"Like I Used To" is a song recorded by American singer Tinashe. It was released for digital download and streaming by RCA Records on July 13, 2018. The song was written by Tinashe alongside the producers of the song, Smash David and Hitmaka.[1] The song was the lead single off Tinashe's now-scrapped fourth studio album Nashe.
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| Single by Tinashe | ||||
| Released | July 13, 2018 | |||
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| Length | 3:08 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
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Composition
edit"Liked I Used to" is a pop-R&B song described as "brisk and wistful",[2] with a "mixture of sensuality and electronic music".[3] It runs for 3 minutes and 8 seconds.[4] The production being trap-influenced[5][6] with a "sleek, shimmery beat",[7] Tinashe talks about the breakup of her previous relationship with NBA Ben Simmons.[2][8]
Critical reception
editBillboard's Alessandra Rincón calls "Like I Used To" Tinashe "asserting" her "newfound independence".[9] Michael Love Michael of Paper Magazine describes the song as a "breakup jam".[10] Alex Zidel from HotNewHipHop writes "Too busy in her bag to still care about the past, the only thing in Tinashe's future is money and she's making that clear on 'Like I Used To' [...] and gives us the first taste at the direction Tinashe is headed in, speaking her mind and possibly divulging how she really feels about her relationship with Simmons."[11]
Artwork
editThe cover shows a Polaroid picture Tinashe popping a champagne bottle, while a red frown covers Tinashe's face along with the words "XO Nashe".[12]
Charts
edit| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[13] | 27 |
References
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- ^ a b DeVille, Chris (13 July 2018). "Tinashe Seems To Address Ben Simmons On "Like I Used To": Listen - Stereogum". Stereogum. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ "Listen To Tinashe's "Like I Used To" Single". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. 13 July 2018. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ "Like I Used To - Single by Tinashe on Apple Music". Apple Inc. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ Williams, Aaron (13 July 2018). "Tinashe's 'Like I Used To' Proves The Singer Is Back On Her R&B Grind". Uproxx. Uproxx Media Group. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ Gotrich, Lars (13 July 2018). "Surprise Singles Friday: Mary J. Blige, Ariana Grande, Metric, Tinashe And Daughters : All Songs Considered : NPR". NPR. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ Kreps, Daniel (13 July 2018). "Hear Tinashe Unload on Ex on New Single 'Like I Used To' – Rolling Stone". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ Espinoza, Joshua (13 July 2018). "Tinashe Is Back With Brand New Track "Like I Used To"". Complex. Complex Media. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ Rincón, Alessandra (13 July 2018). "Tinashe's "Like I Used To": Listen". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ Love Michael, Michael (13 July 2018). "Bops Only: 10 Songs You Need to Start Your Weekend Right". Paper. Paper Communications. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ Zidel, Alex (13 July 2018). "Tinashe Is Living For Herself On "Like I Used To"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ Marcus, Ezra (13 July 2018). "Is Tinashe's "Like I Used To" a Shot at Ben Simmons". Spin. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 23, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2018.