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I Like It Like That (Hot Chelle Rae song)

"I Like It Like That" is a song by American rock band Hot Chelle Rae. It was released as the second single from their second album Whatever on October 4, 2011. "I Like It Like That" was released to mainstream radio on September 27, 2011.[2] The song features vocals from American hip hop group New Boyz. The song peaked at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.

"I Like It Like That"
Single by Hot Chelle Rae featuring New Boyz
from the album Whatever
ReleasedOctober 4, 2011
Recorded2011
GenrePop rock[1]
Length3:08
2:46 (no rap version)
LabelRCA/Jive
Songwriter(s)
  • Ryan Follese
  • Nash Overstreet
  • Andrew Goldstein
  • Dan Book
  • Alexei Misoul
  • Emanuel Kiriakou
  • Evan Kidd Bogart
  • Lindy Robbins
  • E. Benjamin
  • D. Thomas
Producer(s)
Hot Chelle Rae singles chronology
"Tonight Tonight"
(2011) 		"I Like It Like That"
(2011) 		"Honestly"
(2012)
New Boyz singles chronology
"Better with the Lights Off"
(2011) 		"I Like It Like That"
(2011) 		"FMS"
(2012)
Music video
"I Like It Like That " on YouTube

Composition edit

"I Like It Like That" was written by Andrew Goldstein, Ryan Follese, Nash Overstreet, Dan Book, Alexei Misoul, Emanuel Kiriakou, Evan Kidd Bogart, Lindy Robbins, E. Benjamin and D. Thomas. According to Overstreet, the song was written in a garage in Grenada Hills, California.[3]

Critical reception edit

"I Like It Like That" was met with mixed reviews from music critics. MTV described the track a "polished, hook-laden, synthy pop-rock record."[1] Jenna Hally Rubenstein of MTV stated, "'I Like It Like That' would have been a perfect accompaniment to the middle-of-summer heat, but let's just act like fall's not coming and keep this track on repeat anyway."[1] Shahryar Rizvi of the Dallas Observer gave a negative review of the song calling it "mediocre." He was critical of the track for its cliché lyrics and stated the collaboration with New Boyz, "meager."[4]

Music video edit

A music video to accompany the release of "I Like It Like That" was first released on October 7, 2011, at a total length of three minutes and thirty-one seconds.[5] The video has since reached 31 million views.[6]

Edited version edit

The song has been used and promoted to kids on Radio Disney. There is an edited or "clean" version of the song that replaces "damn" with "yeah" or "hey", "make the girls take it all off" with "all the girls singing along", "as the cops roll up" with "as my friends roll up", "bought out the bar" with "valet'd the car", and "drinks on me" with "follow me".

Track listing edit

  • Digital download
  1. I Like It Like That (feat. New Boyz) – 3:08
  2. I Like It Like That (Goldstein Remix) – 4:30
  3. I Like It Like That (Vanguard Remix) – 3:44

Charts edit

Certifications edit

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[19] 2× Platinum 140,000^
New Zealand (RMNZ)[20] Platinum 15,000*
United States (RIAA)[21] Platinum 1,000,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Jenna Hally Rubenstein (September 19, 2011). "New Song: Hot Chelle Rae Featuring New Boyz, 'I Like It Like That'". MTV. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  2. ^ "Airplay Archive: CHR". FMQB. Archived from the original on November 1, 2009. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  3. ^ John J. Moser (October 14, 2011). "Talking with Hot Chelle Rae: After 'Tonight Tonight,' they're ready for 'Whatever'". The Morning Call. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  4. ^ Shahryar Rizvi (October 13, 2011). "The Problem With... Hot Chelle Rae's I Like It Like That". Dallas Observer. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  5. ^ Jenna Hally Rubenstein (October 7, 2011). "New Video: Hot Chelle Rae Featuring New Boyz, 'I Like It Like That'". MTV. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  6. ^ Hot Chelle Rae - I Like It Like That on YouTube
  7. ^ "Hot Chelle Rae – I Like It Like That". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  8. ^ "Hot Chelle Rae feat. New Boyz – I Like It Like That" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
  9. ^ "Hot Chelle Rae feat. New Boyz – I Like It Like That" (in French). Ultratip.
  10. ^ "Hot Chelle Rae Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  11. ^ "Hot Chelle Rae Chart History (Japan Hot 100)". Billboard.
  12. ^ "Hot Chelle Rae feat. New Boyz – I Like It Like That" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  13. ^ "Hot Chelle Rae feat. New Boyz – I Like It Like That". Top 40 Singles.
  14. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201226 into search.
  15. ^ "Hot Chelle Rae Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  16. ^ "Hot Chelle Rae Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  17. ^ "Chart Highlights: Hot Chelle Rae Heats Up Adult Pop Songs". Billboard. 2011-12-12.
  18. ^ "Jaarlijsten 2012" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  19. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2012 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
  20. ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Hot Chelle Rae – I Like It Like That". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
  21. ^ "American single certifications – Hot Chelle Rae – I Like It Like That". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
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