Ch-Check It Out [Japan CD]

About Ch-Check It Out [Japan CD]

"Ch-Check It Out" is a song by alternative hip-hop group the Beastie Boys, released as the first single off their sixth studio album To the 5 Boroughs. The song heavily samples "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" by Peggy Lee. It was also nominated for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 2005 Grammy Awards. The band performed the song live on The Late Show with David Letterman. The song reached number one on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, making it the first song by a hip hop group to achieve such a feat. It also peaked at number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100, number eight on the UK Singles Chart and number one on the Canadian Singles Chart. In Australia, the song reached number 46 and was ranked number 28 on Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2004.  more »