50/50 Luv
| "50/50 Luv" | ||||
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| Single by B.G. Knocc Out & Dresta | ||||
| from the album Real Brothas | ||||
| B-side | "D.P.G./K." | |||
| Released | July 25, 1995 | |||
| Recorded | 1994 | |||
| Genre | G-funk, gangsta rap | |||
| Length | 4:31 | |||
| Label | Outburst/Def Jam | |||
| Songwriters | K. Gamble/L. Huff/ D. Weldon/A. Wicker | |||
| Producer | Rhythm D | |||
| B.G. Knocc Out & Dresta singles chronology | ||||
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"50/50 Luv" is the 1995 debut single by rappers B.G. Knocc Out & Dresta. it is also a tributing Track to Eazy-E Who died in March 1995 4 months before the single released. 50/50 Luv was Released on July 25, 1995, By American Rappers B.G. Knocc Out & Dresta. The song peaked at number 68 on the,[1] number 27 on [2] and number five on the.[3] Being their most successful solo single. It is the first single from their debut album Real Brothas.
Lyrics and music
[edit]The lyrics deal with the street life, how it has changed people and turned friends against each other. It is also considered a dedication to Eazy-E.
The song contains an interpolation of "When Somebody Loves You Back" by Teddy Pendergrass.
The b-side "D.P.G./K" (stands for Dogg Pound Gangsta Killas) is a diss song towards Death Row Records artists Snoop Doggy Dogg, Dr. Dre, Dat Nigga Daz, Kurupt and Nate Dogg. Both "50/50 Luv" and "D.P.G./K" had music videos.
Music Video
[edit]The Music Video, The Music video was directed and written by Guy Guilett. It was shot in Compton. It opens with two scenes, with the first showing a sign that reads "Welcome to Compton" And the 2nd scene Showing a kid riding a bike past five people. It features a reflective tone with Dresta talking about how he misses living in community where everyone was connected.
At the end of the music video, it shows a memory picture reading "In Memory of Eric (Eazy-E) Wright" Giving tribute to Eazy-E who had died just four months earlier Due to AIDs/HIV.
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "50/50 Luv" (LP Version) |
| Rhythm D | 4:31 |
| 2. | "50/50 Luv" (Radio Edit) |
| Rhythm D | 3:46 |
| 3. | "50/50 Luv" (Instrumental) |
| Rhythm D | 5:00 |
| 4. | "D.P.G./K" (LP Version) |
|
| 3:54 |
| Total length: | 16:31 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "50/50 Luv" (LP Version) |
| Rhythm D | 4:31 |
| 2. | "50/50 Luv" (Radio Edit) |
| Rhythm D | 4:00 |
| 3. | "50/50 Luv" (Instrumental) |
| Rhythm D | 5:00 |
| 4. | "50/50 Luv" (Acappella) |
| Rhythm D | 5:03 |
| 5. | "D.P.G./K" (LP Version) |
|
| 3:54 |
| 6. | "D.P.G./K" (Radio Version) |
|
| 3:54 |
| 7. | "D.P.G./K" (Instrumental) |
|
| 3:54 |
| 8. | "D.P.G./K" (Acappella) |
|
| 3:54 |
| Total length: | 32:05 | |||
Chart performance
[edit]The song peaked at number 68 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart,[4] number 27 on the Hot Rap Singles chart[5] and number five on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.[6]
References
[edit]- ↑ Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart
- ↑ the Hot Rap Singles chart
- ↑ Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart
- ↑ Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks Billboard. Retrieved on 2008-10-25
- ↑ Hot Rap Singles Billboard. Retrieved on 2008-10-25
- ↑ Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles[dead link] Billboard. Retrieved on 2008-10-25
External links
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