Check on It

Beyoncé, Bun B, Slim Thug

About Check on It

"Check on It" is a song recorded by the American singer Beyoncé, featuring American rappers Bun B and Slim Thug. It was composed by Beyoncé, Swizz Beatz, Sean Garrett, Angela Beyincé, and Slim Thug. Initially recorded by Beyoncé only, the song was supposed to be featured on the soundtrack for 2006 film The Pink Panther, in which she co-stars as Xania. As it was ultimately not included on its soundtrack album, the song with additional vocals from Slim Thug was placed on the 2005 Destiny's Child's greatest hits album #1's. Columbia Records released "Check on It" in the United States on December 13, 2005. The official single version of the song includes vocals from American rapper Bun B. The song's development was motivated by the phrase "Check on It" which Beyoncé and her management jokingly used before they decided to turn it into a song. "Check on It" is an R&B and hip hop song, which is instrumentally complete with a heavy bassline, strings, and wind instrument. Lyrically, it takes place in a club, where Beyoncé is letting the male patrons know that they are welcome to come and look at her body when she is dancing. The song consists of two verse-raps by Slim Thug. "Check on It" was well received by contemporary music critics, who universally complimented Beyoncé's vocals, and the assertiveness with which she sings her lines. 


Year:
2006
3:29
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You need to stop playing 'round with all them clowns and the wankstas
Good girls gotta get down with the gangstas
Go 'head, girl, put some back and some neck up on it
While I stand up in the background and check up on it

Ooo, boy, you looking like you like what you see
Won't you come over and check up on it? I'm gon' let you work up on it
Ladies, let 'em check up on it; watch it while he check up on it
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight

If you got it, flaunt it; boy, I know you want it
While I turn around, you watch me check up on it
Ooo, you watchin' me shake it; I see it in ya face
Ya can't take it; it's blazin'; you watch me in amazement
You can look at it, as long as you don't grab it
If you don't go braggin', I'm-a let you have it
You think that I'm teasin', but I ain't got no reason
I'm sure that I can please ya, but first I gotta read you

Ooo, boy, you looking like you like what you see
Won't you come over and check up on it? I'm gon' let you work up on it
Ladies, let 'em check up on it; watch it while he check up on it
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight

Ooo, boy, you looking like you like what you see
Won't you come over and check up on it? I'm gon' let you work up on it
Ladies, let 'em check up on it; watch it while he check up on it
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight

I can tell you wanna taste it, but I'm gone make you chase it
You got to be patient; I like my men patient
More patience you'll take might get you in more places
You can't be abrasive; have to know to pace it
If I let you get up on it (you gotta make a promise)
That you gon' put it on me like no one's put it on me
Don't bore me; just show me; all men talk, but don't please
I can be a tease, but I really wanna please you

Ooo, boy, you looking like you like what you see
Won't you come over and check up on it? I'm gon' let you work up on it
Ladies, let 'em check up on it; watch it while he check up on it
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight

Ooo, boy, you looking like you like what you see
Won't you come over and check up on it? I'm gon' let you work up on it
Ladies, let 'em check up on it; watch it while he check up on it
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight

Well, it's the king of the underground and the king of the trill
Standin' on the top of the soft like the king of the hill
You tuned into a winner that's never taken a loss
Reppin' music with Beyonce and Slim Thug the boss
Diamonds on the wood wheel; I'm a Dirty South soldier
Draped up in (?) Holder; thought I told you
I like your wiggle and the way that you work it
But no judging, just watchin' you twerk it; I'm checkin' up on you tonight

Ooo, boy, you looking like you like what you see
Won't you come over and check up on it? I'm gon' let you work up on it
Ladies, let 'em check up on it; watch it while he check up on it
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight

Ooo, boy, you looking like you like what you see
Won't you come over and check up on it? I'm gon' let you work up on it
Ladies, let 'em check up on it; watch it while he check up on it
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight

Ooo, boy, you looking like you like what you see
Won't you come over and check up on it? I'm gon' let you work up on it
Ladies, let 'em check up on it; watch it while he check up on it
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight

Ooo, boy, you looking like you like what you see
Won't you come over and check up on it? I'm gon' let you work up on it
Ladies, let 'em check up on it; watch it while he check up on it
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight

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Beyoncé

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter (born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child, and rose to fame in the late 1990s as lead singer of R&B girl-group Destiny's Child. Managed by her father, Mathew Knowles, the group became one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. Their hiatus saw the release of Beyoncé's debut album, Dangerously in Love (2003), which established her as a solo artist worldwide, earned five Grammy Awards and featured the Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy". more »

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Written by: Angela Renee Beyince, Beyonce Gisselle Knowles, Henry Nicola Mancini, Kasseem Dean, Sean Garrett, Stayve Thomas

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Release Details
"Check on It" was released by Columbia Records as Beyoncé's solo single on December 13, 2005.
Chart Performance
The song reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Beyoncé's third number one on the chart as a solo artist.
Song Composition
Beyoncé co-wrote "Check on It" with Slim Thug, Swizz Beatz, Sean Garrett, and Angela Beyince.
Collaboration
Though the song is Beyoncé's solo single, it features vocals from Texas rapper Slim Thug. Destiny's Child does not feature on the track despite being mentioned.
Music Video
The music video was directed by Hype Williams and marked Beyoncé's first collaboration with the renowned director.
Awards
"Check on It" won the Best R&B Video at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards.
Soundtrack Association
While not featured in the film itself, "Check on It" was used for the Pink Panther movie soundtrack.
Controversy
The music video caused some controversy due to Beyoncé's pink costumes and seductive dance moves, leading to the video being banned from daytime play on MTV UK.
Song's Duration
The original version of the song runs for approximately three minutes and thirty seconds.
Cover Versions
A number of artists, including Postmodern Jukebox, have covered "Check on It" in different styles and genres.
Genre
The song is categorized into the R&B and pop genres.
Song's Structure
"Check on It" follows the typical verse-chorus form in popular music.
Commercial Success
The track was wildly successful and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2006.
Dance Aspects
The music video for "Check on It" is famous for its choreography, which is a characteristic flavor of many of Beyoncé's songs.
Music Production
The song was produced by Swizz Beatz, who has worked with a number of big names in the music industry.

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