They were parked outside a liquor store that never carded, waiting on Rico to emerge with a paper bag full of Olde English 800s and loose cigarettes. The album— 21 & Over —was still new, still smelling of the shrink wrap they’d torn off in the parking lot of the Wherehouse Music.
: Tha Alkaholiks was the first group on the legendary Loud Records to achieve national airplay, paving the way for label mates like the Wu-Tang Clan and Mobb Deep. Tha Alkaholiks 21 And Over Rar
: A quintessential 90s hip-hop ode to cannabis culture, showcasing their ability to blend humor with rhythm. They were parked outside a liquor store that
The production, primarily handled by , favored dusty samples and rubbery basslines. A standout example is "Only When I'm Drunk," which famously sampled "Seven Minutes of Funk" by The Whole Darn Family to create an anthem that was both hilarious and technically impressive. Tracklist Highlights : A quintessential 90s hip-hop ode to cannabis
In the sprawling landscape of 1990s Hip-Hop, the West Coast was dominated by two distinct sounds: the G-funk synths of Dr. Dre and the bass-heavy, chaotic energy of crews like Tha Alkaholiks. While fans often revere Coast II Coast or Likwidation , the debut album that started the intoxication——remains a cult classic.