"40 Dayz & 40 Nightz" is a notable entry in Xzibit's discography, released on August 25, 1998. This album represents his second studio effort and was released through Loud Records and RCA Records. The recording sessions spanned multiple studios in Los Angeles, including Sound Castle, Area51, N-House Studioz, Record One, Track Record, and The Enterprise.
The production on the album was handled by a range of collaborators, including Sir Jinx, Bud'da, DJ Pen One, E-Swift, and Xzibit himself, among others. It features a diverse array of guest appearances from members of the Likwit Crew, such as Montage One and Defari, as well as King Tee, Tha Alkaholiks, and members of the Golden State Project like Ras Kass and Saafir. Notably, the album also includes contributions from West Coast rapper Jayo Felony and Staten Island’s Method Man of Wu-Tang Clan.
"40 Dayz & 40 Nightz" debuted at number 58 on the Billboard 200 and number 14 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. It also reached number 32 on the UK Hip Hop and R&B Albums Chart. The album's lead single, "What U See Is What U Get," was particularly successful, peaking at No. 50 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking one of Xzibit's highest charting placements at that time. The second single, "Los Angeles Times," was previously featured on the soundtrack for the film *Soul in the Hole* (1997). Other singles from the album include "Pussy Pop" and "3 Card Molly."
