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 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 IceCube - Check Yo Self
: It peaked at #1 on both the Billboard Hot Rap Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles charts. One of the most unique aspects of "Check
: It reached #20 on the Billboard Hot 100, a significant feat for a hardcore gangsta rap record at the time. : It reached #20 on the Billboard Hot
The song was a commercial powerhouse, achieving several milestones: