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Tha Alkaholiks, also known as Tha Liks, were an American hip hop group from Los Angeles, California. Since the early 1990s they have produced funky, upbeat, hedonism-themed party music with a hardcore hip hop edge, powered by the beats of DJ and producer E-Swift (born Eric Brooks in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA) and the lively, comedic rhymes of J-Ro (born James Robinson in Los Angeles) and Tash (born Rico Smith in Cincinnati). Though commercial crossover success largely eluded the group, they maintained a dedicated following on their native West Coast, throughout the United States and worldwide. In August 2004, the group announced their next album Firewater, originally scheduled for release in 2005, would be their final album. Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area City 1,290. ...
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Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area City 1,290. ...
Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area Ranked 3rd - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²) - Width 250 miles (400 km) - Length 770 miles (1,240 km) - % water 4. ...
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History
Early years J-Ro had been rapping since the age of 13, and E-Swift and Tash already had an established partnership (E-Swift the DJ, Tash the rapper) for local gigs and house parties; after E-Swift and Tash moved to Los Angeles, they met LA native J-Ro and formed a group. The three friends took the name Alkaholiks on the suggestion of West Coast veteran King Tee, who for some time had been looking for a back-up band to mentor. Tha Alkaholiks first achieved recognition after appearing on Tee's Tha Triflin Album, and most importantly its successful single "I Got It Bad Y'All". Support slots on tour with KRS-One, Ice Cube, and Too $hort followed, which helped them develop their skills as well as a fanbase. Their debut album 21 and Over released in 1993 (see 1993 in music) was a lean 10-track set that spawned the singles "Make Room", "Only When I'm Drunk" and "Likwit", as well as establishing them as one of the most distinctive artists on the West Coast at a time when the vast majority of Californian artists were subscribing to the G-funk gangsta rap sound popularized by Dr. Dre. 21 And Over remains highly regarded by critics such as All Music Guide's Nathan Rabin, who calls it "perhaps the quintessential West Coast party album". [1] Popular West Coast rapper Snoop Dogg performing for the US Navy. ...
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King Tee, also spelled King T (born Roger McBride), is one the United States west coasts rap pioneers. ...
KRS-One (born Lawrence Krisna Parker on August 20, 1965 in Brooklyn, New York. ...
Ice Cube (born OShea Jackson on June 15, 1969 in Los Angeles, California) is an American rapper and actor. ...
Too Short, or Too $hort, (born Todd Anthony Shaw on April 28, 1966 in Los Angeles, California) is a rapper who started his career in Oakland, California. ...
1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ...
See also: 1992 in music, other events of 1993, 1994 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 8 - The U.S. Postal service issues an Elvis Presley stamp. ...
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Continued success The group's follow-up album Coast II Coast in 1995 (see 1995 in music) saw them attempting to develop their sound further while staying to their fun-loving roots, working with A Tribe Called Quest's Q-Tip and expanding their lyrical outlook with tracks such as "21 And Under" which warned of the dangers of underage and irresponsible drinking. Likwidation followed in 1997 (see 1997 in music), and Tash's debut solo album Rap Life was released in 1999 (see 1999 in music), both to mixed reviews. During this time they also formed the Likwit Crew, a close association of artists including Xzibit, Defari, King Tee and Lootpack. Track Listing WLIX Read My Lips Let It Out 21 and Under All The Way Live Hit and Run DAAAM! 2014 Bottoms Up Flashback The Next Level ...
1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
See also: 1994 in music, other events of 1995, 1996 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 18 - Jerry Garcia wrecks his rented BMW into a guard rail near Mill Valley, California. ...
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1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
See also: 1996 in music, other events of 1997, 1998 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 9 - David Bowie performs his 50th Birthday Bash concert (the day after his birthday) at Madison Square Garden, with guests Frank Black, The Foo Fighters, Sonic...
1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ...
See also: 1998 in music, 1999 in British music, other events of 1999, 2000 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 7 After eight years of marriage, Rod Stewart and supermodel wife Rachel Hunter announce their separation. ...
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A member of the Likwit Crew alongside King T, tha Alkaholiks, and Xzibit, rapper Defari was born Duane Johnson, Jr. ...
King Tee, also spelled King T (born Roger McBride), is one the United States west coasts rap pioneers. ...
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The early 21st century saw a slight increase in Tha Alkaholiks' profile due to the sudden Dr. Dre-powered rise to fame of the Likwit Crew's Xzibit (whose platinum album Restless they appeared on in 2001), and they sought to take advantage of this with 2001's X.O. Experience which saw them working with hit-making producers of the time like The Neptunes and Rockwilder. They also changed their official name from Tha Alkaholiks to the shortened Tha Liks, the reason being that many mainstream radio stations refused to play tracks by a group called Tha Alkaholiks. A DVD XO - The Movie Experience was also released just after the album. Though the album sold reasonably well, it was not as much as expected. Xzibit (a. ...
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Breakup The group took a break of three years, during which time they feuded with Xzibit, who they felt had abandoned them and the rest of the Likwit Crew in his rise to superstardom and forgotten the support King Tee and the Alkaholiks had given to him in the early stages of his career. Then, it was announced in August 2004 that their final album Firewater, due to be released in 2006 on Koch Records, would be their last. A farewell live tour was also announced. The split was amicable, and the group will continue to work with one another on their forthcoming solo projects (J-Ro plans to release a debut solo album, Tash plans to release his second, and E-Swift is due to release a collaborative album with Lootpack producer Madlib). Tash stated it was time to "bow out gracefully and exit on top" while J-Ro claimed "it only makes sense for us to move forward and find new challenges. It's an exciting time for all three of us." 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Koch Entertainment is an American entertainment company, based out of New York City and Nashville, Tennessee. ...
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Discography
Albums Track Listing Likwit Only When Im Drunk Last Call Cant Tell Me Shit Turn tha Party Out Bullshit Soda Pop Make Room Mary Jane Who Dem Niggas Category: ...
Track Listing WLIX Read My Lips Let It Out 21 and Under All The Way Live Hit and Run DAAAM! 2014 Bottoms Up Flashback The Next Level ...
Trivia - The Alkaholiks sing a song which references the mixing of milk and Cocoa Puffs, a line meant to convey a style of intercourse which utilizes a female's breasts. The Black Eyed Peas in their song "My Humps" reference this earlier song by singing "Mix your milk with my Cocoa Puffs...milky, milky..." (as Black Eyed Peas member Will.I.Am states in an interview with SOHH.com - http://www.sohh.com/articles/article.php/8012/3)
The Black Eyed Peas are an American hip-hop (musical styles crossover rap/hip hop and alternative rap/hip hop) group from Los Angeles, California, who have enjoyed international pop success. ...
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