A Tribe Called Quest - Check The Rhime (Official HD Video) 

Phife raps about how nice he is. He didn't need to be hard as fuck. Legend.

man phife was on point

"... just remain your own, or you'll be crazy sad and alone." - Q-Tip 1991

Kids today will never understand true hip hop like this classic

90s had the best hip hop videos.

It's impossible listening to this song and not bobbing your head.

Its crazy how many people come back to this everyday... this song is masterpiece!!!!!!

"Record company people are shady" is a really important rule. It should be higher on the list than 4,080.

I’ve never watched Jo-Jo in my life, but I don’t really mind the Jo-Jo fans coming here because more people need to listen to Tribe. I’m not about to gate-keep, enjoy the vibez

Their clothes are repping NY, Oakland, Atlanta... basically love from coast to coast.

It hurts knowing Hip Hop not gon sound like this again

IF YOU ARE DOWN !!!! U ARE LISTEN IN 2024 TOO THIS 🙏🏼❤😊 Hello from Georgia 👋🏻

They radiate the essence of people who are genuinely cool. That's because they are and always will be.

I really miss this golden era style of 90's hip hop. Straight up fire. We need a revival.

Before My SON PASSED AWAY, HE LOVED THIS GROUP HIS NAME WAS ( RASHEIM ) Stay Blessed TRIBE CALL QUEST

This style coming back is wild. Right up my alley. I'm loving it. Growing up during the golden years of hip hop is unmatched.

R.I.P. Phife Dawg, Always check the rhime

Ashamed that I didn't bother listening to Tribe until very recently. Holy shit, way ahead of their time. RIP Phife.

Q-tip has to have the smoothest, cleanest flow in hip hop history.

No filth, no profanity, no killing, no degrading women - and the flow is sick. 🔥🔥🔥

Hey you! Instead of complaining about JoJo comments, why don't you lean back and appreciate that this wonderful piece of music gets recognition again almost 30 years later! That's pretty cool if you ask me. At the end of the day we are all here because we appreciated the song!

So I've been listening to Tribe for a few years now, and the first three albums they made are basically perfect if you're looking to get into them. Here are some highlights from all three for the newer JoJo fans that are looking for more songs from this astounding group. (Johnny from p7 is my favorite JoJo, there's my credibility. You can trust me.) So! Let's begin! I'll provide a little sidenote into why I love the track, any track with CAPITAL EMPHASIS LIKE THIS is one that I'm extremely fond of, so check those out first if you don't want to go through the walls of text. From "People Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm" 1. Push it Along (Skip to about a minute in for the actual rapping, beautiful intro though) 2. Luck of Lucien (Wonderful showcase of Tribe's skills without standing too far from other tracks in the album) 3. After Hours (one of their GROOVIEST tracks in my humble opinion, delves into the nightly activities of our Tribe) 4. Footprints (A solid Tribe track, nothing too special about it, just a good showcase of their abilities) 5. Bonita Applebum (absolutely iconic sampling in this track) 6. Can I Kick It? (One of their most ICONIC tracks, if you listen to anything off their first album, make it this one!) 7. Youthful Expression (Q-Tip does his thing on this track, the beat is also astoundingly groovy) 8. Mr. Muhammad (for an absolutely killer intro) 9. Ham 'N' Eggs (for some hilarious bars about something very mundane) People's Instinctive Travels has a more rudimentary vibe from later albums, and it's their least ambitious of their perfect first three-album run. From "The Low End Theory" (My personal favorite) 1. Excursions (The bassline that runs throughout the track is FAT, but aside from that, Tip does his fucking JOB on the intro, and once the drum kicks in? It's over. The grooves WILL take over.) 2. Buggin' Out (One of my personal FAVORITES. I believe this is the first track with the classic back-and-forth verse trading that Phife and Tip will commonly do on tracks. Phife begins with a killer flow that fits perfectly with another fat bassline and seamless drums relentlessly pounding in the background. Tip also rides the fuck out of the beat during his verse, it's an absolutely filthy track) 3. Rap Promoter (Not the most essential track, it's Tip rapping about the pitfalls of being in the rap industry, you can skip this unless you're absolutely in love with ATCQ already, but listen to it if only for the transition into) 4. Butter (Phife talks about his relationships, his flow is impeccable, and you fall in love with Phife through this verse, it's so clean) 5. Verses from the Abstract (a very clean track, Phife kinda just spits for a few minutes over a very calm and collected beat) 6. Show Business (another track about the misadventures in the rap industry, the first actual posse track on the album, however, so check it out if you want) 7. Check the Rhime (you're already here!) 8. Everything is Fair (a lil track about surviving in New York) 9. Jazz (We've Got) (ABSOLUTELY FUNKY BEAT. UGH. The drums on this are very heavy, but not enough to kill your ears, just enough to make you bop your head. The verses here are chill, and when Phife comes on you'll freak the fuck out) 10. Scenario (YO. YO YO YO. LISTEN TO THIS SHIT. I don't give a flying fuck if you don't like hip-hop or rap. Listen to this posse track. It really paved the way for future posse tracks in hip-hop, and it's an absolute essential. Sidenote: Busta Rhymes does his fucking thing on this track.) "The Low End Theory" is the most sonically consistent album Tribe ever came out with. I can listen from track to track without any skips and be just fine. Their subject matter remains solid throughout with maybe the exception of 'Skypager' which isn't my favorite. From "Midnight Marauders" 1. Steve Biko (From the beginning ATCQ sets themselves up for an astounding album with a FUNKY beat, FLAWLESS flows, and PHENOMENAL composition.) 2. Award Tour (The chorus ALONE will have you rockin' in your seat or grooving your hips, but as soon as Tip and Phife come on, you'll understand why ATCQ is so triumphant. It's because they're THE BEST at what they do.) 3. Sucka ***** (I'm not black, so I do not have clearance to say that word. That aside, Tip provides very unique commentary on the origins and current uses of the N-word.) 4. We Can Get Down (GROOVE FOR DAYS. The intro alone will have you snappin' and crackin' along with the beat. I won't lie, the amount of times I've pretended to hold a mic and rap this to a roaring crowd is slightly embarrassing. But it features a very triumphant beat that'll make you feel like you're on cloud nine.) 5. Electric Relaxation (All about sex! But Tribe makes it sultry and intimate, you'll be grooving, and you may or may not want to fuck after listening to it. Who knows? But I love this track.) 6. Oh My God (An absolutely CRAZY beat, compound that with Phife and Tip doing their thing? Oh yeah. This was destined to be great. And yes, Busta Rhymes is weird af on the hook) 7. Lyrics to Go (One of their more unique beats, Tribe come off as very cocky and self-assured, but that's for good reason, as they ABSOLUTELY SLAUGHTER the beat they're given. "I'm Jordan with the mic, wanna gamble?" I mean COME ON) 8. God Lives Through (A very 'vibey' track, it's a very calm end to Midnight Marauders) "Midnight Marauders" is an absolute joy to listen to, and if you were to tell me that it was your favorite Tribe album I wouldn't disagree with you in the slightest. It has some of their highest highs on it, and it's an extremely solid end to their phenomenal three-album introduction. So, yeah! I hope that helped you out in your introduction to ATCQ. They're my absolute favorite rap ensemble group of all time, and let me know if you want me to do any of their other albums. (2016's "We got it From Here, Thank You 4 Your Service" is also phenomenal) I really hope this comment doesn't flop oof I wrote this in one-shot at like 2 am.

"You see, my aura's positive I don't promote no junk See, I'm far from a bully and I ain't a punk."

MY ERA IS UNDEFEATED!!!!🎤🎤🎤🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯

"play the ressurector and give the dead some life", that's what we're all doing here right?

I'm 47 now and when it came out I was a teenager and still to this day... the low end theory is my favorite complete hip hop album ever... no holes... just great!!!

"rap is not pop if you call it that then stop" how times have changed

This is the holy grail of 90 hip hop. Real cool NYC ish!!!!

Aye duke, let the Jojo fans or whatever come on in! Long as you respect the culture...and check the rhime...then it’s peace and love to all living beings!!

I been listening to this since 91 who still rocking this in 2020

There are more comments from JoJo fans telling other JoJo fans not to spam the comment section than there are JoJo fans spamming the comment section.

4/30/2024 EDIT: It's very great to hear that ATCQ were finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year. Soon, many hip hop acts will get inducted there

You're witnessing the best hip-hop group of all time. RIP Phife

It went from jojo comments, to people telling the jojo fans to chill, to the comments now just being filled with people telling the people telling people to chill to chill. This is getting complex.

This shows the reason why I prefer The Low End Theory over their debut. The wordplay between Q-Tip and Phife is just so fun to listen to.

I'm from 07 and honestly, this is the era i want to have grown around in, without so many nowerday disteractions, everyone would have the time to concentrate on the people around them instead of prioritising their phone, the music was and still is the best music out there, more life, more happiness

"rap is not pop if you call it that then stop" Q-tip warned the phonies

Hopefully one day, this genre will be popular again

People who disliked didn't check the rhime

I’m 32 and have recently fell in love with old school hip hop. I grew up on Wayne but this era was something special.

I shook hands with Q-Tip when he came into the crowd during this song. Phyfe controlled the other half of the crowd. It was at a 'Rock the Bells' show. I started jumping up and down around 1:57 with The Abstract standing right there. Also in 8th grade, 'Violator: The Album' came out and I had the CD and took it to the beach on some 'field trip' we were on. I had speakers with me that I turned up loud when 'VIBRANT THING' came on. Other kids seemed to be enjoying it, but the teacher made me shut it off. I was excited for Summer vacation.

dang, these boys on point

Thank you Phife Dawg May you rest in peace brotha.

So underrated and over looked one of the best rap groups ever!!

that Phife flow though

I love how Shaheed is just in the back swinging his arms throughout the whole video ahaha

How dare people discover a song they ended up liking and would have never checked otherwise

I grew up on Tribe and am starting to introduce my 6 year old daughter to their incredible catalog. She knows that Phife is no longer alive and she also told me she likes his voice. She knows that it's a trio and that Ali Shaheed makes the beats. I hope someday she will remember hearing their music with the same fondness I remember hearing them for the first time when I was 15 years old.

"check the time yo" -random priest

As a 52 year old man I think that 90s hip hop was just so awesome. Just so many groups and just about all of them were awesome

REST ON POINT PHIFE DAWG

Wish I can hear this song for the first time again

i know im half a century old now but the beats of THIS era will not be STOPPED. The samples are sooo sick. For all who have created/produced hiphop and laid down these beds of beats - Thank you

Rap, true rap from the golden era ❤️👊🏻🙏

ONE OF THE MOST INNOVATIVE RAP GROUPS OF ALL TIME...

[Intro] Uh, uh, uh, uh Uh, uh, uh, check the rhyme y'all [Verse 1: Q-Tip & (Phife Dawg)] Back in the days on the boulevard of Linden We used to kick routines and the presence was fittin' It was I, The Abstract (And me, the Five Footer) (I kicks the mad style so step off the frankfurter) Yo, Phife, you remember that routine That we used to make spiffy like Mr. Clean? (Um... um... a tidbit, um... a smidgen) (I don't get the message so you gots to run the pigeon) Heh, okay, you on point Phife? (All the time, Tip) You on point Phife? (All the time, Tip) You on point Phife? (All the time, Tip) Well, then grab the microphone and let your words rip [Verse 2: Phife Dawg] Now here's a funky introduction of how nice I am Tell your mother, tell your father, send a telegram I'm like an energizer 'cause, you see, I last long My crew is never ever wack because we stand strong Now if you say my style is wack that's where you're dead wrong I slayed that buddy in El Segundo then Push it Along You'd be a fool to reply that Phife is not the man 'Cause you know and I know that you know who I am A special shout of peace goes out to all my pals, you see And a middle finger goes for all you punk MC's 'Cause I love it when you wack MC's despise me They get vexed, I roll next, can't none contest me I'm just a fly MC who's five foot three and very brave On top remaining, no home training 'cause I misbehave I come correct in full effect have all my hoes in check And before I get the butt, the jim must be erect You see, my aura's positive I don't promote no junk See, I'm far from a bully and I ain't a punk Extremity in rhythm, yeah that's what you heard So just clean out your ears and just check the word [Chorus: Q-Tip] Check the rhyme y'all, check the rhyme y'all Check the rhyme y'all, check the rhyme y'all Check the rhyme y'all, check the rhyme y'all Check it out, check it out Check the rhyme y'all, check the rhyme y'all Check the rhyme y'all, play tapes y'all Check the rhyme y'all, check the rhyme y'all Check it out, check it out [Verse 3: Phife Dawg & (Q-Tip)] Back in the days on the boulevard of Linden We used to kick routines and the presence was fittin' It was I, the Phifer (And me, the Abstract) (The rhymes were so rumpin' that the brothers rode the 'zack) Ayo Tip, do you recall when we used to rock (What?) Those fly routines on your cousin's block? (Um, let me see, damn I can't remember) (I receive the message and you will play the sender) You on point Tip? (All the time, Phife) You on point Tip? (Yeah, all the time, Phife) You on point Tip? (Yo, all the time, Phife) So play the resurrector and give the dead some life [Verse 4: Q-Tip] Okay, if knowledge is the key then just show me the lock Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock With speed, I'm agile plus I'm worth your while One hundred percent intelligent black child My optic presentation sizzles the retina How far must you go to gain respect? Umm... Well, it's kind of simple, just remain your own Or you'll be crazy, sad and alone Industry rule number four-thousand-and-eighty; Record company people are shady So kids watch your back 'cause I think they smoke crack I don't doubt it, look at how they act Well off to better things like a hip-hop forum Pass me the rock and I'll score 'em with decorum And proper-what you say Hammer? Proper Rap is not pop, if you call it that then stop [Outro: Q-Tip] NC, y'all check the rhyme y'all SC, y'all check it out y'all Virginia, check the rhyme y'all Check it out, check it out In London, check the rhyme,

THIS NEVER GETS OLD 🔥🔥🔥🔥

“Now here’s a funky introduction to show you how nice I am” R.I.P. my friend Phife ;(

peak ATCQ...the philosophical Qtip and rhythmic rhymer Phife dawg playing off each other with totally unpredictable game, the chopped up jazz beats. This is pure hip hop ecstasy

The older I get the more I miss real rap like this ,especially rap you can understand not like today's mumbling rap RIP PHIFE WE MISS YOU BRUH.

How I wish I could go back to those days! I get teary eyed now knowing how long ago this was and that I could still remember where I was and what I was doing and who I was going out with in them days. RIP Phife Dawg! ATCQ made me feel normal. Haven't felt that way in years!

R.I.P. Phife. Continue on your quest brother.

I love how Q-Tip is rockin a Yankees jersey with a Braves hat.

When he said "I'm like an Energizer cause you see I last long" man i lost it🔥🔥🔥

Those black and white shots with the tree background on the stage are beautiful

I am so thankful to have been a youth and to have grown up experiencing the renaissance of hip-hop as we know it. I've been blessed to witness ATCQ live. RIP Phife.... you brought your best to the game and the artform has been blessed because of your existence. Love and respect.

Please, PLEASE don't let it happen to another song

When Stone Ocean gets animated, the ED for each episode should go like this. Episode 1-13: Ocean Man Episode 14-26: Check the Rhime Episode 27-39: Virtual Insanity Episode 40: What a Wonderful World

R.I.P Phife Dog 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿Tribe Called Quest are hip hop God's🎤🎶🎵🎤🎶🎵🎤🎶💯

People in the 90s were living in the best decade ever and didn’t realize it‼️💯

this makes my heart flutter. god, how I wish hip hop still sounded like this

Makes me tear up watching this, and takes me right back. Phife Dawg will ALWAYS be on point to us.

Trust me when we say good ole days we mean good because the music unites us and that’s why it was created

Intelligent hip-hop by intelligent, creative people.

JoJo fans 🤝 ATCQ Fans having a good taste in music

"You on point, FF?" "All the time, Ermes."

Fun Fact: This song and Candy Rain (great song by Soul For Real) have the same beat, except Candy Rain's is one octave higher.

R.I.P PHIFE!

2:59 “record company people are shady”

This was shot in front of the house qtip grew up in, a clear shot of it is at 2:37. Jarobi said in a recent interview "Everything that A Tribe Called Quest is came from up those stairs"

reflecting now on the HH's 50 years: we've lost one of each of the greatest HH Groups... Beastis Boys, ATCQ, De la Soul and Run DMC... sad to recall I've never saw the perform live...

My name is "A pimp named slickback" itss like "a tribe called quest" you gotta say the whole thang

RIP Phife hip hop is gonna miss you

Phife was one of the best to ever do it...RIP

I think this is the one of the best music videos ever made. All that choreography and minor details that match up perfect with the lyrics is just pristine

What a time to be alive....

I thank the lord for allowing me to come up in the 90’s 🙏🏽

Whenever you put on tribe called quest song you gotta listen to the whole album of whatever song you listening to they're message was just raw and everything this group was magic

There is no hip hop like old school hip hop

This generation will never understand just how dope the '90s were

A jojo fan op brought me here. And wasn't disappointed. Man jojo's bizzare adventure and related material has introduced me to so many songs and artists.

"I'm just a fly MC who's five foot three and very brave!" - RIP Phife Dawg!

Memories of this song and album.... Back in high school! One of my fave albums of all times hands down and as soon as the beat kicks in I have to smile.

Best hip hop group of all time, hands down.

Sometimes I wish I was a teacher just so I could write a quiz with an extra credit question that asks students: "What is industry rule number 4080?"

0:05 Just Dance before Just Dance was Just Dance

The best type of hip-hop

Damnn man. A great talent was lost today. RIP Phife :(

Lawdddd! I Thank God that I’m a 70s baby!! Cause I got a chance to Enjoy TRUE HIP HOP! At its Finest!!!❤️❤️😍😍

RIP Phife. Tribe will always live on ☮🤟