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."
Released	July 25, 1995
Genre	G-funk, gangsta rap
Length	4:31
Label	Outburst/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^{[dead link‍]} Billboard. Retrieved on 2008-10-25

External links

• "50/50 Luv" music video on YouTube