5 On It - I Got

"I Got 5 On It" is a multi-platinum hip-hop classic released on , by the Oakland duo Luniz (Yukmouth and Numskull) . Produced by Tone Capone , the track served as the lead single for their debut album, Operation Stackola , and remains one of the most recognizable anthems of the West Coast's "Mobb music" era. Core Meaning and Slang

The melody is a slowed-down replay of Club Nouveau’s 1987 hit " Why You Treat Me So Bad ". I Got 5 On It

The beat is celebrated for its "musky, nocturnal" and somewhat paranoid atmosphere. It was built using several key layers: "I Got 5 On It" is a multi-platinum

It also incorporates samples from Kool & The Gang’s "Jungle Boogie," Audio Two’s "Top Billin’," and the Dragnet Theme . The beat is celebrated for its "musky, nocturnal"

The song's title and central hook—performed by R&B singer —refer to the social ritual of pooling money to buy a "dime bag" ($10 worth) of marijuana. To "get 5 on it" means to contribute five dollars toward the shared purchase. The lyrics humorously critique friends who are "cheap" or hog the joint despite only chipping in small amounts. Production and Iconic Samples

"I Got 5 On It" was an international smash hit, achieving the following peaks: