BY PAUL MEARA • FEBRUARY 16, 2019

Twenty-five years ago last August, Tha Alkaholiks’ 21 & Over was released on the fledgling Loud Records. At a time of Gangsta Rap, the West Coast-based group the trio of Tash, J-Ro, and E-Swift had a new kind of flavor. The collective was mentored by Compton Rap O.G., King T. However, they ushered in a party vibe. Singles like “Likwit,” “Mary Jane” and “Make Room” became cult favorites and were the highlights of a relatively short, 10-track effort.

Four additional titles followed before 2006’s swan song, Firewater. Additionally, the trio established the Likwit Crew, a collective that was instrumental to the early material by Xzibit, Madlib, and Phil Da Agony, among others. In recent years, The Liks have released several compilations, as well as made appearances on albums by former Loud label-mates Sadat X and Xzibit, as well as Diamond D. A collaborative “LikNuts” LP with The Beatnuts has also been announced as near complete, though never released.

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