Released on July 13, 1993, “Check Yo Self (The Message Remix)” became one of Ice Cube’s most memorable anthems. Sampling Grandmaster Flash’s “The Message,” it followed the “It Was a Good Day” video narrative—tying cautionary street wisdom to mainstream appeal.
The remix hit #20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped R&B/Hip‑Hop and Rap charts. It wasn’t just a party track—it carried a message: watch your back, stay real, and keep your head straight in dangerous times.
Reddit fans still replay the song:
> “Mic‑mic‑microphone check (one, two! Check it!) – What a mic-drop moment!”
The video picks up seamlessly from “It Was a Good Day,” showing Cube’s character getting arrested, locked up, and eventually busting out—mirroring the caution-lensed message of the remix.
For fans of ‘90s West Coast rap, “Check Yo Self” is more than nostalgia—it’s the era’s conscience, delivered with swagger and backed by beats that still resonate.