"Get Your Walk On" was the third and final single by
American
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** Americans, citizens and nationals of the United States of America
** American ancestry, pe ...
rapper
Rapping (also rhyming, spitting, emceeing or MCing) is a musical form of vocal delivery that incorporates "rhyme, rhythmic speech, and street vernacular". It is performed or chanted, usually over a backing beat or musical accompaniment. The ...
Xzibit
Alvin Nathaniel Joiner (born September 18, 1974), better known by his stage name Xzibit (pronounced "exhibit"), is an American rapper, actor, television presenter, and radio personality.
Xzibit began his musical career after the release of his ...
, from his 2000 album, ''
Restless''. The song is produced by
Mel-Man and
Battlecat.
The music video (directed by
Smith 'N' Borin') features various footage of Xzibit (both on stage and backstage) during live concerts and while he's with his friends and fans. Staying true with the name of the song, it also features various kids performing the
Crip Walk
The Crip Walk, also known as the C-Walk, is a dance move that was created in the 1970s by first generation Crip member Robert "Sugar Bear" Jackson, and has since spread worldwide.
Overview
The dance is primarily an act of performing quick and ...
(as well as Xzibit himself). There is a scene where two sets of kids are standing alongside two sides of a pyramid with one side red and the other side blue- referring to the intense rivalry between the
Bloods
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and the
Crips
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. However this could also symbolize the peace treaty between the two conflicting gangs as well.
DJ Quik
David Marvin Blake (born January 18, 1970), better known by his stage names DJ Quik or Da Quiksta, is an American rapper and producer, known for his production in the G-funk style of West Coast hip-hop. Blake has collaborated with Snoop Dogg, ...
and
WC make cameo appearances. In their cameos, they are seen doing dances that are affiliated with their respective gangs: DJ Quik is seen doing the Blood Bounce and WC is seen doing the
Crip Walk
The Crip Walk, also known as the C-Walk, is a dance move that was created in the 1970s by first generation Crip member Robert "Sugar Bear" Jackson, and has since spread worldwide.
Overview
The dance is primarily an act of performing quick and ...
.
References
Xzibit songs
2000 songs
Songs written by Xzibit
Loud Records singles
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