Likwidation is the third studio album by American hip hop group Tha Alkaholiks. It was released on August 26, 1997, via Loud Records. Recording sessions took place at Enterprise Studio in Burbank, California, at Yo Mama's House and at Sound Castle Recording Studios in Los Angeles. Production was primarily handled by member E-Swift, as well as Madlib, Easy Mo Bee, T-Smoov, and Marley Marl. It features guest appearances from Xzibit, Keith Murray, King Tee, Lootpack, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Phil da Agony, The WhoRidas, with cameos from DeBarge, LL Cool J and Nas. The album peaked at number 57 on the Billboard 200 and number 15 on Top R&B Albums chart. Its lead single, "Hip Hop Drunkies", became the group's biggest hit in 1997, peaking at No. 66 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Following the release of Likwidation, group member Tash temporarily went solo, and released the album Rap Life in 1999. The group didn't return with another album until 2001, with the release of X.O. Experience under 'Tha Liks'.
Track listing
Notes signifies a co-producer
Sample credits Track 6 contains elements from "The Breaks" written by Kurtis Walker, JB Moore, Robert Ford, Russell Simmons & Lawrence Smith, performed by Kurtis Blow Track 11 contains elements from "Love Spell" written by Bill Curtis, performed by the Fatback Band Track 15 contains elements from "Don't Tell It" written by Deidra Brown, Deanna Brown and Yamma Brown, performed by James Brown Track 17 contains elements from "Too High" written and performed by Stevie Wonder
Personnel DJ Romes – scratches (tracks: 5, 15) Morris Rentie Jr. – bass (track 6) Eric "Bobo" Correa – percussion (track 6) James Macon – guitar (track 13) Derrick Davis – flute (track 17) Eric Brooks – engineering Eric Lynch – engineering Steve "Fred 40 To The Head" Fredrickson – engineering Gabe Chiesa – engineering Jean-Marie Horvat – engineering Marlon Williams – engineering Mark Chalecki – mastering Natas Kaupas – art direction, layout Philippe McClelland – photography Dave McEowen – lacquer cut Noa Ochi – A&R direction Che Harris – A&R Laurie Marks – A&R
Charts Chart (1997)PeakpositionUS Billboard 200 57US Top R&B Albums (Billboard) 15
Singles chart positions Year Song Chart positions Billboard Hot 100 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks 1997 "Hip Hop Drunkies" 66 37 "Likwidation" 122 89
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