem, and soon earned its creator another RIAA plaque. Now Mr. X to the Z is ready to release Napalm, which features Wiz Khalifa, The Game, E-40, Tha Alkaholiks and Travis Barker, among others.