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I Like Dat

"I Like Dat" is a song by American singers T-Pain and Kehlani. It was released on May 14, 2021, through Nappy Boy and Empire. The song is a "sequel" of T-Pain's song "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')" (2007).[2]

Background

In early May 2021, T-Pain went live on Instagram with Mark Zuckerberg to discuss Zuckerberg sending him messages. At the end of the livestream, T-Pain introduced Kehlani and announced their collaboration.[3] In a statement, T-Pain expressed that Kehlani "has been one of the best to work with", saying: "[They] did [their] thing on this track and made it what it is."[4]

Composition

The song is written in the key of F♯ Minor, with a tempo of 88 beats per minute. The Song's intro is taken from a sample of T-Pain's 2007 hit single Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin'), released 14 years earlier.[5]

Music video

An accompanying "cowboy-style" music video was released on June 24, 2021, and directed by Christian Breslauer.[6] The video features T-Pain arriving in a town "on his horse and buggy to sell his self-made "drank" to the townsfolk". Kehlani plays his associate, a townswoman "downing [their] drink and making out with a fellow townswoman, which arouses the gunslingers". T-Pain makes a profit and performs the song with Kehlani in a saloon before they set off for another town.[7]

Remix

The official remix features American rapper Bia and was released October 1, 2021.[8]

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[14] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release history and versions for "I Like Dat"
Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
Various May 14, 2021
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 Original Nappy Boy [15]
United States June 1, 2021 Rhythmic contemporary [16]
Various October 1, 2021
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 Bia remix [17]

References

  1. ^ Kelly, Dylan (June 24, 2021). "Watch T-Pain and Kehlani Command A Western Town In New "I Like Dat" Music Video". Hypebeast. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  2. ^ Bloom, Madison (May 14, 2021). "T-Pain and Kehlani Share New Song "I Like Dat": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  3. ^ "T-Pain and Kehlani Team Up on 'I Like Dat'". Rap-up. May 14, 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  4. ^ Shaffer, Claire (May 14, 2021). "T-Pain, Kehlani Team Up for New Song 'I Like Dat'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  5. ^ "I Like Dat by T-Pain and Kehlani on Beatsource".
  6. ^ George, Rachel (June 24, 2021). "T-Pain and Kehlani release music video for "I Like Dat"". ABC Audio. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  7. ^ Bwauchamp, Jakori (June 30, 2021). "T-Pain and Kehlani Debut 'I Like Dat' Video". Rated R&B. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  8. ^ "T-Pain & Kehlani Tap Bia for "I Like Dat (Remix)"". HNHH. October 2021.
  9. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 24, 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  10. ^ "T-Pain Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  11. ^ "T-Pain Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  12. ^ "T-Pain Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  13. ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  14. ^ "American single certifications – T-Pain – I Like Dat". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  15. ^ "I Like Dat - Single by T-Pain & Kehlani". 14 May 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021 – via Apple Music.
  16. ^ "Future Releases for Rhythmic Radio Stations". All Access. Archived from the original on May 31, 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  17. ^ "I Like Dat (feat. BIA & Kehlani) - Single by T-Pain & Kehlani". October 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2021 – via Apple Music.