- Check Yo Self | Icecube

: 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

: It reached #20 on the Billboard Hot 100, a significant feat for a hardcore gangsta rap record at the time. 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: : This version, produced by DJ Pooh and

The song was a commercial powerhouse, achieving several milestones: : This version

: The single was certified Platinum by the RIAA. Meaning & Cultural Legacy