Top tracks — play these first
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Multiply — This track exemplifies Xzibit's signature lyrical style, blending personal reflections with sharp commentary on fame and success.
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Break Yourself — An aggressive anthem addressing competition and authenticity in hip-hop, it showcases Xzibit's powerful delivery and commanding presence.
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Choke Me, Spank Me (Pull My Hair) — With its provocative title and bold content, this track pushes boundaries while illustrating Xzibit's ability to tackle controversial themes.
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Losin’ Your Mind — This song features introspective lyrics that reflect on mental struggles and the pressures of fame, revealing a more vulnerable side of the artist.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Xzibit's distinct voice and thematic exploration create a solid but uneven listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a spoken-word intro that sets a thematic tone, followed by tracks that alternate between aggressive beats and introspective lyrics.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal deliveries, where Xzibit shifts between rapping and melodic hooks, creating dynamic contrasts.
- The production incorporates heavy bass lines and electronic elements, particularly in tracks like 'Multiply' and 'Harder', which drive the energy forward.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- introspective moments of ambition
- gritty exploration of personal struggle
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- late-night reflections on life
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy introspective pieces
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album marked Xzibit's highest-charting release, solidifying his reputation.
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2002, 'Man vs. Machine' was Xzibit's third studio album, following his critically acclaimed record 'Restless' from 2000. At this point in his career, Xzibit was solidifying his reputation as a key figure in West Coast hip-hop and expanding his audience through collaborations with major artists and appearances on TV shows.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Scarface· Cypress Hill· Dr. Dre
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Release Date 4:04
- 2 Symphony in X Major 3:55
- 3 Multiply 4:08
- 4 Break Yourself 3:11
- 5 Heart of Man 4:07
- 6 Harder 4:10
- 7 Paul 0:27
- 8 Choke Me, Spank Me (Pull My Hair) 3:28
- 9 Losin’ Your Mind 4:16
- 10 BK to LA 4:57
- 11 My Name 4:32
- 12 The Gambler 4:55
- 13 Missin’ U 5:21
- 14 Right On 3:29
- 15 Bitch Ass Niggaz 1:43
- 16 Enemies 5:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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