Check the Rhime-A Tribe Called Quest

[00:00.40]Uh, uh, uh, uh [00:02.92]Uh, uh, uh, check the rhyme [00:05.82] [00:24.94]Back in the days on the boulevard of Linden [00:27.37]We used to kick routines and presence was fittin [00:29.80]It was I, The Abstract (And me, the Five Footer) [00:32.28](I kicks the mad style so step off the frankfurter) [00:34.71]Yo, Phife, you remember that routine [00:36.80]That we used to make spiffy like Mr. Clean? [00:39.57](Um um, a tidbit, um, a smidgen) [00:42.34](I don't get the message so you gots to run the pigeon) [00:44.69]Heh, okay, you on point Phife? (All the time, Tip) [00:46.86]You on point Phife? (All the time, Tip) [00:49.39]You on point Phife? (All the time, Tip) [00:51.77]Well, then grab the microphone and let your words rip [00:54.62] [00:54.88]Now here's a funky introduction of how nice I am [00:56.79]Tell your mother, tell your father, send a telegram [00:59.27]I'm like an energizer 'cause, you see, I last long [01:01.88]My crew is never ever wack because we stand strong [01:04.31]Now if you say my style is wack that's where you're dead wrong [01:06.97]I slayed that buddy in El Segundo then Push it Along [01:09.45]You'd be a fool to reply that Phife is not the man [01:11.68]'Cause you know and I know that you know who I am [01:14.21]A special shout of peace goes out to all my pals, you see [01:16.61]And a middle finger goes for all you punk MC's [01:19.25]'Cause I love it when you wack MC's despise me [01:21.76]They get vexed, I roll next, can't none contest me [01:24.24]I'm just a fly MC who's five foot three and very brave [01:26.72]On top remaining, no home training 'cause I misbehave [01:29.23]I come correct in full effect have all my hoes in check [01:31.82]And before I get the butt the jim must be erect [01:34.17]You see, my aura's positive I don't promote no junk [01:36.65]See, I'm far from a bully and I ain't a punk [01:39.13]Extremity in rhythm, yeah that's what you heard [01:41.61]So just clean out your ears and just check the word [01:44.07] [01:44.85]Check the rhyme y'all, check the rhyme y'all [01:46.57]Check the rhyme y'all, check the rhyme y'all [01:49.19]Check the rhyme y'all, check the rhyme y'all [01:51.67]Check it out, check it out [01:53.78]Check the rhyme y'all, check the rhyme y'all [01:56.84]Check the rhyme y'all, play tapes y'all [01:59.24]Check the rhyme y'all, check the rhyme y'all [02:01.65]Check it out, check it out [02:04.13] [02:04.34]Back in the days on the boulevard of Linden [02:06.72]We used to kick routines and the presence was fittin [02:09.30]It was I, the Phifer (And me, the Abstract) [02:11.78](The rhymes were so rumpin' that the brothers rode the 'zack) [02:14.63]Ayo Tip, do you recall when we used to rock (What?) [02:17.01]Those fly routines on your cousin's block? [02:19.04](Um, let me see, damn I can't remember) [02:21.87](I receive the message and you will play the sender) [02:24.30]You on point Tip? (All the time Phife) [02:26.57]You on point Tip? (Yeah, all the time Phife) [02:29.08]You on point Tip? (Yo, all the time Phife) [02:31.37]So play the resurrector and give the dead some life [02:34.14] [02:34.46]Okay, if knowledge is the key then just show me the lock [02:36.52]Got the scrawny legs but I move just like Lou Brock [02:39.08]With speed, I'm agile plus I'm worth your while [02:41.59]One hundred percent intelligent black child [02:43.99]My optic presentation sizzles the retina [02:46.73]How far must you go to gain respect? Ummm [02:49.29]Well, it's kind of simple, just remain your own [02:51.49]Or you'll be crazy, sad and alone [02:53.84]Industry rule number four-thousand-and-eighty [02:56.66]Record company people are shady [02:58.93]So kids watch your back 'cause I think they smoke crack [03:01.47]I don't doubt it, look at how they act [03:03.64]Well off to better things like a hip-hop forum [03:06.54]Pass me the rock and I'll score 'em with decorum [03:09.10]And proper—what you say Hammer? Proper [03:11.92]Rap is not pop, if you call it that then stop [03:13.98] [03:24.12]NC, y'all check the rhyme y'all [03:26.62]SC, y'all check it out y'all [03:28.82]Virginia, check the rhyme y'all [03:31.30]Check it out, check it out [03:33.83]In London, check the rhyme, y'all