: The single was certified Platinum by the RIAA. Meaning & Cultural Legacy
"Check Yo Self" is an iconic hip-hop anthem by that has transcended its 1993 release to become a permanent part of the global cultural lexicon . Released as the third and final single from his double-platinum third solo album, The Predator (1992), the track features the distinctive "riggedy" flow of East Coast rap duo Das EFX . The Tale of Two Versions IceCube - Check Yo Self
One of the most unique aspects of "Check Yo Self" is that it exists in two starkly different sonic forms, each defined by a different production style: : The single was certified Platinum by the RIAA
: It reached #20 on the Billboard Hot 100, a significant feat for a hardcore gangsta rap record at the time. The Tale of Two Versions One of the
: 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".