Luv 4 Dem Gangsta'z
| "Luv 4 Dem Gangsta'z" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Eazy-E featuring Slash | ||||
| from the album Beverly Hills Cop III | ||||
| Released | May 10, 1994 | |||
| Recorded | 1994 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 4:34 | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
| Songwriters | Eazy-E, Ruthless Dirty Red, Doctor Jam | |||
| Producers | Doctor Jam, Eazy-E | |||
| Eazy-E singles chronology | ||||
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"Luv 4 Dem Gangsta'z", also known as "Luv 4 Dem G'z", is a 1994 single by Eazy-E from the Beverly Hills Cop III soundtrack.[1] It became the final solo single released by Eazy-E prior to his death the following year. It was later included on Eazy-E's posthumous compilation, Featuring…Eazy-E (2007).
History
The song was released in 1994 and was written by Eazy-E, Kevyn "Ruthless Dirty Red" Carter, and Doctor Jam. It was produced by Doctor Jam and Eazy-E. The guitar solo was performed by Slash. "Luv 4 Dem Gangsta'z" is notable for being the only single by Eazy-E to not be released for his label, Ruthless Records, as it was released for MCA Records.[1][2] "Luv 4 Dem Gangsta'z" peaked at No. 1 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart and No. 3 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[3]
Due to the aforementioned differences in labels, "Luv 4 Dem Gangsta'z" initially did not appear on any of Eazy-E's solo releases, such as the 1995 compilation Eternal E or 1996 studio album Str8 off tha Streetz of Muthaphukkin Compton. The song eventually appeared, however, on the 2007 compilation Featuring…Eazy-E.
The song is commonly used in Eazy-E remixes which started in the late 2000s.[4] The song was covered by the Insane Clown Posse with affiliate Cold 187um on The Mighty Death Pop!'s bonus album Smothered, Covered & Chunked. It was later sampled in 2014 by Sander Van Doorn and Firebeatz for their song "Guitar Track".
Track listing
- "Luv 4 Dem Gangsta'z" (Original Clean)- 4:34
- "Luv 4 Dem Gangsta'z" (Funky Clean)- 4:35
- "Luv 4 Dem Gangsta'z" (Clean Chorus Re-Edit)- 4:34
- "Luv 4 Dem Gangsta'z" (Instrumental)- 4:28
Charts
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Hot Rap Singles (Billboard) | 26 |
| Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales (Billboard) | 54 | |
| Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard) | 21 | |
| Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard) | 1 | |
| Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard) | 3 | |
| UK Singles Chart (OCC) | 63 |
References
- ^ a b Luv 4 Dem Gangstaz (liner notes). MCA Records. MCA5P-3054. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
- ^ "Slash Guest List". Slash Paradise. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
- ^ "Eazy-E Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
- ^ "Hear Johnny Cash Mashed Up With Eazy-E". Twenty Four Bit. August 3, 2010. Retrieved February 24, 2026.