Tha Alkaholiks, also known as Tha Liks, is an American

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trio from

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. Since the early 1990s they have produced party music with a hardcore hip hop edge, powered by the beats of DJ and producer E-Swift (he was born Eric Brooks in

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and grew up in

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) and the rhymes of J-Ro (born James Robinson in Los Angeles) and Tash (born Rico Smith in

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). Though commercial crossover success largely eluded the group, they maintained a dedicated following on the West Coast, throughout the United States, and worldwide. Three songs of Tha Alkaholiks were featured on '' Loud Rocks'', a complilation album.

Discography

Studio albums

*'' 21 & Over'' (1993) *''

Coast II Coast ''Coast II Coast'' is the second studio album by American hip hop trio Tha Alkaholiks. It was released on February 28, 1995 via Loud Records. Recording sessions took place at Yo Mama's House in Los Angeles Los Angeles, often referred to ...

'' (1995) *'' Likwidation'' (1997) *'' X.O. Experience'' (2001) *'' Firewater'' (2006) *''Daaam!'' (2025)

Singles

Videography

* ''Beer Goggles'' (2006)

References

External links

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