Originally, its members included Xzibit (host of MTV's series Pimp My Ride), Phil Da Agony, Mitchy Slick, and Krondon. In late 2006, Xzibit left the group just before they signed to Talib Kweli's Blacksmith Records. The extended Strong Arm Steady family includes West Coast artists such as Self Scientific (Chace Infinite & DJ Khalil), Planet Asia, DJ Truly OdD and Self Allah.