Though they were together since high school, the Lootpack first made their presence known in 1994, when the group’s beat conductor, Madlib, produced "Mary Jane," a Tha Alkaholiks 12”. Later that year, Lootpack's lyrical skills were heard on the song "Turn The Party Out" on the Alkaholiks’ debut LP "21 And Over," and "WLIX" from the Liks’ second LP.
The positive feedback from these collaborations led to the Lootpack's own EP "Ill Psych Move" on Crate Digger’s Palace Records in 1996, a venture funded by Madlib’s father, soul-crooner Otis Jackson Sr.
It was through this poorly-distributed 12” that the group caught the attention of Stones Throw Records’ founder Peanut Butter Wolf, who heard the record on college radio and hunted the group down. The group eventually signed for Stones Throw, paving the way for the release of 1999’s "Soundpieces: Da Antidote" CD/LP.
Lootpack has not recorded a direct follow-up to "Soundpieces", but the three core members continue to work together as they spread their wings. Madlib has demonstrated his versatility as a producer and hip hop visionary, crafting concept-albums such as Quasimoto's "The Unseen", Yesterdays New Quintet's "Angles Without Edges", and Madvillain's "Madvillainy". DJ Romes released "Hamburger Hater Breaks" record with Stones Throw in 2001. Wildchild's own "Secondary Protocol" (2003) with all Lootpack members and extended family on board, is the closest thing to a second Lootpack album.
Likwit Fusion
Lootpack Lyrics
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If my niggas don't know If ya girlies don't know
If y'all brothers don't know If y'all sisters don't know
About the Likwit Crew how will you know?
Well it's the slider the slipper the malt liquor sipper
The nigga in the corner waiting for this turn to rip ya
I'll flip it to the mode with that wino rhyme flow
'Cause people, Rico got everything you need
If ya niggas got the chickens, I got the bird seed
I'm here to make ya bleed with the lyrics of tomorrow
With the Cisco, the Hennesey, and Silver Duck, Sapporo
The vodka, the brandy, the rum and *fucking* Coke and
The zig zags in Vegas for that chronic straight from Oakland
This beat's not redundant off the SP1200,
Tash has mastered more styles than *motherfucking* Bernie Grundman
The beats make me tweak everytime I speak, you can't take the heat,
Y'all niggas need to turn the other cheek, the L-I-K, the W-I-T
Y'all niggas better go and rush that Lootpack LP
Some brothers never had that inner soul capability
Their ineligibility back fired on their ability
To step inside of an unknown underground facility with papes and props to get
You was the only one with a mic in your hand claiming you rocked the *shit*
Like a lunar eclipse, as soon as it clips to ya mind state that
Jack rhymes great, black, like strikes umpire takes back
As I get underground like CIA's, I be's dope, IC's like cops always need ID's
Wild Child, come and kick a freestyle, yeah, I'll make ya head swell up
When Helen Keller, tell 'em a story, Wild Child style's relevant
All you pop heads drop dead and focus on my flows
It's a matter of speaking when Wild Child be freakin' at the shows
Now uh, speaking for my bro's, when we spit *shit*, you spit *shit*
But you still get mad confused, messing with the Likwit Crew
Female virgins out there, big up, props, I like sex
But I spread endurance, influence, and assurance upon my mic check
So let's just break it (break it) break it (break it) break it down like this
(Oh-Ooh) break it (break it), break it (break it) break it down like this
(Oh-Ooh)
Brothers with skills, no bills, no shows
Go for what you know unless you got no flows
Can the Likwit Crew MC's be defeated? (Hell no)
It's the Liks and the Pack and we ready to blow
Yo, I was a be-boy before I got my first piece of *ass*
Before I ever put the rum and Coke in the glass
Before I even met my niggas E-Swift and Tash
Before I ever had a shadow of a mustache
It's the ill loop digga nigga leavin' lyric lash like a whiplash
For y'all niggas is only here for cash
It's the Likwit Crew, we keep it poppin' like '85
While in '97 a lot of brothers be shady I
Keep it to myself like my wealth stacked, dolo phat
Rollin on this track with my nigga Ro got my back, cuz...
Loopin' was hoopin', Madlib would have hella ups
I be pourin' rhymes into styrofoam cups
And passing them out to everybody at the show
I'm not on the rocks, just a straight J-Ro
I'll get your body movin' like a sauna
Full of pirhanas, I'll make your grandmamma want to hit the marijuana
While I'm on the next level, hittin' like I want to
Comin' like I'm Roland Hannna, gettin' iller than Madonna
Madlib the bad kid, all up in your earhole
Grab off the gold and then transmit the soul
I'm a let it be told what the Lootpack means to me
It's the return of the emcee
So Defari Heru from the Likwit Crew
Tell the party people how you do (Yo) what you do...
Yo, my Notebooks always in my brain
I mean even if fly, my mind forget a line
I still remember names and phrases
And endless pages of lyrics that are spirits
That's why I'm Likwit Crew member to the fullest
Defari, bust back with the Lootpack rock the Palm a lot
That's why these broads grab my arm a lot and hold it tight
Flossy A's and money A's all night
I'm low kizzy on the rhyme be weekly
Then I'm up at tops they say teach me
And so I do teach the truth to the youth (Meanwhile)
Back at the lab, brand new singles are hits
This Lootpack shit straight Likwit...Fusion
The lyrics of Likwit Fusion by Lootpack are all about celebrating the group's accomplishments and advocating for their crew - Likwit Crew. The opening lines make this clear with references to different groups of people who need to know about the Likwit Crew. The verses also highlight the unique and dynamic rapping styles of the different members of the group, including Rico, Tash, and Wild Child. They boast about how they can make people bleed with their lyrics, as well as their ability to get the party going with rhymes about alcohol and drugs. The group emphasizes their uniqueness and demands respect from other MCs, while also acknowledging the struggles they face in the music industry. Overall, Likwit Fusion is a powerful statement about the talent and pride of the Lootpack and the Likwit Crew.
Line by Line Meaning
If MC's don't know
If other rappers aren't aware
If y'all niggas don't know
If you all aren't aware
If my niggas don't know
If my friends aren't aware
If ya girlies don't know
If your girlfriends aren't aware
If y'all brothers don't know
If you all aren't aware
If y'all sisters don't know
If you all aren't aware
About the Likwit Crew
About our rap group
how will you know?
then how will you know?
Well it's the slider the slipper the malt liquor sipper
I am the smooth, laid-back rapper who enjoys drinking malt liquor
The nigga in the corner waiting for this turn to rip ya
I am the rapper patiently waiting for my turn to impress you
I'll flip it to the mode with that wino rhyme flow
I'll switch it up to my unique and artistic rap style
I know ya niggas be bouncing to my vinyl
I know you all enjoy and groove to my music
'Cause people, Rico got everything you need
Because I, Rico, have everything you need in terms of rap skills and entertainment
If ya niggas got the chickens, I got the bird seed
If you guys have the women, I have what it takes to attract them
I'm here to make ya bleed with the lyrics of tomorrow
I am here to impress you with innovative and cutting-edge lyrics
With the Cisco, the Hennesey, and Silver Duck, Sapporo
With the various alcoholic beverages I enjoy
The vodka, the brandy, the rum and *fucking* Coke and
The different types of alcoholic drinks, including Coca-Cola as a mixer
The zig zags in Vegas for that chronic straight from Oakland
The rolling papers used to smoke marijuana from Oakland
This beat's not redundant off the SP1200
This instrumental track is unique and not repetitive
Tash has mastered more styles than *motherfucking* Bernie Grundman
Tash has become skilled in more rap styles than legendary mastering engineer Bernie Grundman
The beats make me tweak everytime I speak, you can't take the heat
The music makes me feel energized and creative when I rap, and you can't handle the intensity
Y'all niggas need to turn the other cheek, the L-I-K, the W-I-T
You all need to turn away and ignore the Likwit Crew
Y'all niggas better go and rush that Lootpack LP
You all should hurry up and buy the Lootpack's LP (album)
Some brothers never had that inner soul capability
Some people lack the inner talent and ability
Their ineligibility back fired on their ability
Their lack of qualifications negatively impacted their skill
To step inside of an unknown underground facility with papes and props to get
To enter an unfamiliar hidden place with money and recognition to acquire
You was the only one with a mic in your hand claiming you rocked the *shit*
You were the only one holding a microphone and boasting about your skills
Like a lunar eclipse, as soon as it clips to ya mind state that
Like a rare celestial event, as soon as it enters your mental state
Jack rhymes great, black, like strikes umpire takes back
Jack's rhymes are excellent, bold, like a baseball umpire changing a call
As I get underground like CIA's, I be's dope, IC's like cops always need ID's
As I go deeper into the underground rap scene like the CIA, I become more impressive, like how police officers always require identification
Wild Child, come and kick a freestyle, yeah, I'll make ya head swell up
Wild Child, come and improvise a rap, yeah, I'll make you feel proud and full of confidence
When Helen Keller, tell 'em a story, Wild Child style's relevant
When I, Wild Child, tell a story, my rap style remains important and meaningful
All you pop heads drop dead and focus on my flows
All you mainstream listeners, stop being uninterested and pay attention to my rap verses
It's a matter of speaking when Wild Child be freakin' at the shows
It's natural and expected for me, Wild Child, to deliver impressive performances at the concerts
Now uh, speaking for my bro's, when we spit *shit*, you spit *shit*
Now uh, representing my friends, when we rap amazingly, you rap poorly
But you still get mad confused, messing with the Likwit Crew
But you still become extremely perplexed when dealing with the talented Likwit Crew
Female virgins out there, big up, props, I like sex
To all the sexually inexperienced women out there, I give you admiration and praise, I enjoy sex
But I spread endurance, influence, and assurance upon my mic check
But I promote stamina, impact, and confidence during my performance on the microphone
So let's just break it (break it) break it (break it) break it down like this
So let's just explain it and break it down in detail like this
(Oh-Ooh) break it (break it), break it (break it) break it down like this
(Oh-Ooh) Explain it and break it down in detail like this
Brothers with skills, no bills, no shows
Talented rappers without money or live performances
Go for what you know unless you got no flows
Do what you are capable of unless you lack rap skills
Can the Likwit Crew MC's be defeated? (Hell no)
Can the MCs from the Likwit Crew be beaten? (Absolutely not)
It's the Liks and the Pack and we ready to blow
It's the Liks (Tha Alkaholiks) and the Pack (Lootpack) and we are prepared to excel
Yo, I was a be-boy before I got my first piece of *ass*
Yo, I was a breakdancer before I had my first sexual experience
Before I ever put the rum and Coke in the glass
Before I ever mixed rum and Coca-Cola in a glass
Before I even met my niggas E-Swift and Tash
Before I even met my friends E-Swift and Tash
Before I ever had a shadow of a mustache
Before I even had the faintest hint of facial hair
It's the ill loop digga nigga leavin' lyric lash like a whiplash
I am the skillful producer who finds great samples, leaving a profound impact with my lyrics
For y'all niggas is only here for cash
Because you all are only interested in making money
It's the Likwit Crew, we keep it poppin' like '85
It's the Likwit Crew, and we maintain a high level of excitement and energy like in 1985
While in '97 a lot of brothers be shady I
While in 1997, many other rappers are unreliable and untrustworthy
Keep it to myself like my wealth stacked, dolo phat
I keep my riches and success to myself, it's stacked up and impressive
Rollin on this track with my nigga Ro got my back, cuz...
Riding on this musical track with my friend Ro supporting me, cousin...
Loopin' was hoopin', Madlib would have hella ups
Producing beats was like playing basketball, Madlib would have great successes
I be pourin' rhymes into styrofoam cups
I am skillfully delivering my rhymes
And passing them out to everybody at the show
And sharing them with everyone in the audience at the concert
I'm not on the rocks, just a straight J-Ro
I'm not on drugs, just a straight-up rapper named J-Ro
I'll get your body movin' like a sauna
I'll get you dancing and grooving intensely like in a sauna
Full of pirhanas, I'll make your grandmamma want to hit the marijuana
Full of dangerous and aggressive people, I'll make your grandmother feel like trying marijuana
While I'm on the next level, hittin' like I want to
While I am reaching a higher level in my career and delivering rap punches like I desire
Comin' like I'm Roland Hannna, gettin' iller than Madonna
Coming at you aggressively like I'm Roland Hanna, becoming even more impressive than Madonna
Madlib the bad kid, all up in your earhole
Madlib, the mischievous kid, influential and loud in your ears
Grab off the gold and then transmit the soul
Taking possession of the gold (success) and then sharing the soul (passion) with others
I'm a let it be told what the Lootpack means to me
I'm going to express what the Lootpack represents to me
It's the return of the emcee
It's the resurgence of the skilled rapper
So Defari Heru from the Likwit Crew
So Defari Heru, a member of the Likwit Crew
Tell the party people how you do (Yo) what you do...
Tell the audience how you do what you do, Yo...
Yo, my Notebooks always in my brain
Yo, my lyrics and rhymes are always in my mind
I mean even if fly, my mind forget a line
Even if I am confident and skilled, my mind might sometimes forget a line
I still remember names and phrases
I still remember names and expressions
And endless pages of lyrics that are spirits
And countless pages of lyrics that are inspired and impactful
That's why I'm Likwit Crew member to the fullest
That's why I am a committed member of the Likwit Crew
Defari, bust back with the Lootpack rock the Palm a lot
Defari, bringing back great performances with the Lootpack and dominating the rap scene
That's why these broads grab my arm a lot and hold it tight
That's why these women often grab my arm and hold it tightly
Flossy A's and money A's all night
Expensive outfits and large amounts of money all night long
I'm low kizzy on the rhyme be weekly
I'm low-key and smooth on my rap verses, consistent every week
Then I'm up at tops they say teach me
Then I become highly regarded, and people say they want to learn from me
And so I do teach the truth to the youth (Meanwhile)
And so, I teach the real and meaningful messages to the young people (Meanwhile)
Back at the lab, brand new singles are hits
Back at the recording studio, our new releases become popular hits
This Lootpack shit straight Likwit...Fusion
This Lootpack music is a perfect blend of Likwit...Fusion
Lyrics © OBO APRA/AMCOS
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LOOPEd PrOdUC┴IONS
Lootpack Ft. The Alkoholikz & Defari - Likwit Fusion Remix:
https://youtu.be/KQe8lL37pfo
438
LOOPEd PrOdUC┴IONS' Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBuulcEQEODQHyYybSsTb6XBGSOqseDEI
LOOPEd PrOdUC┴IONS' INTRO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upIohVCFfjk
DJ Screw Full Albums Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNlzwUGtwbNozqHLELkeK2OW-7Satn8__
Roy Pettigrew
I done had this album over 20 years and don't remember this intro part!
Sofa Sessions
Likewise
dominic hocutt
It's always on there
Louis IIX
Tash kilked this shit.. Tash a beast on the mic
Anom Belle
This go dummy hard
alioune traoré
I have bought this classic album so many years ago but I can't find any credits of the interlude at the begining of this track. I will be glad to know if anyone could tell me.
Dirtie Mits
its 6 or 7 samples over a drum beat
Omnis Odium
it's just them hoping on one of madlibs beats with the low end cut out
Raysan Ace
What happened to these kind of gems nowadays?
Jordan Price
It's alive and well beyond healthy in the UK. Check out Blah Records stuff from 2013 and under and even their new stuff is pretty dope and High Focus has fire too!