Function (song) explained

Function
Cover:E-40 Function.jpg
Type:single
Artist:E-40 featuring YG, Iamsu! and Problem
Genre:Hyphy, west coast hip hop
Length:4:19
Producer:Trend
Chronology:E-40
Prev Title:Bitch
Prev Year:2010
Next Title:I Don't Fuck with You
Next Year:2014

"Function" is the third single from E-40's 16th studio album . 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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Steven Horowitz . E-40 "The Block Brochure" Cover Art, Tracklist . HipHopDX.com . 2012-03-13 . 2016-07-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120415192029/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.18995/title.e-40-the-block-brochure-cover-art-tracklist . 2012-04-15 . dead .
  2. Web site: Music Video: E-40 "Function" Feat. YG, Problem & IamSU! . . 2012-03-05 . 2016-07-25.
  3. Web site: E-40 "Function" Ft. YG, IamSu, and Problem . . 2012-01-14 . 2016-07-25.
  4. Web site: David Jeffries . The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil, Pt. 2 - E-40 | Songs, Reviews, Credits . . 2012-03-26 . 2016-07-25.
  5. Web site: E-40 :: The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 2 :: Heavy on the Grind/EMI Music . Rapreviews.com . 2012-04-17 . 2016-07-25.
  6. Web site: Shipley . Al . E-40 f/ French Montana, Young Jeezy, Red Café, Chris Brown and Problem "Function (Remix)" (2012) - The Best Rap Remixes Since 2000 . Complex.com . 2013-07-24 . 2016-07-25.
  7. Web site: E-40 - Chart history . Billboard . 2016-07-25.