: 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".
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: IceCube - Check Yo Self
: It reached #20 on the Billboard Hot 100, a significant feat for a hardcore gangsta rap record at the time. : Produced by DJ Muggs and Ice Cube,
: The single was certified Platinum by the RIAA. Meaning & Cultural Legacy IceCube - Check Yo Self