I Got 5 On It

Luniz, the Oakland duo of Yukmouth and Al Kapone, brought a distinct West Coast flavor to the charts with their 1995 debut single "I Got 5 on It." Featuring the smooth vocals of Michael Marshall, the track arrived as the lead single from their album Operation Stackola. Released in May under Noo Trybe and C-Note Records, the song quickly became an anthem for marijuana culture, blending gangsta rap beats with a catchy, party-ready hook. The lyrics describe the common practice of pooling money to buy weed, specifically splitting the cost so each person claims five dollars worth.

Tone Capone crafted the production, layering a laid-back bassline over crisp drums to create a sound that defined the mid-90s Bay Area aesthetic. While the original release did not win major awards like Grammys at the time, the song's legacy solidified decades later through its inclusion in Jordan Peele's 2019 horror film Us. For the movie, Peele commissioned a chilling orchestral remix created by composer Tyler Bates, reimagining the upbeat party anthem into a tense, dissonant score that played during the opening sequence.

This remix received widespread critical acclaim and introduced the song to a new generation of listeners. The version was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media in 2020, marking the first major award nomination specifically tied to this song's cultural resurgence. In 2026, a new official music video titled "Room 420 datboi H.O.P feat yukmouth of the luniz (i got 5 on it )" was released, further extending the song's relevance. [edit]