I Like (Montell Jordan song)

"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.

"I Like"
Single by Montell Jordan featuring Slick Rick
from the album The Nutty Professor and More...
A-side"Falling"
B-side"Come Around"
ReleasedJune 11, 1996
GenreR&B, hip hop soul
Length4:44
LabelDef Jam
Songwriter(s)Montell Jordan, Ricky Waters
Producer(s)Derick "D Man" McElveen, James Earl Jones
Montell Jordan singles chronology
"Somethin' 4 da Honeyz"
(1995)
"I Like"
(1996)
"Falling"
(1996)
Slick Rick singles chronology
"Sittin' in My Car"
(1995)
"I Like"
(1996)
"Got to Give It Up"
(1996)
Music video
"I Like" on YouTube

Single track listing

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A-Side

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  1. "I Like" (LP Version)- 4:44
  2. "I Like" (Radio Edit)- 4:10

B-Side

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  1. "I Like" (TV track)- 4:44
  2. "I Like" (A Cappella)- 4:44
  3. "Come Around"- 3:55 (Dos of Soul)

Charts

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Weekly charts

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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

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Chart (1996) Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] 62

References

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  1. ^ "Montell Jordan feat. Slick Rick – I Like". Top 40 Singles.
  2. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  3. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  4. ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  5. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  6. ^ "Montell Jordan Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
  7. ^ "Montell Jordan Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
  8. ^ "Montell Jordan Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
  9. ^ "1996 The Year in Music". Billboard. Vol. 108, no. 52. December 28, 1996. p. YE-40. Retrieved June 30, 2021.