I Like (Montell Jordan song)
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"I Like" is a single by 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.
Montell Jordan
Montell Jordan is a former American R&B singer-songwriter and record producer. Jordan became the main solo male artist on its Def Soul imprint until leaving the label in 2003. Of his live performances it is often regarded that he is a rock oriented musician, with Jordan even going as far as to...
and Slick Rick
Slick Rick
Richard Walters , better known by his stage name Slick Rick is a Grammy-nominated English-American rapper...
that appeared both on Montell's second album, More... and the Nutty Professor soundtrack
The Nutty Professor (soundtrack)
The Nutty Professor soundtrack is the soundtrack to the 1996 comedy film, The Nutty Professor. It was released on 1996 through Def Jam Recordings and contained hip hop and R&B music. The album fared well on the Billboard charts, peaking at #8 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop...
. 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
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, and the UK, where it peaked at 24 on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
. "I Like" was also Slick Rick's first single since his release from prison.
B-Side
- "I Like" (TV Track)- 4:44
- "I Like" (A Cappella)- 4:44
- "Come Around"- 3:55 (Dos of Soul)
Charts
| Chart (1996) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Hot 100 | 28 |
| Billboard Hot R&B / Hip-Hop Songs | 11 |
| Billboard Rhythmic Top 40 | 20 |
| Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | 9 |