Tha Alkaholiks, also known as Tha Liks, is an American hip hop trio from

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, United States. Since the early 1990s they have produced party music with a

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edge, powered by the beats of DJ and producer E-Swift (born Eric Brooks in

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, raised in

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) and the rhymes of

J-Ro Tha Alkaholiks, also known as Tha Liks, is an American hip hop trio from Los Angeles, California, United States. Since the early 1990s they have produced party music with a hardcore hip hop edge, powered by the beats of DJ and producer E-Swi ...

(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 their native West Coast, throughout the United States and worldwide. 3 songs of Tha Alkaholiks were also featured on ''

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''.

Discography

Albums

Singles

Videography

* ''Beer Goggles'' (2006)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Alkaholiks, Tha MNRK Music Group artists Musical groups disestablished in 2006 Musical groups established in 1992 Musical groups from Los Angeles Hip hop groups from California American musical trios Likwit Crew members