Xzibit Brought Some Funk And Great Rhyme Schemes To "Alkaholik" Featuring Erick Sermon, J-Ro, & Tash

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"Restless" turns 23 years old today.

Xzibit has noticeably slowed down since 2020. That was the last year that the iconic West Coast rapper put out a full-length album. It was a collaborative record with B-Real and Demrick, called Serial Killers Presents: Summer of Sam. But, we all need to remember that the Dr. Dre collaborator possessed some incredible talent. That is why we want to go back in the time machine and look at his most successful record.

23 years ago today, Restless dropped. It was a 16-song, 59-minute-long album that featured the likes of Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and many others. One of the tracks that so many remember from this tape is "Alkaholik." That had placements from J-Ro, Erick Sermon, and Tash.

Relisten To "Alkaholik" By Xzibit, Erick Sermon, J-Ro, And Tash

The song effortlessly mixed funkiness with tremendous rhyming from Xzibit and the gang. "Alkaholik" interpolates the production from Kelis' "Caught Out There." What makes the sample so great is that on this track it takes on a vintage video game-like feeling. Everyone brought the right energy for this party-ready classic.

What were your initial thoughts on "Alkaholik" by Xzibit, Erick Sermon, J-Ro, and Tash when it first came out? Is this the best song off of Restless, if not what is better? Do you think this is Xzibit's best album, why or why not? Who had the best performance on this track? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Xzibit. Furthermore, stay with us for some throwback song posts throughout the week.

Quotable Lyrics:

It's that millenium ridiculous flow, I never let go
N****s gettin' knocked out is part of my show
Let them know who they f****n' with yo, a rhyme wrangler
Tri-angular push-up the hillside strangler
Dangle a, n**** by the ankle off the balcony
Now let his punk a** go, look out below (below)

About The Author
Zachary Horvath is one of the Music Freelance News Writers at HotNewHipHop and has held that title since August 2023. Prior to this position, he held another freelance gig covering local high school football, girls and boys varsity basketball, in addition to recapping Cleveland Cavaliers games remotely. He's taken the previous experience and used it to become a jack of all trades at HotNewHipHop. Zach has thoroughly enjoyed tackling some of the trending topics in sports, with a larger focus on hip-hop and pop culture. Some of those include Bronny James's draft stock, a multitude of angles swirling around the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef, as well as Diddy's arrest and lawsuits. Separate from the headlines that everyone wants to hear about, he was fortunate enough to help spread Zaytoven's current thoughts at the time around mid-December in 2023. Even though being able to give his expertise on these stories is fulfilling, being able to share his passion for releases trumps that ever so slightly. Having the chance to express his excitement indirectly about what he thinks our readers should be checking out/revisiting grows his passion for writing that much more.
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