Roc Ya Body (Mic Check 1 2) Explained

Roc Ya Body (Mic Check 1 2)
Cover:	Roc_Ya_Body.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	MVP featuring Stagga Lee
Album:	Stagga Lee presents MVP
Label:	Casablanca
Producer:	Robert Clivillés
Chronology:	MVP
Next Title:	Bounce, Shake, Move, Stop!
Next Year:	2006

"Roc Ya Body (Mic Check 1 2)" is the debut single of American hip hop group MVP featuring rapper Stagga Lee. Released in the United States in August 2003, it reached number 82 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the first song issued on Casablanca Records to appear on the Hot 100 since Animotion's "I Want You" in 1986.^[1] In 2005, the song was released worldwide, peaking at number five on the UK Singles Chart, number six on the Irish Singles Chart, and number 15 on the Dutch Single Top 100. The group released a follow-up single called "Bounce, Shake, Move, Stop!" in the United Kingdom the following year.

Music video

In the music video, the main singer opens a gate to reveal many scantily clad dancers who then dance around the group.

Track listings

US 12-inch single^[2]

A1. "Roc Ya Body 'Mic Check 1,2'" (main mix) – 3:24

B1. "Roc Ya Body 'Mic Check 1,2'" (instrumental) – 3:24

B2. "Roc Ya Body 'Mic Check 1,2'" (acappella) – 3:22

UK CD1^[3]

1. "Roc Ya Body 'Mic Check 1,2'" (The MVP radio edit)
2. "Roc Ya Body 'Mic Check 1,2'" (The MVP club mix)
3. "Roc Ya Body 'Mic Check 1,2'" (Robi-Rob's Roc da Jeep vocal mix)
4. "Roc Ya Body 'Mic Check 1,2'" (Robi-Rob's Boriqua Anthem vocal mix)
5. "Roc Ya Body 'Mic Check 1,2'" (DJ Zinc vocal mix)
6. "Roc Ya Body 'Mic Check 1,2'" (Jupiter Ace vocal mix)
7. "Roc Ya Body 'Mic Check 1,2'" (enhanced video)

UK CD2 and European CD single^{[4] [5]}

1. "Roc Ya Body 'Mic Check 1,2'" (The MVP radio edit)
2. Stagga Lee presents MVP – "Hip Hop (Is What I Am)"

UK 12-inch single^[6]

A1. "Roc Ya Body 'Mic Check 1,2'" (The MVP club mix)

A2. "Roc Ya Body 'Mic Check 1,2'" (Jupiter Ace vocal mix)

B1. "Roc Ya Body 'Mic Check 1,2'" (DJ Zinc vocal mix)

B2. "Roc Ya Body 'Mic Check 1,2'" (Robi-Rob's Boriqua Anthem vocal mix)

Australian CD single^[7]

1. "Roc Ya Body 'Mic Check 1,2'" (The M.V.P. radio edit)
2. "Roc Ya Body 'Mic Check 1,2'" (The M.V.P. club mix)
3. "Roc Ya Body 'Mic Check 1,2'" (Robi-Rob's Roc da Jeep vocal mix)
4. "Roc Ya Body 'Mic Check 1,2'" (Robi-Rob's Boriqua Anthem vocal mix)
5. "Roc Ya Body 'Mic Check 1,2'" (DJ Zinc vocal mix)
6. "Roc Ya Body 'Mic Check 1,2'" (Jupiter Ace vocal mix)

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2003–2006)	Peak position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)^[8]	19
Greece (IFPI)^[9]	16
Ireland Dance (IRMA)^[10]	1
US Billboard Hot 100^[11]	82
US Dance Radio Airplay (Billboard)^[12]	33
US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)^[13]	35

Year-end charts

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)
United States	August 4, 2003	Rhythmic contemporary radio	Casablanca	^[15]
United Kingdom	June 20, 2005	CD	Positiva	^[16]
Australia	August 22, 2005			^[17]

External links

• Official YouTube music video

Notes and References

1. Casablanca, The Sequel. Bronson. Fred. Fred Bronson. Billboard. 115. 42. 51. October 18, 2003.
2. Roc Ya Body 'Mic Check 1,2'. M.V.P.. 2003. US 12-inch single vinyl disc. Casablanca Records. B0001366-11.
3. Roc Ya Body 'Mic Check 1,2'. MVP. 2005. UK CD1 liner notes. Positiva Records. CDTIVS219, 7243 872618 0 8.
4. Roc Ya Body 'Mic Check 1,2'. MVP. 2005. UK CD2 liner notes. Positiva Records. CDTIV219, 7243 872618 2 2.
5. Roc Ya Body 'Mic Check 1,2'. MVP. 2005. European CD single liner notes. Positiva Records. 0946 3 32363 2 5.
6. Roc Ya Body 'Mic Check 1,2'. MVP. 2005. UK 12-inch single sleeve. Positiva Records. 12TIV219.
7. Roc Ya Body 'Mic Check 1,2'. M.V.P.. 2005. Australian CD single liner notes. Positiva Records, EMI Records. 0946 3 33710 2 6.
8. Web site: The ARIA Report: European Top 20 Charts – Week Commencing 4th July 2005. ARIA. 26. July 4, 2005. dead. https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20080222222429/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20050720-0000/ISSUE801.pdf. February 22, 2008. May 15, 2022.
9. Web site: Top 50 Singles Εβδομάδα 18–24/9. IFPI. el. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20050924140922/http://www.ifpi.gr/chart03.htm. September 24, 2005. July 5, 2020. See Best Position column.
10. Web site: Top 10 Dance Singles, Week Ending 14 July 2005. GfK Chart-Track. May 17, 2019.
11. Billboard Hot 100. Billboard. October 25, 2003. August 10, 2023.
12. Dance/Mix Show Airplay. Billboard. August 30, 2003. subscription. August 10, 2023.
13. Rhythmic Airplay. Billboard. September 6, 2003. subscription. August 10, 2023.
14. Web site: End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2005. Official Charts Company. May 17, 2019.
15. Going for Adds. Radio & Records. 1515. 27. August 1, 2003.
16. New Releases: Singles. Music Week. 35. June 18, 2005.
17. Web site: The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 22/08/2005. https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20050819140000/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20050820-0000/ISSUE808.pdf. dead. 2005-08-19. ARIA. 28. August 22, 2005. October 12, 2021.