The Choice Is Yours (Revisited)

Black Sheep

About The Choice Is Yours (Revisited)

"The Choice Is Yours (Revisited)" is a single featured on the Native Tongues Posse affiliate Black Sheep on their debut album, A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing. The song samples "Keep on Doin' It" by The New Birth, "Her Favorite Style" by Iron Butterfly, "Big Sur Suite" by Johnny Hammond Smith, "Impressions" by McCoy Tyner, and "I'd Say It Again" by Sweet Linda Divine. The song quotes the Roger Miller song, "Engine Engine Number 9". In 2008, "The Choice is Yours" was ranked number #73 on VH1's 100 Greatest Hip Hop Songs. The song was used in the video games True Crime: New York City, NBA Street Vol. 2 and Aggressive Inline, as well as being featured in the films Step Up, You Got Served and Lakeview Terrace. The song also gained a new popularity after it was featured in a commercial for the 2010 Kia Soul. In 2016, the song was covered in AirHeads commercials. more »

Year:: 2006
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Black Sheep

Black Sheep is a hip-hop duo formed by Andres "Dres" Titus and William "Mista Lawnge" McLean in 1989. They gained recognition for their debut album "A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" which featured the iconic single "The Choice Is Yours." Black Sheep's unique style combined jazzy samples, witty lyrics, and clever wordplay, leaving a lasting impact on the golden era of hip-hop in the 1990s. more »

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Genre Classification "The Choice Is Yours (Revisited)" is a song by the American Hip-Hop group, Black Sheep. It is heavily influenced by jazz, funk, and soul music.
Release Details The song was released in 1991 as the second single from their debut album entitled "A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing".
Chart Performance "The Choice Is Yours (Revisited)" reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles, which marked its significant success in the 90s hip-hop scene.
Critical Acclaim The song is often praised for its innovative sampling technique and the potent lyricism of the members Dres and Mista Lawnge.
Anthem Status The song's catchphrase "You can get with this, or you can get with that" has become an iconic quote and is frequently associated with 90s hip-hop culture.
Music Video The music video for "The Choice Is Yours (Revisited)" is notable for its wild and surreal animation that interspersed with footage of the band's performances.
Sample Use The track has been widely used as a sample in various songs, including "Be Faithful" by Fatman Scoop and "Rebel Without a Pause" by Public Enemy.
Song's Influence Even today, "The Choice Is Yours (Revisited)" remains an enduring hip-hop classic, often cited as an influential track in the development of alternative hip-hop.
In Advertising In 2008, Kia Motors featured this song in a high-profile ad for the Kia Soul. The ad featured computer-animated hamsters and was a viral success.
Pop Culture This song has appeared in several movies and TV shows, including Step Up 3D, MTV's Jersey Shore, and the video game NBA Street Vol. 2.

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