“(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” by Peggy Leeīeastiemania reports that “Ch-Check It Out” has been performed in 117 known concerts.The song samples ' Video Killed the Radio Star' by the Buggles. Chronicles” - an episode of 'The Joe Frank Show” by Joe Frank & David Cross The Boys famously performed “Ch-Check It Out” on Late Night With David Letterman in 2004 starting at a subway terminal and having a cameraman follow as they walk through the city and onto the set of the show, where Mix Master Mike was operating his turntables.

It also topped the US Alternative Songs Chart and was nominated for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 2005 Grammys. It found international success – reaching #8 in the UK and various other numbers on several pop charts around the world including a #68 peak in the US in May 2004. “Ch-Check It Out” is the opening track and lead single from the Beastie’s sixth studio album To the 5 Boroughs – their first single in five years. 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 motherfucking party out Check-ch-check-check-check-ch-check it out Check-ch-check-check-check-ch-check it out Check-ch-check-check-check-ch-check it out Check-ch-check-check-check-ch-check it out Now, I go by the name of the King Ad-Rock 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 You say, 'Ad-Rock, 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 wanna 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 fresssssh 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 motherfucking party out

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