The beat is celebrated for its "musky, nocturnal" and somewhat paranoid atmosphere. It was built using several key layers:
The melody is a slowed-down replay of Club Nouveau’s 1987 hit " Why You Treat Me So Bad ". I Got 5 On It
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"
"I Got 5 On It" was an international smash hit, achieving the following peaks: "I Got 5 On It" was an international
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