Function (song)

"Function"
"Function"
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
Label	Heavy on the Grind Ent.; EMI;
Songwriter(s)	Morris Dollison Jr.; Quincy Jones III; Shay Jones; Marcellus McCarver; Earl Stevens;
Producer(s)	Trend
E-40 singles chronology
YG singles chronology

"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 No. 62 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, before the album was released.^[7] "Function" has also peaked at No. 42 on the Billboard Rap chart. It debuted on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart at No. 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
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (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
United States (RIAA)^[12]	Gold	500,000^‡
^‡ 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". 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.

[1] 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.

[Function_Music_Video-2] "Music Video: E-40 "Function" Feat. YG, Problem & IamSU!". YouTube. 2012-03-05. Retrieved 2016-07-25.

[3] "E-40 "Function" Ft. YG, IamSu, and Problem". YouTube. 2012-01-14. Retrieved 2016-07-25.

[4] David Jeffries (2012-03-26). "The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil, Pt. 2 - E-40". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-07-25.

[5] "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.

[6] 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.

[7] "E-40 - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-07-25.

[sc_Billboardbubbling100_E-40-8] "E-40 Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 19, 2022.

[sc_Billboardrandbhiphop_E-40-9] "E-40 Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 19, 2022.

[sc_Billboardrapsongs_E-40-10] "E-40 Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 19, 2022.

[sc_Billboardrhythmic_E-40-11] "E-40 Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved June 19, 2022.

[United_StatesE-40FunctionsingleCertRef-12] "American single certifications – E-40 – Function". Recording Industry Association of America.

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v t e E-40
Discography
Studio albums	Federal In a Major Way Tha Hall of Game The Element of Surprise Charlie Hustle: The Blueprint of a Self-Made Millionaire Loyalty and Betrayal Grit & Grind Breakin' News My Ghetto Report Card The Ball Street Journal Revenue Retrievin': Day Shift Revenue Retrievin': Night Shift Revenue Retrievin': Overtime Shift Revenue Retrievin': Graveyard Shift The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 1 The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 2 The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 3 The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 4 The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 5 The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 6 Sharp On All 4 Corners: Corner 1 Sharp On All 4 Corners: Corner 2 The D-Boy Diary: Book 1 The D-Boy Diary: Book 2 The Gift of Gab Practice Makes Paper Rule of Thumb: Rule 1
Collaborative albums	Let's Side Down and Dirty Game Related Money & Muscle History: Function Music History: Mob Music Connected and Respected Snoop Cube 40 $hort
Compilations	The Hogg in Me Southwest Riders Sick Wid It's Greatest Hits The Best of E-40: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
EPs	Mr. Flamboyant The Mail Man
Singles	"Captain Save a Hoe" "1-Luv" "Sprinkle Me" "Rapper's Ball" "Things'll Never Change" "Tell Me When to Go" "U and Dat" "Wake It Up" "Bitch" "Function" "Choices (Yup)"
Featured singles	"Snap Yo Fingers" "Candy (Drippin' Like Water)" "Oh Yeah (Work)" "I Don't Fuck with You" "Saved" "Law"
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v t e YG
Discography
Albums	My Krazy Life Still Brazy Stay Dangerous 4Real 4Real My Life 4Hunnid I Got Issues Just Re'd Up 3
Mixtapes	Boss Yo Life Up Gang (with CTE World)
Soundtracks	Blame It On the Streets
Singles	"Toot It and Boot It "My Nigga" "Left, Right" "Who Do You Love?" "Ride Out" "FDT" "Why You Always Hatin?" "Big Bank" "Stop Snitchin" "Go Loko" "Scared Money" "Toxic" "Brand New" "Hollywood"
Featured singles	"Function" "Act Right" "Don't Tell 'Em" "L.A. Love (La La)" "I Don't" "Gucci on My" "Ex" "Last Time That I Checc'd" "Proud" "Thotiana" (Remix) "La La Land" "Slide" "Moonwalking in Calabasas" "Spicy" (Remix)
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v t e Iamsu!
Albums	Sincerely Yours
Mixtapes	Kilt II Gang Forever (with The HBK Gang)
Singles	"Only That Real"
Featured singles	"Up!" "Function" "Who Booty" "Gas Pedal"
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v t e JasonMartin
Discography
EPs	Understand Me
Singles	"Like Whaaat"
Featured singles	"Function" "Walk Thru" "Or Nah" "Don't Shoot"

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