Love Is a Drug

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"Love Is a Drug"
Rosko loveisadrug.jpg
Single by Rosko
ReleasedFebruary 2005
Genre Dance
Electronic
Label NY Love Records
Songwriter(s) Paul Bosko, Lance Jordan, John Creamer, Stephane K
Producer(s) Creamer & K and Lance Jordan

"Love Is a Drug" is the first single released by American recording artist Rosko. It was produced by John Creamer & Stephane K and Lance Jordan. In April 2005, it went to number one on the American Dance/Club Play chart. [1]

Contents

Track listing

  1. "Love Is a Drug" [Creamer & K Original Radio Edit]
  2. "Love Is a Drug" [Creamer & K Dub Mix]
  3. "Love Is a Drug" [Lance Jordan XL Club Mix]
  4. "Love Is a Drug" [Lance Jordan Beat Is Dub Mix]
  5. "Love Is a Drug" [Creamer & K Extended Club Mix]
  6. "Love Is a Drug" [Alternative Radio Mix]

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