The Choice Is Yours
Black Sheep
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15 facts about this song
Song Type"The Choice Is Yours" is an iconic hip hop song.
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Band ClassificationThe song is by the American hip hop duo known as Black Sheep.
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Album DetailsThis classic song was released on their 1991 debut album, "A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing."
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Popular LyricOne of the most recognizable lyrics from the song is "You can get with this, or you can get with that."
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Influential TrackThe track is often credited as one of the highlights of early 90's hip hop culture due to its unique style and substance.
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Song Influence“The Choice Is Yours” notably rose to popularity for utilizing jazz samples to create a more experimental sound.
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Chart PerformanceIt peaked at number 9 on Billboard's Hot Rap Singles chart.
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Rewind VersionThere is a remix called "The Choice Is Yours (Revisited)", which is more widely known and liked. This version is also a hallmark of 1990s hip-hop and has a markedly energetic tone.
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Commercial UsageThe song, especially the revisited version, has been used widely in various commercials, including Kia Motors and Verzion commercials in the United States.
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Game AppearanceThe song is played in the popular video game NBA Street Vol. 2 to represent the 90’s era of basketball.
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Song SamplingThe song was sampled by N.W.A in their song "100 Miles and Runnin'" in 1990, even before it was officially released itself in 1991.
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Track AwardsIn 2008, "The Choice Is Yours (Revisited)" was ranked number 73 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop.
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Label AffiliationBlack Sheep was part of the Native Tongues, an influential collective of late-1980s and early-1990s hip-hop artists known for their positive-minded, afrocentric lyrics.
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Cultural ImpactToday, several decades after its release, “The Choice Is Yours” continues to resonate and finds use in a variety of pop culture contexts, attesting to its timeless appeal.
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Notable RecognitionRolling Stone magazine included "The Choice Is Yours (Revisited)" on its list of the "50 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs of All Time."
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