Icecube - Check Yo Self May 2026

The song's central hook——delivered a stern warning about self-restraint and the consequences of reckless behavior on the streets. Check Yo Self Before You Wreck Yo Self » KD Alive

"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 song's central hook——delivered a stern warning about

: 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". The Tale of Two Versions One of the

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