Ch-Check It Out
Beastie Boys
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(Oh, what you, what are you saying?) All you Trekkies and TV addicts Don't mean to diss, don't mean to bring static All you Klingons in the fucking house Grab your backstreet friend and get loud Blowin' doors off hinges I'll grab you with the pinchers And no, I didn't retire I'll snatch you up with the needle-nose pliers Like Mutual of Omaha With the ill boat you've never seen before Glidin' in the glades And like Lorne Greene you know I get paid Like Caprese and with the basil Not goofy like Darren or Hazel I'm a motherfuckin' "Nick at night" With classics rerunning that you know all right Now remain calm, no alarm, 'cause my farm ain't fat So what's up with that? I've got friends and family that I respect When I think I'm too good they put me in check So believe when I say I'm no better than you Except when I rap so I guess it ain't true Like that y'all and you just don't stop Guaranteed to make your body rock Check-ch-check-check-check-ch-check it out What-wha-what-what-what's it all about? Work-wa-work-work-work-wa-work it out Let's turn this muthafucking party out Said, Doc what's the condition? I'm a man that's on a mission Said, son, you'd better listen Stuck in your ass is an electrician Like a scientist When I'm applying this Method of controlling my mind Like Einstein and the Rappin' Duke combined Now, hey, baby bubba now what the deal? I didn't know you go for that mass appeal Some call it salugi, some hot potato I stole your mic but you won't see it later 'Cause I work magic like a magician I add up like a mathematician I'm a bank cashier, engineer I wear cotton and I don't wear sheer Shazam and abracadabra In the whip I'm gonna cruise past ya Yo, money, don't chump yourself Put that shit back on the shelf Light rays blazin' You're out of phase, and my crew's amazin' We're working on the record yo, so just stay patient Check-ch-check-check-check-ch-check it out What-wha-what-what-what's it all about? Work-wa-work-work-work-wa-work it out Let's turn this muthafucking party out Check-ch-check-check-check-ch-check it out Check-check-check-check it out Check-ch-check-check-check it out Check-ch-check-check-check-check it out Now, I go by the name of the King Adrock I don't wear a cup nor a jock I bring the shit that's beyond bizarre Like Miss Piggy, who moi? I am the one with the clientele Who say, Adrock, you rock so well I've got class like pink champale MCA grab the mic before the mic goes stale Don't test me, they can't arrest me I'll fake right, cross-over and shoot lefty You look upset, yo, calm down You look like Cable Guy dunked off of your crown I flow like smoke out a chimney You never been me You want to rap but what you're making ain't hip-hop, B Now, get your clothes right out the dryer Put Armor-All up on your tire Sport that fresh attire Tonight we goin' out set the town on fire Set the town ablaze, gonna stun and amaze Ready to throw a craze Make your granny shake her head and say "Those were the days" Now, check-ch-check-check-check-ch-check it out What-wha-what-what-what's it all about? Work-wa-work-work-work-wa-work it out Let's turn this, turn this party out
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Written by: Adam Horovitz, Adam Nathaniel Yauch, Michael Louis Diamond
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"Ch-Check It Out" is a track from the Beastie Boys' 2004 album, "To the 5 Boroughs."
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Chart PerformanceAs their lead single for the album, the song peaked at number two on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Worldwide RecognitionIt also reached number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States but found more success internationally, peaking within the top 20 in the UK, Australia, Norway, Sweden, and Ireland.
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Live PerformanceThe Beastie Boys performed "Ch-Check It Out" live for the very first time on The Late Show with David Letterman.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Nathanial Hörnblowér, the pseudonym used by member Adam Yauch when directing.
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Legendary GroupBeastie Boys are often recognized as pioneers in hip hop music, helping to bring the genre to mainstream audiences. "Ch-Check It Out" continues to be celebrated for its contribution to their influential body of work.
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Signature StyleLike much of the Beastie Boys' work, "Ch-Check It Out" stands out for its unique blend of hip-hop and rock.
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Grammy NominationThe song was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.
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Writing and ProductionThe song, like the rest of the album, was written and produced by the Beastie Boys themselves.
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Sample History"Ch-Check It Out" utilizes several music samples from artists like The Sweet, Funkadelic, and Trouble Funk. This use of sampling is a defining characteristic of the Beastie Boys' style.
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