Like You
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"Like You" is a 2005 hit song duetted by rapper Bow Wow and singer Ciara
. It was written by Jermaine Dupri
, Jaron Alston, and Johnta Austin
, and produced by Dupri and Bryan Michael Cox
for Bow Wow's fourth album entitled Wanted. The song includes the keyboard
chord
of New Edition
's "I'm Leaving You Again" written by J. Alson, Ricky Bell
, and Ralph Tresvant
. "Like You" was released as the album's second single
and it reached #3 on the US Billboard Hot 100
singles chart, and #1 on the US R&B chart. "Like You" was Bow Wow's second top 10 American single, and it was Ciara's fifth. This was the first time Ciara worked with Jermaine Dupri on a song. She would work with Dupri again when they collaborated on Nelly
's song Stepped On My J'z
for Nelly's 2008 album Brass Knuckles
. To date, "Like You" remains Bow Wow's highest charting song.
was directed by Bryan Barber
and set in a high-rise apartment building. In the video, each of the two performers already have a significant other. Bow Wow lives one floor above Ciara and they are infatuated with each other. While in the process of getting ready to meet their respective dates, they rap and sing to each other and have a sequence of talking to each other on the phone. Bow Wow and Ciara encounter each other on the elevator while leaving their apartments and they have an imaginary moment on the elevator. When the elevator reaches the lobby, they go outside to meet their significant others; never acting upon the moment.
Europe Vinyl, 12", Promo http://www.discogs.com/Bow-Wow-Like-You/release/647036
US Vinyl, 12" http://www.discogs.com/Bow-Wow-Feat-Ciara-Like-You/release/1463574
Ciara
Ciara Princess Harris , known mononymously as Ciara, is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, actress and fashion model. Born in Austin, Texas, she traveled around the world during her childhood, only to land in Atlanta, Georgia where she met music producer, Jazze Pha...
. It was written by Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin , known as Jermaine Dupri or JD, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper.- Early life and career :...
, Jaron Alston, and Johnta Austin
Johnta Austin
Johntá Austin is an American singer-songwriter, who is currently signed to Jermaine Dupri's So So Def Recordings. He is commonly known for collaborating with Producers Bryan-Michael Cox, Jermaine Dupri & The Production Team StarGate. Austin was awarded two Grammy Awards for his work on the songs...
, and produced by Dupri and Bryan Michael Cox
Bryan Michael Cox
Bryan-Michael Cox is a GRAMMY award winning American songwriter and record producer.-History:Bryan-Michael Cox was born in Miami and grew up in Houston, where he attended the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. While in the eleventh grade he met and was mentored by Greg Curtis...
for Bow Wow's fourth album entitled Wanted. The song includes the keyboard
Keyboard instrument
A keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
chord
Chord (music)
A chord in music is any harmonic set of two–three or more notes that is heard as if sounding simultaneously. These need not actually be played together: arpeggios and broken chords may for many practical and theoretical purposes be understood as chords...
of New Edition
New Edition
New Edition is an R&B group formed in Boston in 1978. The group reached its height of popularity during the 1980s. They were the progenitors of the boy band movement of the 1980s and 1990s and led the way for groups like New Kids on the Block, Boyz II Men, Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync...
's "I'm Leaving You Again" written by J. Alson, Ricky Bell
Ricky Bell (singer)
Ricky Bell, nicknamed "Slick" is an American R&B singer best known as one of the founding members of New Edition and the lead singer of Bell Biv DeVoe...
, and Ralph Tresvant
Ralph Tresvant
Ralph Tresvant , aka Rizz, is an American tenor singer, best known as one of the lead singers in New Edition.-New Edition:Tresvant sang lead on many of the New Edition lead singles including "Candy Girl", "Cool It Now" and "If It Isn't Love"...
. "Like You" was released as the album's second single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
and it reached #3 on the US 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...
singles chart, and #1 on the US R&B chart. "Like You" was Bow Wow's second top 10 American single, and it was Ciara's fifth. This was the first time Ciara worked with Jermaine Dupri on a song. She would work with Dupri again when they collaborated on Nelly
Nelly
Cornell Iral Haynes, Jr. , better known by his stage name Nelly, is an Grammy Award winning American rapper and actor. He has performed with the rap group St. Lunatics since 1993 and signed to Universal Records in 1999. Under Universal, Nelly began his solo career in 2000 with his debut album...
's song Stepped On My J'z
Stepped on My J'z
"Stepped on My J'z" is a song by American rapper Nelly. The song features American singer Ciara and rapper Jermaine Dupri. It was recorded for Nelly's fifth studio album, Brass Knuckles. The track was produced by Jermaine Dupri, and was released as the second single from the album, but the music...
for Nelly's 2008 album Brass Knuckles
Nelly
Cornell Iral Haynes, Jr. , better known by his stage name Nelly, is an Grammy Award winning American rapper and actor. He has performed with the rap group St. Lunatics since 1993 and signed to Universal Records in 1999. Under Universal, Nelly began his solo career in 2000 with his debut album...
. To date, "Like You" remains Bow Wow's highest charting song.
Music Video
The videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
was directed by Bryan Barber
Bryan Barber
Bryan Barber is a music video and motion picture director. He has directed many music videos for popular artists.-Personal:Barber graduated from Sacramento, CA Hiram Johnson High School in 1988...
and set in a high-rise apartment building. In the video, each of the two performers already have a significant other. Bow Wow lives one floor above Ciara and they are infatuated with each other. While in the process of getting ready to meet their respective dates, they rap and sing to each other and have a sequence of talking to each other on the phone. Bow Wow and Ciara encounter each other on the elevator while leaving their apartments and they have an imaginary moment on the elevator. When the elevator reaches the lobby, they go outside to meet their significant others; never acting upon the moment.
Track listings
Europe Promo CD http://www.discogs.com/Bow-Wow-Like-You/release/1600413- 1 Like You [Album Version] 3:24 Featuring - Ciara
- 2 Like You [Instrumental] 3:25
- 3 Call Out Hook 0:12
Europe Vinyl, 12", Promo http://www.discogs.com/Bow-Wow-Like-You/release/647036
- A1 Like You [Album Version] 3:24
- A2 Like You [Instrumental] 3:25
- B1 Like You [The Paduans Remix] 3:52
- B2 Like You [The Paduans Remix Instrumental] 3:52
- B3 Like You [Octave Remix] 3:16
US Vinyl, 12" http://www.discogs.com/Bow-Wow-Feat-Ciara-Like-You/release/1463574
- A1 Like You [Acappella]
- A2 Like You [Instrumental With Background Vocals]
- B1 Like You [Album]
- B1 Like You [Instrumental]
Charts
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Singles Chart | 16 |
| Australian Urban Chart | 4 |
| German Singles Chart | 39 |
| Irish Singles Chart | 4 |
| UK Singles Chart | 17 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 3 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Rap Tracks | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Pop 100 | 9 |