Function (song)
"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.
| "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 | |||
| Genre | Hyphy, west coast hip hop | |||
| Length | 4:19 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Trend | |||
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Music video edit
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| 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 edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[12] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
| ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References edit
- ^ Steven Horowitz (2012-03-13). . 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.