It's Like That (Redman song)

"It's Like That" is a song by American rapper and producer Redman. It was released on December 10, 1996, through Def Jam Recordings as the lead single from the rapper's third studio album Muddy Waters. Recording sessions took place at Rockin' Reel Recording Studios in New York City. Production was handled by Redman himself with Erick Sermon serving as co-producer. The song features rapping from fellow Hit Squad member K-Solo and contains a sample from Just-Ice's "Cold Getting Dumb".

"It's Like That"
Single by Redman and K-Solo
from the album Muddy Waters
ReleasedDecember 10, 1996
StudioRockin' Reel Recording Studios (New York, NY)
GenreHip hop
Length2:55
LabelDef Jam
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Redman singles chronology
"Funkorama"
(1995)
"It's Like That"
(1996)
"Whateva Man"
(1997)
K-Solo singles chronology
"Headbanger"
(1992)
"It's Like That"
(1996)
Music video
"It's Like That" on YouTube

The song peaked at number 95 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 40 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, number 62 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, number 11 on the Hot Rap Songs and number 2 on the Dance Singles Sales in the United States.

In 2016, Complex ranked the song at No. 47 on their 'The Best Rap Songs of 1996' list.[1]

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."It's Like That (My Big Brother)" (Radio Edit) 
2."That's How It Is (It's Like That)" (Radio Edit) 
3."It's Like That (My Big Brother)" (Instrumental) 
4."It's Like That (My Big Brother)" (LP Version) 
5."It's Like That (My Big Brother)" (A Cappella) 

Personnel

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Charts

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Chart (1996) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[2] 95
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[3] 40
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[4] 62
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[5] 11
US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)[6] 2

References

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  1. ^ Khal (February 22, 2016). "The Best Rap Songs of 1996". Complex. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  2. ^ "Redman Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  3. ^ "Redman Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  4. ^ "Redman Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  5. ^ "Redman Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  6. ^ "Redman Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
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