I Got 5 on It
"I Got 5 on It" | ||||||||
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Single by Luniz featuring Michael Marshall | ||||||||
from the album Operation Stackola | ||||||||
Released | May 23, 1995 | |||||||
Format | 12" single, CD single, cassette single | |||||||
Recorded | 1994 | |||||||
Genre | West coast hip hop | |||||||
Length | 4:13 | |||||||
Label | Noo Trybe | |||||||
Producer(s) | Tone Capone | |||||||
Certification | Platinum (RIAA) | |||||||
Luniz singles chronology | ||||||||
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"I Got 5 on It" is a song by American hip hop duo Luniz. It was released in May 1995 as the lead single from their debut album Operation Stackola. It features vocal contributions from R&B singer Michael Marshall. The song has become their most famous to date, and helped make Operation Stackola their best-selling album.
Contents
Content
"I got 5 on it" is a phrase meaning to pay half of a dime bag (a $10 bag of marijuana) with another person. The lyrics in the original song convey this meaning.
“Kinda broke so ya know all I gots five, I got five”
“Unless you pull out the fat, crispy five dollar bill on the real before its history”
“I got 5 on it, let's go half on a sack”
The song samples Club Nouveau's "Why You Treat Me So Bad" (1987), Kool and the Gang's "Jungle Boogie" (1973) and Audio Two's "Top Billin'" (1987). There have also been several unofficial drum 'n bass remixes of this track.
Reception
The single reached number two in Germany, number three in the United Kingdom and number eight in the United States. The single was certified platinum by the RIAA on October 31, 1995 and sold 1,000,000 copies domestically.[1][2]
Other versions
The instrumentals for "I Got 5 on It" are used for the song "Satisfy You" by Puff Daddy featuring R. Kelly, Luniz is featured in the official West Coast Remix of the song. The song has also been freestyled by many notable rappers such as: The Game, Yo Gotti, Lloyd Banks, Lil' Flip, Potluck and many others. The remix of this song was covered by Twiztid on their Man's Myth (Vol. 1) album. This version was titled "Bonus Flavor" and also featured Insane Clown Posse, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, Anybody Killa, Esham and Lavel. The instrumental was sampled for the official remix of R&B singer J. Holiday's single, "Bed", that features rappers Trina and Ja Rule. The instrumental was also sampled by Jennifer Lopez for her record "I'm Gonna Be Alright" featuring Nas. Big Sean also used the beat for his version of the song called "5 Bucks (5 on It)" featuring Chip tha Ripper and Curren$y on his mixtape "Finally Famous Volume 3: BIG". The song is used for the song "irresistible" by Lil Bow Wow featuring Jessica Simpson, as well. Big Freedia also puts the instrumentals to use on the track "Na Who Mad", released in 2011. In 2013, Daz and W.C. used the sample on their track, "Whatcha Goin' Do." Also in 2013, Meek Mill and Lil Snupe freestyled off this sample. In 2013, Meek Mill used the sample for his song, "Heaven Or Hell," And Also in 2013, Yo Gotti used the same for his track, "I Know". Lecrae used a modified version of the instrumental for his track "Nuthin." The song is used in the fictional radio station West Coast Classics in the video game Grand Theft Auto V in the enhanced version.
Track listings
- 12" single
A-side:
- "I Got 5 on It" (clean version) — 4:13
- "I Got 5 on It" (instrumental) — 4:14
B-side:
- "So Much Drama" (LP version) (street) featuring Nik Nack — 5:14
- "So Much Drama" (instrumental) — 5:14
- CD single (U.S. version)
- "I Got 5 on It" (clean short mix) — 3:59
- "I Got 5 on It" (clean bay ballas vocal remix) featuring Dru Down, E-40, Humpty Hump (Shock G), Richie Rich, Shock G, Spice 1 — 4:12
- "I Got 5 on It" (gumbo funk remix) remixed by N.O. Joe (4:50)
- "I Got 5 on It" (clean weedless mix) — 4:12
- Cassette single
A-side:
- "I Got 5 on It" (clean short mix)
- "I Got 5 on It" (clean bay ballas vocal remix) featuring Dru Down, E-40, Humpty Hump, Richie Rich, Shock G, Spice 1
- "I Got 5 on It" (drop zone rub 1)
- "I Got 5 on It" (drop zone rub 2)
B-side:
- "I Got 5 on It" (clean short mix)
- "I Got 5 on It" (clean bay ballas vocal remix) featuring Dru Down, E-40, Humpty Hump, Richie Rich (2), Shock G, Spice 1
- "I Got 5 on It" (drop zone rub 1)
- "I Got 5 on It" (drop zone rub 2)
Charts and sales
Peak positions
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End of year charts
Certifications
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See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ "Austriancharts.at – Luniz – I Got 5 on It" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
- ↑ "Ultratop.be – Luniz – I Got 5 on It" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
- ↑ "Ultratop.be – Luniz – I Got 5 on It" (in French). Ultratop 50.
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ "Lescharts.com – Luniz – I Got 5 on It" (in French). Les classement single.
- ↑ "Musicline.de – Luniz Single-Chartverfolgung" (in German). Media Control Charts. PhonoNet GmbH.
- ↑ Irish Single Chart Irishcharts.ie (Retrieved July 23, 2008)
- ↑ "Nederlandse Top 40 – Luniz search results" (in Dutch) Dutch Top 40.
- ↑ "Charts.org.nz – Luniz – I Got 5 on It". Top 40 Singles.
- ↑ "Norwegiancharts.com – Luniz – I Got 5 on It". VG-lista.
- ↑ "Swedishcharts.com – Luniz – I Got 5 on It". Singles Top 60.
- ↑ "Swisscharts.com – Luniz – I Got 5 on It". Swiss Singles Chart.
- ↑ "I Got 5 on It", UK Singles Chart Chartstats.com (Retrieved July 23, 2008)
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Luniz singles, Billboard charts allmusic.com (Retrieved July 23, 2008)
- ↑ "I Got 5 on It", UK Singles Chart (1998 issue) Chartstats.com (Retrieved July 23, 2008)
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ 1996 Austrian Singles Chart Austriancharts.at (Retrieved July 23, 2008)
- ↑ 1996 Belgian (Flanders) Singles Chart Ultratop.be (Retrieved July 23, 2008)
- ↑ 1996 Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart Ultratop.be (Retrieved July 23, 2008)
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ 1996 French Singles Chart Disqueenfrance.com (Retrieved April 20, 2010)
- ↑ 1996 Swiss Singles Chart Hitparade.ch (Retrieved July 23, 2008)
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External links
- Certification Table Entry usages for France
- Certification Table Entry usages for Germany
- Certification Table Entry usages for Norway
- Certification Table Entry usages for Switzerland
- Certification Table Entry usages for United Kingdom
- Certification Table Entry usages for United States
- 1995 singles
- Debut singles
- Luniz songs
- Songs about cannabis
- Dutch Top 40 number-one singles