"1-Luv" is a song by American rapper E-40, and the second single from his second studio album In a Major Way (1995). It features R&B artist Leviti and interpolates "One Love" by Whodini. The song charted at number 71 on the Billboard Hot 100.
| "1-Luv" | ||||
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| Single by E-40 featuring Leviti | ||||
| from the album In a Major Way | ||||
| Released | February 25, 1995 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 5:08 | |||
| Label | Jive Records, Sick Wid It | |||
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| Producer(s) | Studio Ton | |||
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| "1-Luv" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editA phone call is heard in the beginning of the song. In an interview with Complex, E-40 revealed that it was an actual call, from his cousin Kaveo, who had been telling E-40 about his time in penitentiary. E-40 dedicated the song to "the struggle and all the people that's incarcerated", and used it to explain the hard times in his life.[1]
Charts
edit| Chart (1995) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100[2] | 71 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[3] | 51 |
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[4] | 4 |
References
edit- ^ Staley, Willy (April 1, 2011). "E-40 Breaks Down His 25 Most Essential Songs". Complex. Archived from the original on 2011-04-04.
- ^ "E-40 Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "E-40 Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "E-40 Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard.
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