Front 2 Back

"Front 2 Back"
Single by Xzibit
from the album Restless
ReleasedMay 22, 2001 (2001-05-22)
Recorded2000
Studio
Genre
Length3:02
LabelLoud
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Rockwilder
Xzibit singles chronology
"X"
(2000) 		"Front 2 Back"
(2001) 		"Get Your Walk On"
(2001)
Music video
"Front 2 Back" on YouTube

"Front 2 Back" is a West Coast hip hop song written and performed by American rapper Xzibit. It was released on May 22, 2001 through Loud Records as the second single from his third studio album Restless. Recording sessions took place at Record One and Encore Studios. Production was handled by Rockwilder.

An accompanying music video for the song directed by Diane Martel, features cameo appearances from Kurupt, Karrine Steffans, Tha Alkaholiks, Ras Kass, Alex Thomas, Mr. Marcus and Rockwilder.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Front 2 Back" (Explicit)
Rockwilder 
2."Alkaholik (Explicit)" (featuring Erick Sermon, J-Ro and Tash)
Erick Sermon 
3."X" (Howie Beno Mix-Main)
 
4."Front 2 Back" (Instrumental)
  • Joiner
  • Stinson
Rockwilder 

Charts

Chart (2001) Peak
position
Germany (GfK)[1] 95
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[2] 66
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[3] 65
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[4] 42

Release history

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States April 10, 2001 (2001-04-10) Rhythmic contemporary radio Loud, Columbia [5]

References

  1. ^ "Xzibit – Front 2 Back" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  2. ^ "Xzibit – Front 2 Back". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  3. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. June 30, 2001. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  4. ^ "Hot Rap Songs". Billboard. June 23, 2001. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  5. ^ "Addvance Notice" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1396. April 6, 2001. p. 47. Retrieved July 11, 2022.