Originally recorded in 1996, Thug Love (OG) features Sylk-E. Fyne, Bizzy Bone, and 2Pac. Previously unreleased for nearly 30 years, this historic collaboration predates Bone Thugs-n-Harmony's 1997 version on The Art of War and was officially released
Thug Love (OG) is a previously unreleased original recording featuring West Coast hip-hop artist Sylk-E. Fyne alongside Bizzy Bone and the legendary 2Pac. Recorded in 1996 and officially released on October 16, 2026, through Sylkmob Records, the song preserves an early version of the collaboration that would later become Bone Thugs-n-Harmony’s classic “Thug Luv.”
The recording originated during sessions involving 2Pac and Bizzy Bone, with production by DJ U-Neek. Sylk-E. Fyne contributed to the original version before the song was reworked into a full Bone Thugs-n-Harmony collaboration. That revised version appeared on the group’s acclaimed double album The Art of War in July 1997, without Sylk’s original contribution.
For nearly three decades, Sylk-E. Fyne’s involvement remained largely unknown to mainstream audiences. Bizzy Bone later publicly acknowledged her participation in the original recording and explained how the song evolved before its commercial release.
With the arrival of Thug Love (OG) in 2026, listeners can finally experience the original collaboration featuring Sylk-E. Fyne, Bizzy Bone, and 2Pac.
More than an archival release, Thug Love (OG) restores an important piece of hip-hop recording history and recognizes Sylk-E. Fyne’s contribution to one of the most celebrated collaborations of the 1990s.
