"I Like" is a song by American artist Montell Jordan and Slick Rick that appeared both on Montell's second album, More... and the Nutty Professor soundtrack. Co-produced by Derick "D Man" McElveen and James Earl Jones, "I Like" became a hit in both the US, where it peaked at 28 on the Billboard Hot 100, and the UK, where it peaked at 24 on the UK Singles Chart. "I Like" was also Slick Rick's first single since his release from prison.
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| Single by Montell Jordan featuring Slick Rick | ||||
| from the album The Nutty Professor and More... | ||||
| A-side | "Falling" | |||
| B-side | "Come Around" | |||
| Released | June 11, 1996 | |||
| Genre | R&B, hip hop soul | |||
| Length | 4:44 | |||
| Label | Def Jam | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Montell Jordan, Ricky Waters | |||
| Producer(s) | Derick "D Man" McElveen, James Earl Jones | |||
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| Slick Rick singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "I Like" on YouTube | ||||
Single track listing
editA-Side
edit- "I Like" (LP Version)- 4:44
- "I Like" (Radio Edit)- 4:10
B-Side
edit- "I Like" (TV track)- 4:44
- "I Like" (A Cappella)- 4:44
- "Come Around"- 3:55 (Dos of Soul)
Charts
editWeekly charts
edit| Chart (1996) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[1] | 9 |
| Scotland (OCC)[2] | 79 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[3] | 24 |
| UK Dance (OCC)[4] | 5 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[5] | 6 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 28 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 11 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[8] | 20 |
Year-end charts
edit| Chart (1996) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] | 62 |
References
edit- ^ "Montell Jordan feat. Slick Rick – I Like". Top 40 Singles.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
- ^ "Montell Jordan Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
- ^ "Montell Jordan Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
- ^ "Montell Jordan Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
- ^ "1996 The Year in Music". Billboard. Vol. 108, no. 52. December 28, 1996. p. YE-40. Retrieved June 30, 2021.