Like It Like That
A Tribe Called Quest
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We was in the back of the joint cooling out And I saw this girl, asked her if she like it like that Nod her head yes, therefore I didn't stress Let my beat keep knocking cause we rock it like that Bust your ass slow, as if you didn't know Put my mic inside your brain zone, don't dis home dis It's the rhyme, it's the beat that vibe all together That makes the competitors sound like this Really do I care yo, I let down my hair When the music's up loud man, I Jones real rad Lyrical valow, in club, in the go In jeep in America, tribe go mad Females ride when my niggas just ride With the songs we creating and musically relating Sex niggas talk, my body's in chart Meanwhile they boot shaking On some funk shit faking Wait, I can't front, stick men Here's a few who really come to do What they say gonna do Back at the ranch There's no car branch Everybody gonna move when we say move Do you like it? Say yeah if you like it like that (YEAH) Do you like it? Hell yeah if you like it like that (HELL YEAH) Do you like it? Tell me if you like it like that (YEAH) Do you like it? Verse two if you like it like that (COME ON) Who could be the one Rhyming ill, having fun Blowing up, making musical memories and things Elevate your thoughts on the vibe that we brought While we climbing we shine like a super bowl ring You could do it too I mean hot like we do It's a lot like we do and make your own mark It's deeper than the song Hope you live your life long When you win, how you start, kid you gotta have heart Niggas in my shit, move Give a nigga room Back it up, it's a grown man making on time Plus you damn similar to Newport's Smoking ain't a new sport Smoke you sister in vendible Gotta spread love, no matter where you are Where you at, where you went Cause nobody want beef Fountain is good, just flows like a river Just go with a nigga, kid my stay ain't brief Put your heart in the day, in the night, family enemies but yo I Really don't wet that We was in the back of the joint cooling out And saw this girl Asked if her if she like it like that, yo You like it that
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Written by: Ali Shaheed Jones-Muhammad, Kamaal Ibn John Fareed, Malik Izaak Taylor
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12 facts about this song
Group formation"A Tribe Called Quest" was an American hip-hop collective formed in 1985 composed of Q-Tip, Phife Dawg, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, and Jarobi White.
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Album Information"Like It Like That" is a song from their fifth album "The Love Movement". Released in 1998, the album capitalized on the jazzy, laid-back style of their previous album, "Beats, Rhymes and Life".
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Producer Details"Like It Like That" was produced by the Ummah, a music production collective, composed of Q-Tip, Ali Shaheed Muhammad and the Detroit-based producer J Dilla.
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Lyrical ContentThe song is known for its abstract lyrics with a touch of conscious awareness, a characteristic feature of A Tribe Called Quest's style.
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CollaborationThe track "Like It Like That" showcases the group's brilliant teamwork and synergy. Q-Tip and Phife Dawg, despite their often tumultuous relationship, brilliantly synergise their unique lyrical styles in this song.
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Reception"Like It Like That" was well-received by music critics and hip-hop fans alike, and was often praised for its smooth beats and witty lyrics. The song, while not released as a single, had an important role in the overall success of "The Love Movement" album.
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InfluenceOver the years, the song, like many others by A Tribe Called Quest, came to be recognized as an essential staple in the hip-hop genre during the 90s, laying the groundwork for what would eventually become the alternative hip-hop sub-genre.
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SampleThe song is remembered for its usage of creative samples, including elements of "Sing a Simple Song" by Sly & the Family Stone and "South Carolina" by Gil Scott-Heron. These samples accentuated the song's funkiness and soulfulness, helping it stand out.
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TributesFollowing the death of Phife Dawg in 2016, "Like It Like That" was often played by radio stations and at concerts as a tribute to his significant contribution to hip-hop.
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LegacyThe track "Like It Like That" continues to influence modern artists across the hip-hop spectrum, affirming A Tribe Called Quest's enduring legacy in the music industry.
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Live PerformancesThe song was a favorite during A Tribe Called Quest's live performances, often used to energize the crowd with its upbeat musicality and lyrical flow.
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Genre ClassificationWhile primarily categorised as hip hop, the song's use of jazz and funk elements set it apart from its contemporaries and helped define ATCQ's unique sound.
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