Icecube - Check Yo Self <Tested & Working>

: This version, produced by DJ Pooh and Ice Cube, is the one that became a massive radio and club hit. It famously uses the instrumental beat from Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five’s 1982 classic "The Message," giving the track an instantly recognizable, funkier bounce. Chart Success & Impact

: The single was certified Platinum by the RIAA. Meaning & Cultural Legacy IceCube - Check Yo Self

: Produced by DJ Muggs and Ice Cube, this version is grittier and more representative of the early '90s "hardcore" sound. It samples "I'm Blue (The Gong-Gong Song)" by The Sweet Inspirations and features a recurring "check it" vocal sample from the Beastie Boys' "The New Style". : This version, produced by DJ Pooh and

: It peaked at #1 on both the Billboard Hot Rap Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles charts. Meaning & Cultural Legacy : Produced by DJ

The song was a commercial powerhouse, achieving several milestones:

: It reached #20 on the Billboard Hot 100, a significant feat for a hardcore gangsta rap record at the time.