Check It Out

Nicki Minaj, will.i.am

About Check It Out

"Check It Out" is a song performed by American rappers will.i.am and Nicki Minaj. The song, written by will.i.am and Minaj, samples the 1979 hit single, "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles. After release, it debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 at #78 and #48 on the Canadian Hot 100. It appears on Minaj's debut album, Pink Friday, though it was not released in promotion of the album. The special remix released in the UK also features will.i.am's close friend, English recording artist Cheryl Cole. The song peaked at #24 on Billboard Hot 100; as of December 2013, the song has sold 780,000 digital downloads. 


Year:
2010
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Stepped in the party like my name was "that bitch".
All these haters mad because I'm so established.
They know I'm a beast, yeah I'm a fucking savage
Haters you can kill yourself, uh
In my space shuttle and I'm not coming down
I'm a stereo and she's just so monotone
Sometimes it's just me and all my bottles all alone
I ain't coming back this time.

I can't believe it, it's so amazing.
This club is heating, this party's blazing.
I can't believe it, this beat is banging.
I can't believe it, I can't believe it.

(Hey) Check it out
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(Yeah yeah, I'm feeling it now)
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Step up in the party like my name was Mr. T
All these hating naggers ain't got natin' on me.
Honestly I gotta stay as fly as I can be
If you Wiki Willy then you get super O.G.
Honeys always rush me cause I'm fly, fly, fly
Dummies they can't touch me cause I'm floating sky high
I stay swagger-ific you don't need to ask why
You just gotta see with your eyes

I can't believe it, it's so amazing.
This club is heating, this party's blazing.
I can't believe it, this beat is banging.
I can't believe it, I can't believe it.

(Hey) Check it out
Check it out
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(Yeah yeah, I'm feeling it now-ow)
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Check this mother-fucker out!
It got me in the club, in the club,
Just rocking like this oh oh

The DunDun
The sun done
Yep, the sun done
Came up, but we still up in dungeon
The DunDun
Yep, in London
Competition, why yes I would love some
How the f*ck they get mad cause they run done.
Mad cause I'm getting money in abundance
Man I can't even count all of these hundreds
Duffle bag every time I go to SunTrust
I leave the rest just to collect interest
I mean interest
F*ck my nemesis
Exclamation just for emphasis
And I don't sympathize, cause you a simple bitch
I just pop up on these hoes on some pimple shit
And put the iron to your face you old wrinkled bitch

Oh we just had to kill it
We on the radio hotter than a skillet
We in the club making party people holla
Money in the bank we be getting top dollar
I'm a big baller,
You a little smaller
Step up to my level
Need to grow a little taller
I'm shot caller
Get up off my collar
You a Chihuahua
I'm a Rottweila'

I can't believe it, it's so amazing.
I can't believe it, this beat is banging.
I can't believe it, it's so amazing.
I can't believe it, I can't believe it.

(Hey) Check it out
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(Yeah yeah, I'm feeling it now)
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will.i.am

William James Adams (born March 15, 1975), professionally known by his stage name will.i.am (pronounced "Will I am"), is an American recording artist, songwriter, entrepreneur, voice actor, DJ, record producer, educator and philanthropist, best known as one of the founding members of the hip hop/pop band, The Black Eyed Peas. He is the recipient of seven Grammy Awards, eight American Music Awards, a Billboard Music Award, a Teen Choice Award, two Video Music Award, and three World Music Awards all won with the Black Eyed Peas. more »

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Written by: Bruce Woolley, Geoffrey Downes, James Brown, Onika Tanya Maraj, Trevor Charles Horn, William Adams

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CARLIN AMERICA INC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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Release Details
"Check It Out" is a song by American recording artists will.i.am and Nicki Minaj. The song was released as a single on September 3, 2010.
Album Inclusion
Though it's a standalone single, "Check It Out" also appears as a bonus track on Minaj's debut album 'Pink Friday.'
Song Sample
The song heavily samples the 1979 hit "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles, a first in hip hop music to sample this classic track.
Music Video
The music video premiered on October 25, 2010 and was directed by Rich Lee. It features Minaj and will.i.am in a futuristic Korean television show setting.
Song Genre and Style
The song is a mix of pop-rap and electro-hop with lyrics that celebrate success and wealth.
Chart Performance
The song debuted at number 78 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 24. It also charted well internationally, reaching the top 10 in Canada and the UK.
Critical Reception
Generally, "Check It Out" received mixed reviews from music critics. Some praised the song's catchy nature and Minaj's verses, while others felt the sample was used lazily.
Song Co-writers
Besides will.i.am and Nicki Minaj, "Check It Out" was also co-written by Geoff Downes and Trevor Horn, members of The Buggles.
Performance and Live Debut
The song was performed live for the first time on the MTV Video Music Awards pre-show in September 2010.
Korean Version
A Korean version of the song was also recorded featuring Korean boy band B2ST's member, Son Dong-woon, which further increased its international appeal.
Streaming
As of 2021, the song has amassed over 70 million streams on Spotify.

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