Be Like That (Kane Brown, Swae Lee and Khalid song)

"Be Like That" is a song by American musicians Kane Brown, Swae Lee, and Khalid. It was released on July 10, 2020, through RCA Records Nashville as the third single from Brown's third EP Mixtape, Vol. 1.

"Be Like That"
Single by Kane Brown, Swae Lee and Khalid
from the EP Mixtape, Vol. 1
ReleasedJuly 10, 2020 (2020-07-10)
Genre
Length3:11
LabelRCA Nashville
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Charlie Handsome
Kane Brown singles chronology
"Worldwide Beautiful"
(2020)
"Be Like That"
(2020)
"Worship You"
(2020)
Swae Lee singles chronology
"Reality Check"
(2020)
"Be Like That"
(2020)
"Thrusting"
(2020)
Khalid singles chronology
"Experience"
(2020)
"Be Like That"
(2020)
"So Done"
(2020)
Music video
"Be Like That" on YouTube

Background and composition

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Brown discussed the song's meaning in a statement to Billboard, saying: "It's about all the different feelings you can have in a relationship. And trying not to overthink it."[2] "Be Like That" mixes country with "infectious" pop and hip-hop elements.[1]

Music video

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The lyric video was uploaded on July 10, 2020.[3] The official music video was released on August 19, 2020, and was directed by Alex Alvga. Being set in the 1940s, it features the three singers taking over the Pink Motel in Sun Valley, California and showcasing a classic diner, as well as an empty pool with vintage TVs.[4][5]

Personnel

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Credits adapted from YouTube and Tidal.[6]

  • Charlie Handsome – Producer
  • Denis Kosiak – Mixing
  • Khalif Brown – Songwriting
  • Alexander Izquierdo – Songwriting
  • James Keely – Engineering
  • Khalid Robinson – Songwriting
  • Randy Lanphear – Producer / Vocal Producer
  • Michael Piroli – Engineering
  • Kuk Harrell – Producer / Vocal Producer
  • Ryan Vojtesak – Producer / Songwriting
  • Jeff Braun – Engineering / Vocal Engineering
  • Mike Will – Producer / Songwriting
  • Dale Becker – Mastering
  • Hector Vega - Mastering

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Chart (2020) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[7] 53
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] 6
Canada AC (Billboard)[9] 31
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[10] 1
Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[11] 5
Global 200 (Billboard)[12] 44
US Billboard Hot 100[13] 19
US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[14] 11
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[15] 8
US Rolling Stone Top 100[16] 17

Year-end charts

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Chart (2020) Position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[17] 55
US Billboard Hot 100[18] 88
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[19] 45
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[20] 38
Chart (2021) Position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[21] 55

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[22] Gold 35,000
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[23] Gold 20,000
Canada (Music Canada)[24] 6× Platinum 480,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[25] Silver 200,000
United States (RIAA)[26] 4× Platinum 4,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ a b Rania Aniftos (July 10, 2020). "Kane Brown Calls on Khalid & Swae Lee for 'Be Like That': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
  2. ^ Annie Martin (July 10, 2020). "Kane Brown releases 'Be Like That' with Khalid, Swae Lee". UPI. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
  3. ^ "Kane Brown, Swae Lee, Khalid - Be Like That (Lyric Video)". YouTube. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
  4. ^ Taylor Fields (August 20, 2020). "Kane Brown Drops 'Be Like That' Music Video With Swae Lee & Khalid". iHeartRadio. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
  5. ^ Cillea Houghton (August 22, 2020). "Kane Brown, Khalid + Swae Lee Team for 'Be Like That' Video". tasteofcountry.com. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
  6. ^ "Be Like That (Feat. Swae Lee & Khalid" – via www.youtube.com.
  7. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 21 September 2020". No. 1594. Australian Recording Industry Association. September 21, 2020. {{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)
  8. ^ "Kane Brown Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
  9. ^ "Kane Brown Chart History (Canada AC)". Billboard. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
  10. ^ "Kane Brown Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  11. ^ "Kane Brown Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
  12. ^ "Kane Brown Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
  13. ^ "Kane Brown Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
  14. ^ "Kane Brown Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
  15. ^ "Kane Brown Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
  16. ^ "Top 100 Songs, September 11, 2020 - September 17, 2020". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on January 12, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
  17. ^ "Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  18. ^ "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  19. ^ "Adult Pop Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  20. ^ "Pop Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  21. ^ "Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  22. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2020 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
  23. ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Kane Brown, Swae Lee, Khalid – Be Like That" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  24. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Kane Brown – Be Like That". Music Canada. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
  25. ^ "British single certifications – Kane Brown/Swae Lee/Khalid – Be Like That". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  26. ^ "American single certifications – Kane Brown – Be Like That". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 30, 2022.