The L.J.'s
{{Infobox album
| name = The L.J.'s
| type = studio
| artist = Likwit Junkies (Defari and DJ Babu)
| cover = The L.J.'s.jpg
| released = March 2005
| recorded =
| studio = Daddy's Room (Corona, CA)
| genre = Hip hop
| length = {{Duration|h=1|m=9|s=55}}
| label = ABB Records
| producer = DJ Babu
| prev_title = Odds & Evens
| prev_year = 2003
| next_title = Street Music
| next_year = 2006
| chronology = Defari
| misc = {{Singles
| name = The L.J.'s
| type = studio
| single1 = Keep Doin' It / S.C.A.N.S.
| single1date = December 16, 2003
| single2 = The Hop / Dark Ends
| single2date = 2004
| single3 = One Day Away / Strength In Numbers
| single3date = March 8, 2005
| single4 = Ghetto / Brother
| single4date = 2005
}}
}}
{{Music ratings
| rev1 = AllMusic
| rev1score = {{Rating|2.5|5}}{{Cite web |title=Likwit Junkies - The Likwit Junkies Album Reviews, Songs & More {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-likwit-junkies-mw0000699850 |access-date=September 4, 2023 |website=AllMusic |language=en}}
| rev2 = IGN
| rev2score = 7/10{{Cite web |last=Durig |first=Jim |date=April 27, 2005 |title=The Likwit Junkies - The L.J.'s |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2005/04/27/the-likwit-junkies-the-ljs |access-date=September 4, 2023 |website=IGN |language=en}}
| rev3 = laut.de
| rev3score = {{Rating|4|5}}{{Cite web |last=Engelen |first=Alexander |title=Weniger Druck, mehr Spaß! |url=https://www.laut.de/Likwit-Junkies/Alben/The-L.J.s-7919 |access-date=September 4, 2023 |website=laut.de |language=de}}
| rev4 = PopMatters
| rev4score = 6/10{{Cite web |last=Nishimoto |first=Dan |date=August 7, 2005 |title=The Likwit Junkies: The L.J.’s, PopMatters |url=https://www.popmatters.com/litwitjunkies-lts-2495968969.html |access-date=September 4, 2023 |website=PopMatters |language=en-US}}
| rev5 = RapReviews
| rev6 = Tiny Mix Tapes
| rev6score = {{Rating|2|5|full=TMT full.svg|half=TMT half.svg|empty=TMT empty.svg|rating=mark}}{{Cite web |date=December 14, 2006 |title=Music Review: The Likwit Junkies - The L.J.’s |url=https://www.tinymixtapes.com/music-review/likwit-junkies-ljs |access-date=September 4, 2023 |website=Tiny Mix Tapes |language=en}}
}}
The L.J.'s is the debut studio album by American Los Angeles-based hip hop duo the Likwit Junkies, composed of rapper Defari of the Likwit Crew and DJ/record producer DJ Babu of Beat Junkies and Dilated Peoples. It was released in March 2005 through ABB Records. Recording sessions took place at Daddy's Room in Corona, California. Production was handled by DJ Babu, with Defari co-produced two of its 18 tracks. It features guest appearances from Dodee Westbeach, Noelle Scaggs, Evidence, Krondon, Phil Da Agony, Planet Asia and Rakaa Iriscience. The album was supported by four singles: "Keep Doin It" b/w "S.C.A.N.S.", "The Hop" b/w "Dark Ends", "One Day Away" b/w "Strength in Numbers" and "Ghetto" b/w "Brother". The album was met with generally favorable reviews from music critics.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=March 29, 2005 |title=Likwit Junkies The L.J.‘s |url=https://xlr8r.com/reviews/1-77/ |access-date=September 4, 2023 |website=XLR8R |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Cowie |first=Del F. |date=May 1, 2005 |title=Likwit Junkies The LJ's {{!}} Exclaim! |url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/likwit_junkies-ljs |access-date=September 4, 2023 |website=Exclaim!}}
Track listing
{{Track listing
| all_writing =
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| title1 = Intro
| writer1 = {{hlist|Duane A. Johnson Jr.|Chris Oroc}}
| extra1 = DJ Babu
| length1 = 0:29
| title2 = L.J.'s Anthem
| note2 = featuring Noelle Scaggs
| writer2 = {{hlist|Johnson Jr.|Oroc}}
| extra2 = DJ Babu
| length2 = 3:58
| title3 = One Day Away
| writer3 = {{hlist|Johnson Jr.|Oroc}}
| extra3 = DJ Babu
| length3 = 3:46
| title4 = The Hop
| writer4 = {{hlist|Johnson Jr.|Oroc}}
| extra4 = DJ Babu
| length4 = 4:04
| title5 = Salute
| writer5 = {{hlist|Johnson Jr.|Oroc}}
| extra5 = DJ Babu
| length5 = 3:37
| title6 = Change
| writer6 = {{hlist|Johnson Jr.|Oroc}}
| extra6 = DJ Babu
| length6 = 4:20
| title7 = Strength in Numbers
| note7 = featuring Phil Da Agony and Evidence
| writer7 = {{hlist|Johnson Jr.|Jason Smith|Michael Perretta|Oroc}}
| extra7 = DJ Babu
| length7 = 5:20
| title8 = The Good Green
| note8 = featuring Dodee Westbeach
| writer8 = {{hlist|Johnson Jr.|Oroc}}
| extra8 = DJ Babu
| length8 = 6:24
| title9 = Keep Doin' It
| writer9 = {{hlist|Johnson Jr.|Oroc}}
| extra9 = DJ Babu
| length9 = 3:32
| title10 = One Time
| note10 = featuring Krondon and Planet Asia
| writer10 = {{hlist|Johnson Jr.|Marvin Jones|Jason Green|Oroc}}
| extra10 = DJ Babu
| length10 = 4:30
| title11 = D.G. Skit
| writer11 = {{hlist|Johnson Jr.|Oroc}}
| extra11 = {{hlist|DJ Babu|Defari ({{abbr|co.|co-producer}})}}
| length11 = 2:49
| title12 = 6 in the Morning
| writer12 = {{hlist|Johnson Jr.|Oroc}}
| extra12 = {{hlist|DJ Babu|Defari ({{abbr|co.|co-producer}})}}
| length12 = 3:19
| title13 = Ghetto
| note13 = featuring Noelle Scaggs
| writer13 = {{hlist|Johnson Jr.|Oroc}}
| extra13 = DJ Babu
| length13 = 4:23
| title14 = S.C.A.N.S.
| writer14 = {{hlist|Johnson Jr.|Oroc}}
| extra14 = DJ Babu
| length14 = 3:23
| title15 = Dark Ends
| note15 = featuring Rakaa Iriscience
| writer15 = {{hlist|Johnson Jr.|Rakaa Taylor|Oroc}}
| extra15 = DJ Babu
| length15 = 3:26
| title16 = Dreamgirl
| note16 = featuring Dodee Westbeach
| writer16 = {{hlist|Johnson Jr.|Oroc}}
| extra16 = DJ Babu
| length16 = 4:15
| title17 = Brother
| writer17 = {{hlist|Johnson Jr.|Oroc}}
| extra17 = DJ Babu
| length17 = 4:04
| title18 = The Interview
| writer18 = {{hlist|Johnson Jr.|Oroc}}
| extra18 = DJ Babu
| length18 = 4:16
| total_length = 1:09:55
}}
Personnel
- Duane "Defari" Johnson – vocals, co-producer (tracks: 11, 12), executive producer, art direction
- Chris "DJ Babu" Oroc – producer, recording, mixing, executive producer, art direction
- Noelle Scaggs – vocals (tracks: 2, 13)
- Jason "Phil Da Agony" Smith – vocals (track 7)
- Michael "Evidence" Peretta – vocals (track 7)
- Dodee Westbeach – vocals (tracks: 8, 16)
- Marvin "Krondon" Jones – vocals (track 10)
- Jason "Planet Asia" Green – vocals (track 10)
- Rakaa "Iriscience" Taylor – vocals (track 15)
- Gene Grimaldi – mastering
- Ben "Beni B" Nickleberry Jr. – executive producer
- Diane M. Payes – project coordinator
- Soap Design Co., LA – art direction, design
- Block – photography
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{Discogs master|206503|The Likwit Junkies – The L.J.'s}}
{{Likwit Crew}}
{{Dilated Peoples}}
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