50/50 Luv

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

"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)

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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