Choices (Yup)
2014 song by E-40
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"Choices (Yup)" (also titled simply as "Choices") is a song by American rapper E-40. It is the second single from his 21st studio album Sharp On All 4 Corners: Corner 1 (2014).
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| Single by E-40 | ||||
| from the album Sharp On All 4 Corners: Corner 1 | ||||
| Released | October 31, 2014 | |||
| Genre | West Coast hip hop | |||
| Length | 4:32 | |||
| Label | Heavy on the Grind Entertainment | |||
| Songwriter | Earl Stevens | |||
| Producer | Poly Boy | |||
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| "Choices" on YouTube | ||||
Content
In the hook, E-40 highlights the idea that everyone has to make choices in life, while stressing his focus on making money; this is a common theme in hip hop tied to ambition and economic mobility. In the verses, he employs a question-and-answer format, running through different scenarios and answering them with a decisive “yup” or “nope.” This approach reflects hip hop’s emphasis on self-definition and authenticity, as E-40 lays out his values and draws clear lines about what he stands for.[1]
Remixes
E-40 released a remix of the song on April 29, 2015, which has different lyrics that are in honor of Golden State Warriors.[2][3] In 2016, the song was parodied in a new commercial by DriveTime, a used car dealership network.[4]
Charts
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
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| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[5] | 24 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] | 43 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[7] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||