"What U See Is What U Get" is the first single from Xzibit

Xzibit

Alvin Nathaniel Joiner , better known by his stage name Xzibit , is an American rapper, actor, and television host. He is known as the host of the MTV show Pimp My Ride, which brought him mainstream success...

's second album, 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz

40 Dayz & 40 Nightz

40 Dayz & 40 Nightz is rapper Xzibit's second album, which was released on August 25, 1998. It is often considered Xzibit's greatest album. The album featured four singles "What U See Is What U Get", "3 Card Molly", "Los Angeles Times" and "Pussy Pop"...

. In its first week the song reached #50 on the Billboard Hot 100

Billboard Hot 100

The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...

. It remains Xzibit's highest charting single as it peaked at #3 on Hot Rap Singles. This song was considered to be his biggest hit by fans, until Xzibit outperformed himself two years later with the release of "X

X (Xzibit song)

"X" is the second single from Xzibit's third studio album, Restless. Fellow West Coast rapper Snoop Dogg can be heard talking in the outro. It was produced by Dr. Dre with co-production from Scott Storch and Mel-Man. Dr...

". The song was featured in a mash-up

Mashup (music)

A mashup or bootleg is a song or composition created by blending two or more pre-recorded songs, usually by overlaying the vocal track of one song seamlessly over the instrumental track of another...

 on the Loud Rocks

Loud Rocks

Loud Rocks is an album of collaborations between hard rock and hip hop artists performing songs of the latter. It was released by Loud Records in four editions: one with explicit lyrics, a clean version, a Japanese and a Canadian version .- Track listing :# "Shame" - System of a Down & Wu-Tang...

 Album ft. Sevendust

Sevendust

Sevendust is an American heavy metal band from Atlanta, Georgia. Formed in 1994 by bassist Vince Hornsby, drummer Morgan Rose and guitarist John Connolly. After their first demo, lead vocalist Lajon Witherspoon and guitarist Clint Lowery joined the group...

. What U See Is What U Get is considered, by about.com, the 88th best rap song of all time

Music video

A music video directed by Gregory Dark

Gregory Dark

Gregory Dark is an American film director, film producer, music video director, and screenwriter. Dark is one of the few adult film-makers to successfully transition into mainstream Hollywood film-making...

 was filmed in Los Angeles

Los Ángeles

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. The deceptively simplistic premise of the video is Xzibit's trek to a nearby shop after being asked to pick up some milk. On his way, Xzibit greets several friends, briefly performs in a local concert and even finds a dropped one hundred-dollar bill. However, he also crosses paths with various chaotic incidents including a carjacking, bombing, shooting, and store looting; all of which he walks past unshaken. In the end, Xzibit is able to pick up the milk and make his way home, only to be told that they also needed hot sauce and asked to go back out again. The video closes with a dedication to then-recently-deceased music video director Michael Lucero. Lucero's production company, What You See Is What You Get(?UC-IS-?U-GET) had produced and Lucero had directed the music videos for Xzibit's songs "Paparazzi" and "The Foundation". The music video peaked at #1 during 6 weeks at BET

Black Entertainment Television

Black Entertainment Television is an American, Viacom-owned cable network based in Washington, D.C.. Currently viewed in more than 90 million homes worldwide, it is the most prominent television network targeting young Black-American audiences. The network was launched on January 25, 1980, by its...

's Rap City

Rap City (TV series)

Rap City is a music video television program block aired on the Black Entertainment Television network. The program was an exclusive showcase for hip hop music videos, and features interviews with and freestyles from popular rappers, and often has guest DJs serve as co-hosts.-Conception:The show...

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Tracks

12"

1. "What U See Is What U Get" - 5:09
2. "What U See Is What U Get" (instrumental) - 5:09
3. "3 Card Molly" - 3:58
4. "3 Card Molly" (instrumental) - 3:58

Promo

1. "What U See Is What U Get" w/o intro (clean) - 4:21
2. "What U See Is What U Get" w/ intro (clean) - 4:31
3. "What U See Is What U Get" (LP version) - 5:12
4. "What U See Is What U Get" (instrumental) - 5:09

Peak positions

Chart (1998)	Peak position
Billboard Hot 100	50
Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks	34
Billboard Hot Rap Singles	3

Year-End charts

End of year chart (1998)	Position
Billboard Hot Rap Singles	33