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Ain't a damn thing promised to ya
Except livin' your life, and dyin' one day, I'm just bein' honest to ya
It take a whole lot, just to get a little
Gettin' caught up in the middle the answer to life's riddles
Never, come that easy, but it was easy
To lead me, but it wasn't easy to see me
Get up off the block to the TV
And sell a couple million CD's, best believe meYou see these callouses on my soul?
Couldn't let hate and paralysis, take control
I pick you up when you down 'til I can't no mo'
My name's sting in your mouth like canker sores
Been at war my whole life, sleepless nights
Endless fights, but still can't walk to the light
'Cause my work ain't finished on earth, for what it's worth
From the cradle to the hearse, God and family first, for realSomewhere in the heart of man
(Somewhere, within, somewhere)
There comes a time when he must understand
(When he must understand)

The strong withstand, the weak will fall
(The strong withstand, the weak will fall)
'Cause tomorrow may not come at all
('Cause tomorrow may not come at all)Life ain't long, it's more like a snapshot
You can have the top, I live for the hop
Never take a day I'm breathin' on this planet for granted
Time for change, time for growth, peace understandin'
See but niggaz keep forcin' my hand, disturbin' my plans
Bringin' out the soldier in a peaceful man
It's like tryin' to build a house on sand, you never get
A solid foundation, one man can change the nationYo, I put that on all creation, Haitian, Jamaican
African, Asian, Caucausian, Indian
Whatever your persuasion, this is the message
Time is of essence especially when you're countin' your blessings
Lessons learned from the deepest of pain, it's not a game
Keep my name outta your mouth and I'ma keep it the same, ya dig?
It's a shame, graduated to the rap game
Only to find out crack and rap was the same thang, damnSomewhere in the heart of man
(Somewhere, within, somewhere)
There comes a time when he must understand
(When he must understand)
The strong withstand, the weak will fall
(The strong withstand, the weak will fall)
'Cause tomorrow may not come at all
('Cause tomorrow may not come at all)Who got skill? Who got hustle?
Who got they family with 'em? Who pay for they muscle?
Yo, it's all gon' come out in the wash, the lost Angel
With dirty wings, bullets ricochet off my halo
I lay low for no one, I love my life
Ain't afraid of no hard work and sacrifice
Was born twice through the life of my seed
Makin' sure he see a side of life, I was never able to seeHittin' home like 'ground zero', move over now
Peace to the real heroes, still underground
I put it down for the homies that came that's hard in the paint
I'm livin' proof it's never to late, you straight
Once in a while I go back to the main strip
And see the same niggaz still doin' the same shit
And all I can do is increase the flow
Put it out, let it soak in, and hope they grow, c'monSomewhere in the heart of man
(Somewhere, within, somewhere)
There comes a time when he must understand
(When he must understand)
The strong withstand, the weak will fall
(The strong withstand, the weak will fall)
'Cause tomorrow may not come at all
('Cause tomorrow may not come at all)Somewhere in the heart of man
(Somewhere, within, somewhere)
There comes a time when he must understand
(When he must understand)
The strong withstand, the weak will fall
(The strong withstand, the weak will fall)
'Cause tomorrow may not come at all
('Cause tomorrow may not come at all)

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Alvin Nathaniel Joiner (born September 18, 1974 in Detroit, Michigan), better known by his stage name Xzibit, is an American rapper, actor, and host of MTV's Pimp My Ride. He began his music career as a member of the Likwit Crew, a loose collective of West Coast rappers including King Tee, Defari, and Tha Alkaholiks. He released his solo debut album 'At The Speed Of Life' in 1996 and has since released 5 more albums, his latest being Full Circle, released in 2006. His new album Napalm is expected to be released sometime in 2012.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Joiner moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, with his father when he was ten years old (his mother had passed away when he was nine years old). Around this time, as he did not have any entertainment, he began writing poems. Around the age of 13, he started getting into trouble with the local police. By the time he was 14, he served a short stint in juvenile detention. Finally around 17 years old he had been expelled from several Albuquerque high schools for allegedly raping his guidance counselers. At that point, he moved with $3,000 to Los Angeles, California in his purple and black Geo Tracker to pursue his dream.

Xzibit got his start as a member of the Likwit Crew a loose collective of West Coast rappers including Tha Alkaholiks and King T. After touring with them in 1995, Loud Records released the feisty young rapper's debut album, At The Speed Of Life (1996). The album, produced by DJ Muggs of Cypress Hill and Diamond D, became an underground hit. When Xzibit released his follow-up, 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz (1998), he was again heralded as one of the West Coast's most promising talents.

He expanded his following with a series of increasingly superstar-laced albums beginning in the late 1990s, ultimately aligning himself with hip hop kingpin Dr. Dre. Xzibit's big breakthrough came when he joined Snoop Dogg for the Dr. Dre-produced hit, "Bitch Please". What followed were some high profile guest appearances on Dr. Dre's multi-platinum Chronic 2001, on songs like "What's the difference?" and the posse song "Some L.A. Niggaz". By this time, Dre had invited the young rapper to crisscross America during summer 2000 with the massive "Up in Smoke" tour, which featured Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and Ice Cube, among many others. That winter, Loud released Xzibit's biggest-budget album yet, Restless with Dr. Dre as executive producer, which boasted the single "X". The song became the rapper's biggest hit yet, and though it did not top the charts or break him into heavy rotation on either urban radio or MTV, the album went platinum.

Two years later, Xzibit returned with another big-budget superstar-laced album, Man Vs. Machine, yet again he fell a bit short of mainstream success. He continued to collaborate with his closest West Coast colleagues, primarily Ras Kass and Saafir with whom he formed The Golden State Project rap collective [1], and tha Liks, along with bigger names like Snoop Doggand Eminem. His allegiance to the West Coast and former colleagues continued to win him much respect from his fans, who remained dedicated if not massive in number. Weapons of Mass Destruction followed two years later.

Studio Discography
At The Speed Of Life (1996)
40 Dayz & 40 Nightz (1998)
Restless (2000) - platinum
Man Vs. Machine (2002) - gold
Weapons of Mass Destruction (2004) - gold
Full Circle (2006)

Xzibit will take time out from MTV's "Pimp My Ride" to work the stage during a month long world-wide tour.

The west coast rap icon launches the Back II Basics World Tour on May 5 in Brussels, and wraps things up June 26 in Adelaide. The itinerary is included below.

Xzibit will be promoting his 6th solo album, Full Circle, released in October 2006.

To kick off the Back II Basics tour Xzibit will take part in the Gumball 3000 Rally - a 5000km (3000mile) car rally that winds its way throughout Europe.

The rapper has found a broader audience since landing his role on MTV's "Pimp My Ride," which films custom auto makeovers awarded to random winners. He recently recorded an episode of Pimp My Ride with California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on an Earth Day special to promote the importance of global warming.

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