Coast II Coast
Encyclopedia
Coast II Coast is the second album of hip hop trio The Alkaholiks released in 1995. It features guest rapping from Xzibit
, Diamond D
, King Tee
, Lootpack
, Q-Tip, Declaime and The Baby Bubbas. It features production from Tha Alkoholiks themselves, E-Swift, Madlib
and Diamond D.
Xzibit
Alvin Nathaniel Joiner , better known by his stage name Xzibit , is an American rapper, actor, and television host. He is known as the host of the MTV show Pimp My Ride, which brought him mainstream success...
, Diamond D
Diamond D
Diamond D is a hip hop producer and MC from the Bronx, New York City, and one of the founding members of the legendary D.I.T.C. crew. He started out as a DJ for Jazzy Jay back in the late 1980s and was at the same time perfecting his skills in beat making and turntablism, and together with rhyme...
, King Tee
King Tee
Roger McBride, mostly known as King Tee , is an American West coast rapper from Compton, California.-Career:...
, Lootpack
Lootpack
Lootpack were an American hip hop group signed to Stones Throw Records with members Madlib, Wildchild, and DJ Romes. They made their first appearance on the 1993 debut album by Tha Alkaholiks, 21 & Over....
, Q-Tip, Declaime and The Baby Bubbas. It features production from Tha Alkoholiks themselves, E-Swift, Madlib
Madlib
Otis Jackson Jr. in Oxnard, California, known professionally as Madlib, is a Los Angeles-based DJ, multi-instrumentalist, rapper, and music producer...
and Diamond D.
Track listing
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Performer (s) | Sample(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "WLIX" | Madlib, Tha Alkaholiks (co-producers) | Declaime, E-Swift, J-Ro, Madlib, Tash, Wildchild | |
| 2 | "Read My Lips" | E-Swift | E-Swift, J-Ro, Tash | |
| 3 | "Let It Out" | Diamond D | E-Swift, J-Ro, Tash | *"The Human Fly" by Lalo Schifrin Lalo Schifrin Lalo Schifrin is an Argentine composer, pianist and conductor. He is best known for his film and TV scores, such as the "Theme from Mission: Impossible". He has received four Grammy Awards and six Oscar nominations... |
| 4 | "21 And Under" | E-Swift | J-Ro, Tash | *"Impeach the President" by The Honeydrippers The Honeydrippers The Honeydrippers was a rock band of the 1980s. Former Led Zeppelin lead singer Robert Plant formed the group in 1981 to satisfy his long-time goal in having a rock band with a heavy R&B basis. Formed originally in Worcestershire, the band went on to record an EP in the US... *"The Thrill Is Gone" by Funk Inc |
| 5 | "All The Way Live" | E-Swift | J-Ro, Q-Tip, Tash, King Tee | |
| 6 | "Hit And Run" | E-Swift | E-Swift, J-Ro, Xzibit | |
| 7 | "DAAAM!" | E-Swift | Tash, J-Ro, E-Swift, King Tee | *"Nautilus" by Bob James Bob James (musician) Robert McElhiney James is a jazz keyboardist, arranger and producer.-Biography:During the 1970s, Bob James played a major role in establishing the smooth jazz genre. "Angela", the instrumental theme from the sitcom Taxi, is probably Bob James' most well-known work to date... *"Gimme What You Got" by Le Pamplemousse |
| 8 | "2014" | E-Swift | J-Ro | *"Hip-Hop Vs. Rap" by KRS-One KRS-One Lawrence Krisna Parker , better known by his stage names KRS-One , and Teacha, is an American rapper... *"The Letter" by Al Green Al Green Albert Greene , better known as Al Green, is an American gospel and soul music singer. He reached the peak of his popularity in the 1970s, with hit singles such as "You Oughta Be With Me", "I'm Still In Love With You", "Love and Happiness", and "Let's Stay Together"... |
| 9 | "Bottoms Up" | E-Swift | J-Ro, King Tee, Tash | |
| 10 | "Flashback" | E-Swift | Devastating E, J-Ro, Lil Tone, Xzibit | *"I Can't Stand It" by Evelyn "Champaign" King |
| 11 | "The Next Level" | Diamond D, E-Swift (co-producer) | Diamond D, E-Swift, J-Ro, Tash, Lil' Ro (background) | *"Search for Jenny" by Francis Lai Francis Lai Francis Lai is a French accordionist, and composer noted for his film scores.While in his twenties, Francis Lai left home and went to Paris where he became part of the lively Montmartre music scene... *"Miles Out" by Mahavishnu Orchestra |
Album singles
| Single information |
|---|
"DAAAM!"
|
| "The Next Level"
|
Album chart positions
| Year | Album | Chart positions | |
| Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | ||
| 1994 | Coast II Coast | #50 | #12 |
Singles chart positions
| Year | Song | Chart positions | |||
| Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles Hot Rap Tracks Rap Songs is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States. It lists the 25 most popular hip-hop/rap songs, calculated weekly by airplay on rhythmic and urban radio stations and sales in hip hop-focused or exclusive markets. From 1989 through 2001, it was based on how much the single... |
Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | ||
| 1994 | "DAAAM!" | - | #85 | #20 | #41 |
| 1995 | "The Next Level" | - | - | #43 | #23 |