"Check It Out" is a song by American rapper Grand Puba, released as the second single from his debut studio album Reel to Reel (1992) on December 4, 1992. It features vocals from American singer Mary J. Blige. The song contains samples of "Yes, I'm Ready" by Barbara Mason, "Let Me Come on Home" by Otis Redding, "Impeach the President" by the Honey Drippers and "I'm Every Woman" by Chaka Khan.
Critical reception
Louis "ATCO" Romain of The Source described the song as Grand Puba "catchin' wreck with Mary J. Blige and hittin' the soul over the immortal 'Honeydrippers' beat", additionally commenting "Expect to hear that one well into next year."[1] Steve "Flash" Juon of RapReviews praised Puba's "charm" on the song and Mary J. Blige's performance, writing "She seems naturally comfortable going back and forth with Maxwell, unintentionally setting a standard for the 90's that Blige was THE hip-hop R&B artist you could trust to get it and respect rap records."[2]
Charts
References
- ^ Romain, Louis "ATCO" (December 1992). "Record Report: Grand Puba – Reel to Reel". The Source. No. 39. New York. pp. 70, 72. Archived from the original on January 25, 2000. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
- ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (September 29, 2020). "Grand Puba Reel to Reel". RapReviews. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
- ^ "Grand Puba Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
- ^ "Grand Puba Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
- ^ "Grand Puba Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
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