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40 Dayz & 40 Nightz

by Xzibit

Released: August 25, 1998

West Coast hip hop, gangsta rap, hardcore hip hop

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

This album represents his second studio effort and was released through Loud Records and RCA Records. "40 Dayz & 40 Nightz" is a notable entry in Xzibit's discography, released on August 25, 1998. 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.

Inside the Recording

The recording sessions spanned multiple studios in Los Angeles, including Sound Castle, Area51, N-House Studioz, Record One, Track Record, and The Enterprise.

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Interesting Facts

Notably, the album also includes contributions from West…

Notably, the album also includes contributions from West Coast rapper Jayo Felony and Staten Island’s Method Man of Wu-Tang Clan.

The second single, "Los Angeles Times," was previously…

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"…

Other singles from the album include "Pussy Pop" and "3 Card Molly.".

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Essential Tracks

3 Card Molly

Other singles from the album include "Pussy Pop" and "3 Card Molly.".

What U See Is What U Get

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.

Los Angeles Times

The second single, "Los Angeles Times," was previously featured on the soundtrack for the film *Soul in the Hole* (1997).

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Reception

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. "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.

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The Complete Album Story

"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."