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"50/50 Luv"
Single by B.G. Knocc Out & Dresta
from the album Real Brothas
B-side"D.P.G./K."
ReleasedJuly 25, 1995
GenreG-funk, gangsta rap
Length4:31
LabelOutburst/Def Jam
Songwriter(s)K. Gamble/L. Huff/
D. Weldon/A. Wicker
Producer(s)Rhythum D
B.G. Knocc Out & Dresta singles chronology
"Real Muthaphuckkin G's"
(1993) 		"50/50 Luv"
(1995) 		"Jealousy"
(1995)

"50/50 Luv" is the 1995 debut single by rappers B.G. Knocc Out & Dresta from their debut album Real Brothas.

Lyrics and music

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.

Track listing

  1. "50/50 Luv" (LP Version) – 4:31
  2. "50/50 Luv" (Radio Edit) – 3:46
  3. "50/50 Luv" (Instrumental) – 5:00
  4. "D.P.G./K" (LP Version) 3:54

Chart performance

The song peaked at number 68 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart,[1] number 27 on the Hot Rap Singles chart[2] and number five on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.[3]

References

  1. ^ Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks Billboard. Retrieved on 2008-10-25
  2. ^ Hot Rap Singles Billboard. Retrieved on 2008-10-25
  3. ^ Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Billboard. Retrieved on 2008-10-25


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