"The Foundation" is the second single from

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 ...

's debut album '' At the Speed of Life'' and also appeared on the soundtrack to the film

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. Xzibit dedicated this song to his one-year-old son. The song's official

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(directed by

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) shows footage of Xzibit and his son.XzibitCentralcom (January 17, 2007)
Xzibit - The Foundation
Youtube. Accessed September 24, 2007.

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produced the track. The single charted at number 58 on the

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chart and number 16 on the

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chart.

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References

1996 singles Loud Records singles Music videos directed by Michael Lucero Xzibit songs 1996 songs Songs written by Xzibit Song recordings produced by DJ Muggs Songs written by DJ Muggs Songs written by Billy Joel {{1990s-hiphop-song-stub