Check the Rhime
A Tribe Called Quest
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Check The Rhime Back in the days on the boulevard of Linden, We used to kick routines and presence was fittin' It was I the abstract And me the five footer I kicks the mad style so step off the frankfurter Yo, Phife, you remember that routine That we used to make spiffy like mister clean? Um um, a tidbit, um, a smidgen I don't get the message so you gots to run the pigeon You on point Phife? All the time, tip You on point Phife? All the time, tip You on point Phife? All the time, tip Well, then grab the microphone and let your words rip Now here's a funky introduction of how nice I am Tell your mother, tell your father, send a telegram I'm like an energizer 'cause, you see, I last long My crew is never ever wack because we stand strong Now if you say my style is wack that's where you're dead wrong I slayed that body in El Segundo then push it along You'd be a fool to reply that Phife is not the man Cause you know and I know that you know who I am A special shot of peace goes out to all my pals, you see And a middle finger goes for all you punk MC's Cause I love it when you wack MC's despise me They get vexed, I roll next, can't none contest me I'm just a fly MC who's five foot three and very brave On job remaining, no I'm chaining cause I misbehave I come correct in full effect have all my hoes in check And before I get the butt the jim must be erect You see, my aura's positive I don't promote no junk See, I'm far from a bully and I ain't a punk Extremity in rhythm, yeah that's what you heard So just clean out your ears and just check the word Check the rhyme y'all Check it out Check it out Check the rhyme y'all Play tapes y'all Check the rhyme y'all Check the rhyme y'all Check it out Check it out Back in days on the boulevard of Linden We used to kick routines and the presence was fittin' It was I the Phifer And me, the abstract The rhymes were so rumpin' that the brothers rode the 'zack Yo, tip you recall when we used to rock Those fly routines on your cousin's block Um, let me see, damn I can't remember I receive the message and you will play the sender You on point Tip? All the time Phife You on point Tip? Yeah, all the time Phife You on point Tip? Yo, all the time Phife So play the resurrector and give the dead some life Okay, if knowledge is the key then just show me the lock Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Luke Brock With speed I'm agile plus I'm worth your while One hundred percent intelligent black child My optic presentation sizzles the retina How far must I go to gain respect? Um Well, it's kind of simple, just remain your own Or you'll be crazy sad and alone Industry rule number four thousand and eighty Record company people are shady So kids watch your back 'cause I think they smoke crack I don't doubt it, look at how they act Off to better things like a hip-hop forum Pass me the rock and I'll storm with the crew and Proper. What you say Hammer? Proper Rap is not pop, if you call it that then stop NC, y'all check the rhyme y'all SC, y'all check it out y'all Virginia, check the rhyme y'all Check it out, out In London, check the rhyme, y'all
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Written by: Alan Edward Gorrie, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Duncan Malcolm, Izaak Taylor Malik, James Stuart, Kamaal Ibn John Fareed, Leon Ware, Minnie Riperton, Owen Onnie Mcintyre, Richard J. Rudolph, Roger Ball, Stephen Ferrone
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10 facts about this song
Production ProcessThe song "Check the Rhim" contains samples from several other tracks. The most recognizable include "Love Your Life" by Average White Band, "Baby, This Love I Have" by Minnie Riperton, and "Hydra" by Grover Washington Jr.
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Billboard RankingUpon release in 1991, the song hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart, signifying its immediate popularity in the hip hop community.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Check the Rhime" was shot on the corners of Linden Boulevard and 192nd Street in Queens, New York, the home neighborhood of A Tribe Called Quest.
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Album Success"Check the Rhime" is a lead single from A Tribe Called Quest's second album "The Low End Theory". This album is often hailed as one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time.
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Strong messageWith lyrics like "Industry rule number four thousand and eight, Record company people are shady," the song comments heavily on the music industry itself.
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Group Dynamics"Check the Rhime" is notable for its strong back-and-forth interplay between group members Q-Tip and Phife Dawg, a feature that distinguishes many of their most popular songs.
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Pop Culture ReferenceThe song was used in the 2000 film "Love & Basketball", further cementing its cultural relevance.
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VH1 RecognitionIn 2008, VH1 ranked "Check the Rhime" at #29 in its list of 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop.
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Song ClosureThe song ends with a sample from a live performance by British Jazz-rock ensemble, The Ian Carr/Don Rendell Quintet, which was uncommon for hip-hop tracks at that time.
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Tribute to Phife DawgAfter the death of member Phife Dawg in 2016, the cross-streets where "Check the Rhime" music video was filmed were officially renamed to "A Tribe Called Quest Boulevard". This was both a tribute to the late artist and a testament to the song's significance to the neighborhood.
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