The Choice Is Yours

Black Sheep

About The Choice Is Yours

"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. 


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1991
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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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Song Type
"The Choice Is Yours" is an iconic hip hop song.
Band Classification
The song is by the American hip hop duo known as Black Sheep.
Album Details
This classic song was released on their 1991 debut album, "A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing."
Popular Lyric
One of the most recognizable lyrics from the song is "You can get with this, or you can get with that."
Influential Track
The track is often credited as one of the highlights of early 90's hip hop culture due to its unique style and substance.
Song Influence
“The Choice Is Yours” notably rose to popularity for utilizing jazz samples to create a more experimental sound.
Chart Performance
It peaked at number 9 on Billboard's Hot Rap Singles chart.
Rewind Version
There 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.
Commercial Usage
The song, especially the revisited version, has been used widely in various commercials, including Kia Motors and Verzion commercials in the United States.
Game Appearance
The song is played in the popular video game NBA Street Vol. 2 to represent the 90’s era of basketball.
Song Sampling
The 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.
Track Awards
In 2008, "The Choice Is Yours (Revisited)" was ranked number 73 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop.
Label Affiliation
Black 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.
Cultural Impact
Today, 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.
Notable Recognition
Rolling 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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