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Quote from: SPICE NONE on July 24, 2011, 11:07:07 AMQuote from: NIKCC on July 23, 2011, 10:20:52 PMQuote from: SPICE NONE on July 23, 2011, 10:11:35 PMQuote from: NIKCC on July 23, 2011, 03:28:19 PMfor those who were around at the time, "Restless" was actually considered a disappointment when it first dropped...i personally thought it was the shit, but i remember most peeps around here were expecting another "2001" and thought "Restless" was too watered down.Too watered down? Stop smoking crack, 2001 is wayyy more watered down than any X album.LMAO. "2001" changed the sound of west coast rap, buddy...get off the pipe.Yes, it did. One of my favorite albums. Doesn't change the fact its watered down to appeal to the mainstream with simple, hard-hitting beats and lyrics far simpler (aka watered down) than an Xzibit album. How many songs on 2001 had meaningful lyrics compared to Restless?Yeah, Restless definitely had more meaningful lyrics, I'll give you that. But if Restless had sold 7 Million and Dre's 2001 had sold 1 Million, then you would probably be doing the opposite right now and dissing the Restless LP and promoting Dre's 2001 album. Saying something like, "Restless LP may have had more meaningful lyrics, but Dre's 2001 had flawless production and every track was a banger"
Quote from: NIKCC on July 23, 2011, 10:20:52 PMQuote from: SPICE NONE on July 23, 2011, 10:11:35 PMQuote from: NIKCC on July 23, 2011, 03:28:19 PMfor those who were around at the time, "Restless" was actually considered a disappointment when it first dropped...i personally thought it was the shit, but i remember most peeps around here were expecting another "2001" and thought "Restless" was too watered down.Too watered down? Stop smoking crack, 2001 is wayyy more watered down than any X album.LMAO. "2001" changed the sound of west coast rap, buddy...get off the pipe.Yes, it did. One of my favorite albums. Doesn't change the fact its watered down to appeal to the mainstream with simple, hard-hitting beats and lyrics far simpler (aka watered down) than an Xzibit album. How many songs on 2001 had meaningful lyrics compared to Restless?
Quote from: SPICE NONE on July 23, 2011, 10:11:35 PMQuote from: NIKCC on July 23, 2011, 03:28:19 PMfor those who were around at the time, "Restless" was actually considered a disappointment when it first dropped...i personally thought it was the shit, but i remember most peeps around here were expecting another "2001" and thought "Restless" was too watered down.Too watered down? Stop smoking crack, 2001 is wayyy more watered down than any X album.LMAO. "2001" changed the sound of west coast rap, buddy...get off the pipe.
Quote from: NIKCC on July 23, 2011, 03:28:19 PMfor those who were around at the time, "Restless" was actually considered a disappointment when it first dropped...i personally thought it was the shit, but i remember most peeps around here were expecting another "2001" and thought "Restless" was too watered down.Too watered down? Stop smoking crack, 2001 is wayyy more watered down than any X album.
for those who were around at the time, "Restless" was actually considered a disappointment when it first dropped...i personally thought it was the shit, but i remember most peeps around here were expecting another "2001" and thought "Restless" was too watered down.
Quote from: Infinite- African West Coastin' 2010 on July 24, 2011, 12:45:32 PMQuote from: SPICE NONE on July 24, 2011, 11:07:07 AMQuote from: NIKCC on July 23, 2011, 10:20:52 PMQuote from: SPICE NONE on July 23, 2011, 10:11:35 PMQuote from: NIKCC on July 23, 2011, 03:28:19 PMfor those who were around at the time, "Restless" was actually considered a disappointment when it first dropped...i personally thought it was the shit, but i remember most peeps around here were expecting another "2001" and thought "Restless" was too watered down.Too watered down? Stop smoking crack, 2001 is wayyy more watered down than any X album.LMAO. "2001" changed the sound of west coast rap, buddy...get off the pipe.Yes, it did. One of my favorite albums. Doesn't change the fact its watered down to appeal to the mainstream with simple, hard-hitting beats and lyrics far simpler (aka watered down) than an Xzibit album. How many songs on 2001 had meaningful lyrics compared to Restless?Yeah, Restless definitely had more meaningful lyrics, I'll give you that. But if Restless had sold 7 Million and Dre's 2001 had sold 1 Million, then you would probably be doing the opposite right now and dissing the Restless LP and promoting Dre's 2001 album. Saying something like, "Restless LP may have had more meaningful lyrics, but Dre's 2001 had flawless production and every track was a banger" Its still more watered-down than Restless.
Restless is a higher quality album than Xzibit's first two. From production, to guest appearances, it's a fully realized album from top to bottom. You don't have to down Xzibit's Restless LP just to big up his first two albums. I love Xzibit's first two albums, they are two of my favorites of all time to me and also hold a lot of sentimental value, but I am rational enough to admit the obvious that Restless LP was his best album. For me, I do have to admit that At The Speed of Life did fall under the radar for me when it first came out. All I remember was reading about it in the Source, and about Xzibit being an upcoming artist. I thought it looked dope but I was only 14, and since they weren't playing it on the radio and there was no video, and there was no Death Row affiliates on the album.. it was likely to fall under my radar.Then when 40 Days and 40 Nights came out some of you might remember the video for "What U See Is What U Get" was #1 on BET Rap City for nearly the entire summer of 1998. Shows how much BET fell the fuck off after they sold their company to Jews at Viacom (same company that owns BET) the next year. But I was feeling the video, and I noticed King Tee in the video since by that time King Tee was down with Dre and Aftermath, and I was starting to feel like Xzibit might be a big artist. But still, the album fell just barely below the radar for me.Then, finally, right around the time No LImit Top Dogg came out in early 99, I saw Xzibit on BET's late night news show announcing that his next album was going to be executive produced by Dr. Dre. It was hard to believe because I knew he was signed to Loud Records and that he wasn't on Aftermath. But just hearing this news, made me rush out and buy 40 Days 40 Nightz. I was especially interested in track 13 "Welcome To LA" since it was produced by Mel Man and it really had that Aftermath Sound to it. That track was really a preview for me of what a Dre executive produced album might sound like. The rest of the album sounded a little too raw for me, but I still liked it marginally.Then by the summer of 2000 after hearing X on Dre's album I was an all out Xzibit fan. By that time I was heavily anticipating his album, and so I was bumping 40 Days and 40 Nights nearly every day. "Focus" was one of my favorite joints and with "3 Card Molly" I was getting into Ras Kas and other Xzibit family/affiliates. Then I finally bought At The Speed of Light and I was really blown away by how deep that album was. Xzibit really put his heart into that album and being 18 years old just moving out on my own for the first time I really connected with that album, because it was the snapshot of a young artist just breaking out on his own and trying to find success on his own terms in a dangerous world full of possibilities.
Quote from: SPICE NONE on July 24, 2011, 11:07:07 AMQuote from: NIKCC on July 23, 2011, 10:20:52 PMQuote from: SPICE NONE on July 23, 2011, 10:11:35 PMQuote from: NIKCC on July 23, 2011, 03:28:19 PMfor those who were around at the time, "Restless" was actually considered a disappointment when it first dropped...i personally thought it was the shit, but i remember most peeps around here were expecting another "2001" and thought "Restless" was too watered down.Too watered down? Stop smoking crack, 2001 is wayyy more watered down than any X album.LMAO. "2001" changed the sound of west coast rap, buddy...get off the pipe.Yes, it did. One of my favorite albums. Doesn't change the fact its watered down to appeal to the mainstream with simple, hard-hitting beats and lyrics far simpler (aka watered down) than an Xzibit album. How many songs on 2001 had meaningful lyrics compared to Restless?Yeah, Restless definitely had more meaningful lyrics, I'll give you that.
Quote from: Infinite- African West Coastin' 2010 on July 24, 2011, 04:42:48 AMQuote from: NIKCC on July 23, 2011, 03:28:19 PMfor those who were around at the time, "Restless" was actually considered a disappointment when it first dropped...i personally thought it was the shit, but i remember most peeps around here were expecting another "2001" and thought "Restless" was too watered down. I bet those same peeps appreciate the shit out of it by now.come on dawg, everyone was appreciating it. I mean, your always gonna have haters no matter what, there were probably cats that even hated on Dre when the Chronic came out, or on Snoop when Doggystyle came out.But aside from those negetive fucks that always find a reason to hate; I think everyone was pleased with Restless then and now. And Xzibit had the sales to back it up.Yeah some people wanted to act like diehards and win fan of the year awards so they said they liked at the speed of light better or 40 days and 40 nights better... but the overwhelming reception was that X had finally reached superstar status and became a true west coast heavywieght double platinum artist.I'm excited about the new album and I hope he comes thru because X is in my top 5 all time, along with Pac, Nas, Em and Snoop."Thank You" was a spectacular track that brought tears to my eyes, it was like a modern day Papparazi and proved X still has something left in "the basement" to take a quote from Rocky Balboa.VVVVVQuote from: Sikotic™ on August 14, 2002, 10:18:04 PMI would give it a 3 or 3.5 out of 5. I honestly do't think Dre and X make a good combo. He should stick to his "Speed of Life" formula.Quote from: DJ_Jay_Deee on July 02, 2002, 04:33:18 PMWho found Xzibits album Restless a bit of a dissapointment. Its not as good as At the speeed of life or 40 Dayz and 40 Nightz. Quote from: CHEF_RAEKWON on November 25, 2001, 04:26:16 AMxzibit's first 2 albums are classsics and RESTLESS is a piece of shit!Quote from: shlomid1 on May 02, 2002, 10:30:19 AM7/10 beacuse the album have some wack songs in the end of the cd like: dont approach me, best of things and loud&clear Quote from: caTASHtrophe on October 02, 2002, 07:06:40 AMNow as for the "Aftermath Affiliated" Xzibit, well he's done some so so collabs and dropped 2 poor albums....(although i don't mind "Man v Machine" not a bad album)This new Xzibit will never be missed"Throws a half eaten Mars Bar onto the ground"Quote from: Myrealname on October 03, 2002, 06:33:54 AMHis first 2 albums are classics....most of the people like the 2 last albums cuz are more commercial.Quote from: truemaster on October 03, 2002, 08:31:26 PMNo doubt homie, I'll miss that old Xzibit/Likwit vibe!!Quote from: eNgIeS on October 03, 2002, 09:01:22 PMAnyone who thinks X'z first album sucked probably think Ja Rule & Nelly are good emcee's & that Snoop is better than ever (yes including better than 1992-1995 period!).The real hip hop fans know which albums are betterAt The Speed Of Life is one of my favorite albums ever. Lyrics, content, hard hitting hip hop beats man this album rocks.40 Days was very good, not as good as the first but more west coast orientatedRestless was good a dissapointmentQuote from: caTASHtrophe on October 04, 2002, 09:36:16 AMX has dropped 2 near classics during his likwit period.X has dropped 2 disappointments/average albums since hooking up with dre.Quote from: Gangsta_T on October 05, 2002, 03:26:16 PMQuoteX has dropped 2 near classics during his likwit period.X has dropped 2 disappointments/average albums since hooking up with dre.I'll let u think about that.As for ras i hope he never hooks up with dre, coz after whats happened to X i would hate to see ras go down the same road.but hey thats just me.that's not only you dogg !!!that's every xzibit fan, that was down wit him from day one!!!we all feeln same shit...Gangsta TQuote from: JAE on October 05, 2002, 04:39:55 PMQuoteNice to see im not alone but it just seems like there are alot of newcomers to Xzibit, who think his new dre affiliated albums are better than ATSPL and 40 dayz... which i can't understand...Im with you too. At the speed of life was amazing. One of the best cds i own. Its hard to believe this is the same xzibit thats rapping about "choke me spank me pull my hair".see, man, i remember it like it was yesterday....no way "restless" got the reception a typical classic gets. a whole lot of Likwit/Xzibit fans were disappointed, and many peeps felt he fell off. I personally saw it's worth, but i still remember when it came out, many other peeps didn't...
Quote from: NIKCC on July 23, 2011, 03:28:19 PMfor those who were around at the time, "Restless" was actually considered a disappointment when it first dropped...i personally thought it was the shit, but i remember most peeps around here were expecting another "2001" and thought "Restless" was too watered down. I bet those same peeps appreciate the shit out of it by now.come on dawg, everyone was appreciating it. I mean, your always gonna have haters no matter what, there were probably cats that even hated on Dre when the Chronic came out, or on Snoop when Doggystyle came out.But aside from those negetive fucks that always find a reason to hate; I think everyone was pleased with Restless then and now. And Xzibit had the sales to back it up.Yeah some people wanted to act like diehards and win fan of the year awards so they said they liked at the speed of light better or 40 days and 40 nights better... but the overwhelming reception was that X had finally reached superstar status and became a true west coast heavywieght double platinum artist.I'm excited about the new album and I hope he comes thru because X is in my top 5 all time, along with Pac, Nas, Em and Snoop."Thank You" was a spectacular track that brought tears to my eyes, it was like a modern day Papparazi and proved X still has something left in "the basement" to take a quote from Rocky Balboa.
for those who were around at the time, "Restless" was actually considered a disappointment when it first dropped...i personally thought it was the shit, but i remember most peeps around here were expecting another "2001" and thought "Restless" was too watered down. I bet those same peeps appreciate the shit out of it by now.
I would give it a 3 or 3.5 out of 5. I honestly do't think Dre and X make a good combo. He should stick to his "Speed of Life" formula.
Who found Xzibits album Restless a bit of a dissapointment. Its not as good as At the speeed of life or 40 Dayz and 40 Nightz.
xzibit's first 2 albums are classsics and RESTLESS is a piece of shit!
7/10 beacuse the album have some wack songs in the end of the cd like: dont approach me, best of things and loud&clear
Now as for the "Aftermath Affiliated" Xzibit, well he's done some so so collabs and dropped 2 poor albums....(although i don't mind "Man v Machine" not a bad album)This new Xzibit will never be missed"Throws a half eaten Mars Bar onto the ground"
His first 2 albums are classics....most of the people like the 2 last albums cuz are more commercial.
No doubt homie, I'll miss that old Xzibit/Likwit vibe!!
Anyone who thinks X'z first album sucked probably think Ja Rule & Nelly are good emcee's & that Snoop is better than ever (yes including better than 1992-1995 period!).The real hip hop fans know which albums are betterAt The Speed Of Life is one of my favorite albums ever. Lyrics, content, hard hitting hip hop beats man this album rocks.40 Days was very good, not as good as the first but more west coast orientatedRestless was good a dissapointment
X has dropped 2 near classics during his likwit period.X has dropped 2 disappointments/average albums since hooking up with dre.
QuoteX has dropped 2 near classics during his likwit period.X has dropped 2 disappointments/average albums since hooking up with dre.I'll let u think about that.As for ras i hope he never hooks up with dre, coz after whats happened to X i would hate to see ras go down the same road.but hey thats just me.that's not only you dogg !!!that's every xzibit fan, that was down wit him from day one!!!we all feeln same shit...Gangsta T
X has dropped 2 near classics during his likwit period.X has dropped 2 disappointments/average albums since hooking up with dre.I'll let u think about that.As for ras i hope he never hooks up with dre, coz after whats happened to X i would hate to see ras go down the same road.but hey thats just me.
QuoteNice to see im not alone but it just seems like there are alot of newcomers to Xzibit, who think his new dre affiliated albums are better than ATSPL and 40 dayz... which i can't understand...Im with you too. At the speed of life was amazing. One of the best cds i own. Its hard to believe this is the same xzibit thats rapping about "choke me spank me pull my hair".
Nice to see im not alone but it just seems like there are alot of newcomers to Xzibit, who think his new dre affiliated albums are better than ATSPL and 40 dayz... which i can't understand...
Quote from: NIKCC on July 24, 2011, 01:47:43 PMQuote from: Infinite- African West Coastin' 2010 on July 24, 2011, 04:42:48 AMQuote from: NIKCC on July 23, 2011, 03:28:19 PMfor those who were around at the time, "Restless" was actually considered a disappointment when it first dropped...i personally thought it was the shit, but i remember most peeps around here were expecting another "2001" and thought "Restless" was too watered down. I bet those same peeps appreciate the shit out of it by now.come on dawg, everyone was appreciating it. I mean, your always gonna have haters no matter what, there were probably cats that even hated on Dre when the Chronic came out, or on Snoop when Doggystyle came out.But aside from those negetive fucks that always find a reason to hate; I think everyone was pleased with Restless then and now. And Xzibit had the sales to back it up.Yeah some people wanted to act like diehards and win fan of the year awards so they said they liked at the speed of light better or 40 days and 40 nights better... but the overwhelming reception was that X had finally reached superstar status and became a true west coast heavywieght double platinum artist.I'm excited about the new album and I hope he comes thru because X is in my top 5 all time, along with Pac, Nas, Em and Snoop."Thank You" was a spectacular track that brought tears to my eyes, it was like a modern day Papparazi and proved X still has something left in "the basement" to take a quote from Rocky Balboa.VVVVVQuote from: Sikotic™ on August 14, 2002, 10:18:04 PMI would give it a 3 or 3.5 out of 5. I honestly do't think Dre and X make a good combo. He should stick to his "Speed of Life" formula.Quote from: DJ_Jay_Deee on July 02, 2002, 04:33:18 PMWho found Xzibits album Restless a bit of a dissapointment. Its not as good as At the speeed of life or 40 Dayz and 40 Nightz. Quote from: CHEF_RAEKWON on November 25, 2001, 04:26:16 AMxzibit's first 2 albums are classsics and RESTLESS is a piece of shit!Quote from: shlomid1 on May 02, 2002, 10:30:19 AM7/10 beacuse the album have some wack songs in the end of the cd like: dont approach me, best of things and loud&clear Quote from: caTASHtrophe on October 02, 2002, 07:06:40 AMNow as for the "Aftermath Affiliated" Xzibit, well he's done some so so collabs and dropped 2 poor albums....(although i don't mind "Man v Machine" not a bad album)This new Xzibit will never be missed"Throws a half eaten Mars Bar onto the ground"Quote from: Myrealname on October 03, 2002, 06:33:54 AMHis first 2 albums are classics....most of the people like the 2 last albums cuz are more commercial.Quote from: truemaster on October 03, 2002, 08:31:26 PMNo doubt homie, I'll miss that old Xzibit/Likwit vibe!!Quote from: eNgIeS on October 03, 2002, 09:01:22 PMAnyone who thinks X'z first album sucked probably think Ja Rule & Nelly are good emcee's & that Snoop is better than ever (yes including better than 1992-1995 period!).The real hip hop fans know which albums are betterAt The Speed Of Life is one of my favorite albums ever. Lyrics, content, hard hitting hip hop beats man this album rocks.40 Days was very good, not as good as the first but more west coast orientatedRestless was good a dissapointmentQuote from: caTASHtrophe on October 04, 2002, 09:36:16 AMX has dropped 2 near classics during his likwit period.X has dropped 2 disappointments/average albums since hooking up with dre.Quote from: Gangsta_T on October 05, 2002, 03:26:16 PMQuoteX has dropped 2 near classics during his likwit period.X has dropped 2 disappointments/average albums since hooking up with dre.I'll let u think about that.As for ras i hope he never hooks up with dre, coz after whats happened to X i would hate to see ras go down the same road.but hey thats just me.that's not only you dogg !!!that's every xzibit fan, that was down wit him from day one!!!we all feeln same shit...Gangsta TQuote from: JAE on October 05, 2002, 04:39:55 PMQuoteNice to see im not alone but it just seems like there are alot of newcomers to Xzibit, who think his new dre affiliated albums are better than ATSPL and 40 dayz... which i can't understand...Im with you too. At the speed of life was amazing. One of the best cds i own. Its hard to believe this is the same xzibit thats rapping about "choke me spank me pull my hair".see, man, i remember it like it was yesterday....no way "restless" got the reception a typical classic gets. a whole lot of Likwit/Xzibit fans were disappointed, and many peeps felt he fell off. I personally saw it's worth, but i still remember when it came out, many other peeps didn't...Ahhhh I mean, that is proof, yeah... but I consider all that to be hating and I don't really even recognize that shit. ...and your right about 2001 being the origional, because I think Xzibit just ended up with leftover sounds from 2001 sessions that set his album up.
Quote from: SPICE NONE on July 24, 2011, 02:39:34 PMQuote from: Infinite- African West Coastin' 2010 on July 24, 2011, 12:45:32 PMQuote from: SPICE NONE on July 24, 2011, 11:07:07 AMQuote from: NIKCC on July 23, 2011, 10:20:52 PMQuote from: SPICE NONE on July 23, 2011, 10:11:35 PMQuote from: NIKCC on July 23, 2011, 03:28:19 PMfor those who were around at the time, "Restless" was actually considered a disappointment when it first dropped...i personally thought it was the shit, but i remember most peeps around here were expecting another "2001" and thought "Restless" was too watered down.Too watered down? Stop smoking crack, 2001 is wayyy more watered down than any X album.LMAO. "2001" changed the sound of west coast rap, buddy...get off the pipe.Yes, it did. One of my favorite albums. Doesn't change the fact its watered down to appeal to the mainstream with simple, hard-hitting beats and lyrics far simpler (aka watered down) than an Xzibit album. How many songs on 2001 had meaningful lyrics compared to Restless?Yeah, Restless definitely had more meaningful lyrics, I'll give you that. But if Restless had sold 7 Million and Dre's 2001 had sold 1 Million, then you would probably be doing the opposite right now and dissing the Restless LP and promoting Dre's 2001 album. Saying something like, "Restless LP may have had more meaningful lyrics, but Dre's 2001 had flawless production and every track was a banger" Its still more watered-down than Restless.not really..."2001" had an innovative gangsta sound. "Restless" went for the same exact sound, but obviously wasn't as original, as "2001" was its predecessor. "Restless" tried to appeal commercially in every aspect that "2001" did... compare "Restless" to Xzibit's previous work, then compare "2001" to Dre's previous work, and try tellin me that "2001" is more watered down. LOL
Quote from: NIKCC on July 24, 2011, 02:44:36 PMQuote from: SPICE NONE on July 24, 2011, 02:39:34 PMQuote from: Infinite- African West Coastin' 2010 on July 24, 2011, 12:45:32 PMQuote from: SPICE NONE on July 24, 2011, 11:07:07 AMQuote from: NIKCC on July 23, 2011, 10:20:52 PMQuote from: SPICE NONE on July 23, 2011, 10:11:35 PMQuote from: NIKCC on July 23, 2011, 03:28:19 PMfor those who were around at the time, "Restless" was actually considered a disappointment when it first dropped...i personally thought it was the shit, but i remember most peeps around here were expecting another "2001" and thought "Restless" was too watered down.Too watered down? Stop smoking crack, 2001 is wayyy more watered down than any X album.LMAO. "2001" changed the sound of west coast rap, buddy...get off the pipe.Yes, it did. One of my favorite albums. Doesn't change the fact its watered down to appeal to the mainstream with simple, hard-hitting beats and lyrics far simpler (aka watered down) than an Xzibit album. How many songs on 2001 had meaningful lyrics compared to Restless?Yeah, Restless definitely had more meaningful lyrics, I'll give you that. But if Restless had sold 7 Million and Dre's 2001 had sold 1 Million, then you would probably be doing the opposite right now and dissing the Restless LP and promoting Dre's 2001 album. Saying something like, "Restless LP may have had more meaningful lyrics, but Dre's 2001 had flawless production and every track was a banger" Its still more watered-down than Restless.not really..."2001" had an innovative gangsta sound. "Restless" went for the same exact sound, but obviously wasn't as original, as "2001" was its predecessor. "Restless" tried to appeal commercially in every aspect that "2001" did... compare "Restless" to Xzibit's previous work, then compare "2001" to Dre's previous work, and try tellin me that "2001" is more watered down. LOLRestless was watered down compared X's prev work. But its far ahead of 2001 when it comes to content. Dre has always been watered down. And you were comparing it to 2001 when you said people thought it was watered down. Yeah 2001 had "The Message" but that was the only meaningful song on there. And lyrically I don't think there's any question. Even on his singles X was bringing heat, meanwhile Kurupt was sleepwalking through his features and rhyming bitch together 10 times. Really the only impressive rhyming on 2001 came from Eminem and Xzibit, and Em was on two songs.
^yea...I think if "Restless" dropped today as opposed to back then, the reception would be a lot different (more positive).
Quote from: Infinite- African West Coastin' 2010 on July 24, 2011, 10:15:15 AMRestless is a higher quality album than Xzibit's first two. no, it's not.40 dayz>at the>>>>>>>>>restless
Restless is a higher quality album than Xzibit's first two.
lol mc ren came SUPERRRRR hard on that intro, right??