What Would You Do? (City High song)

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"What Would You Do?"
What Would You Do.jpg
Single by City High
from the album City High and Life soundtrack
ReleasedMarch 27, 2001 (2001-03-27)
Recorded1999
Length
  • 3:32 (Life)
  • 2:54 (City High)
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Robby Pardlo
  • Ryan Toby
  • Calvin Broadus
  • Andre Young
  • Brian Bailey
  • Melvin Bradford
  • David Axelrod
Producer(s)Wyclef Jean
City High singles chronology
"What Would You Do?"
(2001) 		"Caramel"
(2001)
Music video
"What Would You Do?" on YouTube

"What Would You Do?" is a song recorded by American hip hop trio City High. It was released in March 2001 as the lead single from their self-titled debut album (2001). The track was originally included on the 1999 soundtrack of the film Life, starring Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence.[1] It peaked at number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100, number two in Australia and Ireland, and number three in the United Kingdom. The version of the song on their debut album differs from that included on the Life soundtrack as it features a sample of Dr. Dre's hit song "The Next Episode".

The song was nominated for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in the 2002 edition of the Grammys but lost to Destiny's Child's "Survivor".[2][3]

Content[]

The song, along with the accompanying music video, is a motivational anthem for single parents dealing with poverty and especially acknowledging all the single mothers who feel forced into prostitution due to the need to support their children. It encourages them to keep strong and keep going on for the sake of their loved ones.

Track listings[]

Charts[]

Certifications[]

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[42] Gold 35,000^
South Africa (RISA)[43] Platinum 50,000*
United Kingdom (BPI)[44] Platinum 600,000double-dagger

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
double-dagger Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history[]

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States March 27, 2001 (2001-03-27) Rhythmic contemporary radio
[45]
June 5, 2001 (2001-06-05) Contemporary hit radio [46]
United Kingdom September 24, 2001 (2001-09-24)
  • 12-inch vinyl
  • CD
  • cassette
 [47]
Australia October 1, 2001 (2001-10-01) CD [48]

References[]

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  7. ^ What Would You Do? (UK cassette single sleeve). City High. Interscope Records, Booga Basement. 2001. INC97617.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  8. ^ What Would You Do? (European CD single liner notes). City High. Interscope Records, Booga Basement. 2001. 497 631-2.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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