I Like It Like That
Pete Rodriguez
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Oh, I am feeling good tonight Let me say this now Here and now let's get this face Bogaloo, baby, I made it play Because I give all the life can be You know it all, I'm kind a heartbeat Just command your feet to skate Pick up your arms and make a shake Baby, if you fake your shy Do me a favor, honey, go with some pleasant heart Yeah, baby I like it like that You gotta believe me what I tell you I said, I like it like that A boogaloo, I made it, baby I like it like that I like it like that I said, I like it like that And I want it like that I like it like that I got soul, I got soul I said, I like it like that I got soul, baby look at me I like it like that Yeah, baby I said, I like it like that I like it like that I like it like that Stomp your feet if you think of me Clap your hands if you want some more I like it like that Yeah, baby I said, I like it like that I like it like that I like it like that And I want it like that I said, I like it like that Give it to me, do it to me Give it to me I like it like that Yeah, baby I said, I like it like that I got soul, I got beat I like it like that I got soul, baby look at me I said, I like it like that Yeah, baby I like it like Stomp your feet if you think of me Clap your hands if you want some more Yeah, yeah Suéltala and come along to this now Yeah, hold on Your looking good, now Let me feel your soul Listen to me Don't be shy Join the party Say as I say Like this, si You're ready now Yeah I like it, I like, I like that I like it, I like, I like that I like it, I like, I like that I like it, I like, I like that I like it, I like, I like that (Ah, say it again) I like it like that Yeah, baby I said I like it like that Before I go, I wanna say I like it like that The boogaloo I made, yeah I said I like it like that Yeah
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Written by: Tony Pabon, Manny Rodriguez
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10 facts about this song
Genres"I Like It Like That" is classified under the genres of Boogaloo, Afro-Cuban jazz, and Salsa. Boogaloo is a fusion of Latin and soul/R&B music popular in the 60s in New York.
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ReleaseThe song was released in 1967 as part of Pete Rodriguez's album named "I Like It Like That (A Mi Me Gusta Así)".
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Popularity and Influence"I Like It Like That" gained significant popularity in 1967, helping to boost the mainstream acceptance of Latin music in the United States.
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Sampled/ReusedThe song has been sampled, covered, and remixed by various artists over the years, highlighting its enduring influence in popular music. Notable examples include the Blackout All-Stars' cover for the soundtrack of the 1994 film "I Like It Like That", and Cardi B's 2018 song "I Like It".
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Connected to AdsThe song was used in a nationwide campaign for Burger King in 2008. It has also been used by PepsiCo for a Frito-Lay's ad campaign.
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Musical Composition"I Like It Like That" features a distinctive piano montuno rhythm, a standard in many forms of Latin music.
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Pete RodriguezKnown as 'The King of Boogaloo', Pete Rodriguez is a leading figure of the Boogaloo genre, which combines elements of soul, R&B, and Afro-Cuban Music.
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Grammy Hall of FameIn 2021, "I Like It Like That" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, recognizing its historical significance.
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English and Spanish LyricsThe song includes lyrics in both English and Spanish, reflecting the multicultural background of its creator and intended audience.
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Album SuccessThe album that contains this song, "I Like It Like That (A Mi Me Gusta Así)", is considered one of the most important albums in the history of Boogaloo music. The title track is often regarded as the most popular song in that album.
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