It is a popular song within hip hop and has been referenced by Common in his song "Sum Shit I Wrote" and Masta Ace in eMC's song "What It Stand For?". It can be found on the Def Jam hits compilation, Old 2 New, New 2 Old.
Steve Huey of Allmusic has referred to it as a "slamming party jam".[1]
In popular culture
Mike Tyson chose this song as his introduction music for his first fight upon his prison release.