Function (song)
| "Function" | ||||
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| Single by E-40 featuring YG, Iamsu! and Problem | ||||
| from the album The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 2 | ||||
| Released | February 17, 2012 | |||
| Length | 4:19 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Trend | |||
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"Function" is the third single from E-40's 16th studio album The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 2. The song features fellow rappers YG, Iamsu! and Problem.[1] The song is produced by Trend of the group League of Star 2012. The song was certified Gold by the RIAA on November 3, 2016.
Music video
The video was released on March 5, 2012, via E-40's account on YouTube.[2] An audio of the song was also released to YouTube on January 14 and has over 4.5 million views.[3] Waka Flocka Flame, Kreayshawn, Roach Gigz, Bobby Brackins, Philthy Rich, B-Legit, and DJ Amen make cameo appearances in the music video.
Critical reception
When reviewing for The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 2, Allmusic stated that "Minimal bass and scrappy attitude turn "Function" into a five-star pusher anthem."[4] RapReviews also gave the song a positive review by saying "The Trend produced song is all the way new school with YG, IAmSu and Problem. 40 still steals the show though."[5]
Remixes
The official remix features Chris Brown, Young Jeezy, Problem, French Montana & Red Cafe.[6] Rapper Tyga freestyled the song on his Well Done 3 mixtape.
Chart performance
On March 24, "Function" reached #62 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, before the album was released.[7] "Function" has also peaked at #42 on the Billboard Rap chart. It debuted on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart at #22 on May 13, 2012. It is E-40's first appearance on that chart since 2008's "Wake It Up", featuring Akon.
Charts
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
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| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[8] | 21 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] | 69 |
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[10] | 22 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[11] | 25 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[12] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Steven Horowitz (2012-03-13). "E-40 "The Block Brochure" Cover Art, Tracklist". HipHopDX.com. Archived from the original on 2012-04-15. Retrieved 2016-07-25.
- ^ "Music Video: E-40 "Function" Feat. YG, Problem & IamSU!". YouTube. 2012-03-05. Retrieved 2016-07-25.
- ^ "E-40 "Function" Ft. YG, IamSu, and Problem". YouTube. 2012-01-14. Retrieved 2016-07-25.
- ^ David Jeffries (2012-03-26). "The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil, Pt. 2 - E-40 | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-07-25.
- ^ "E-40 :: The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 2 :: Heavy on the Grind/EMI Music". Rapreviews.com. 2012-04-17. Retrieved 2016-07-25.
- ^ Shipley, Al (2013-07-24). "E-40 f/ French Montana, Young Jeezy, Red Café, Chris Brown and Problem "Function (Remix)" (2012) - The Best Rap Remixes Since 2000". Complex.com. Retrieved 2016-07-25.
- ^ "E-40 - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-07-25.
- ^ "E-40 Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
- ^ "E-40 Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
- ^ "E-40 Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
- ^ "E-40 Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
- ^ "American single certifications – E-40 – Function". Recording Industry Association of America.