Apparently, between pimping rides and popping up in every movie even remotely involving a rapper, Xzibit has found time to keep making music.
The fact that I didn’t even know he had a new album coming out is almost a testament to how out of the loop I am, but the fact is the West Coast artists don’t get many spins here in the Dirty South. So, I’m a little surprised to see the new video for Concentrate; and I have to say that I’m a little impressed.
The video feels like a Wu-Tang Clan video but better, featuring a Buddhist chant over a pretty mechanical beat combined with high flying martial arts and an Asian aesthetic. Only a Wu-Tang video wouldn’t have hot women to complete the Rap Video Package™.
The last Xzibit album that I listened to from open to close was Restless (released in 2000); and I’m glad to see that Mr. X to tha Z is still doing his thing. Most likely, I’m gonna give this new album a listen… you know, for old time’s sake.
