I Like It

J Balvin, Cardi B, Bad Bunny

About I Like It

"I Like It" is a song recorded by American rapper Cardi B with Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny and Colombian singer J Balvin for her debut studio album Invasion of Privacy (2018). It was released on May 25, 2018 to radio stations through Atlantic Records as the fourth single from the album. "I Like It" is a Latin trap song that comprises a trap beat and salsa music. It was written by the three performers along with Jordan Thorpe and Klenord Raphael, while the production was handled by J. White Did It, Tainy, Craig Kallman and Invincible. The song contains a sample from "I Like It Like That", with Tony Pabón, Manny Rodriguez, and Benny Bonnilla being credited as co-writers. Work on the song took from October 2017 to early April 2018. Its music video was filmed in Little Havana, Miami. The single topped the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Cardi B's second number one, the most for a female rapper in the chart's history, and the first for both Bad Bunny and J Balvin. It also reached the top 10 in Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Billboard staff, Los Angeles Times, and Apple Music's editorial selection ranked it as the best song of the year. The single was nominated for Record of the Year at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards. 


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Yeah baby, I like it like that
You gotta believe me when I tell you
I said I like it like that
You gotta believe me when I tell you
I said I like it like

Now I like dollars, I like diamonds
I like stunting, I like shining
I like million dollar deals
Where's my pen? Bitch I'm signin'
I like those Balenciagas, the ones that look like socks
I like going to the jeweler, I put rocks all in my watch
I like texts from my exes when they want a second chance
I like proving niggas wrong, I do what they say I can't
They call me Cardi Bardi, banging body
Spicy mami, hot tamale
Hotter than a Somali, fur coat, Ferrari
Hop out the stu', jump in the coupe (the coupe)
Big Dipper on top of the roof
Flexing on bitches as hard as I can
Eating halal, driving the Lam'
Told that bitch I'm sorry though
'Bout my coins like Mario (Mario)
Yeah they call me Cardi B, I run this shit like cardio
Oh, facts

Diamond district in the Jag' (I said I like it like that)
Certified, you know I'm gang, gang, gang, gang (I said I like it like)
Drop the top and blow the brains (I said I like it like that)
Oh he's so handsome, what's his name? (I said I like it)
Oh I need the dollars (I said I like it like that) (ch-ching)
Beat it up like piñatas (I said I like it like)
Tell the driver, close the curtains (I said I like it like that)
Bad bitch make him nervous (I said I like it)
Cardi B

Chambean, chambean, pero no jalan (¡jalan!)
Tú compras to'a las Jordan, bobo, a mí me las regalan (jejeje)
I spend in the club (wuh), what you have in the bank (yeh)
This is the new religion, bang, en latino gang, gang, yeh
Trato de hacer dieta (yeh)
Pero es que en el closet tengo mucha grasa (wuh)
Ya mude la Gucci pa' dentro de casa, yeh (¡wuh!)
Cabrón, a ti no te conocen ni en Plaza (no)
El Diablo me llama pero Jesucristo me abraza
Guerrero como Eddie, que viva la raza (yeh)
Me gustan boricuas, me gustan cubanas (rrr)
Me gusta el acento de las colombianas (¿qué hubo pues?)
Cómo mueve el culo la dominicana (¿qué lo que?)
Lo rico que me chingan las venezolanas (woo!)
Andamos activos, Perico Pin Pin (woo)
Billetes de cien en el maletín (ching)
Que retumbe el bajo, Bobby Valentin, yeh (boo)
Aquí es prohibido amar, diles Charytín
Que pa'l picor les tengo Claritin
Yo llego a la disco y se forma el motín (rrr)

Diamond district in the Jag' (I said I like it like that)
Bad Bunny, baby, be, be, be, be
Certified, you know I'm gang, gang, gang, gang (I said I like it like–)
Drop the top and blow the brains (I said I like it like that)
Oh he's so handsome, what's his name? (I said I like it)
Oh I need the dollars (I said I like it like that)
Beat it up like piñatas (I said I like it like)
Tell the driver, close the curtains (I said I like it like that)
Bad bitch make him nervous (I said I like it)

Como Celia Cruz tengo el azúcar (azúca')
Tu jeva me vio y se fue de pecho como Jimmy Snuka (ah)
Te vamos a tumbar la peluca
Y arranca pa'l carajo cabrón
Que a ti no te vo'a pasar la hookah (hookah, hookah)
Mis tenis Balenciaga, me reciben en la entrada (woo)
Pa-pa-pa-pa-razzi, like I'm Lady Gaga (woo)
Y no te me hagas (ey)
Que en cover de Billboard tú has visto mi cara (ey)
No salgo de tu mente
Donde quieras que viajes has escuchado "Mi Gente"
Yo no soy high (high), soy como el Testarossa ('rossa)
Soy el que se la vive y también el que la goza (goza, goza)
Es la cosa, mami es la cosa (cosa, cosa)
El que mira sufre y el que toca goza (goza, goza)

I said I like it like that
I said I like it like that (rrr)
I said I like it like that (woo)
I said I like it like that

Diamond district in the Jag (I said I like it like that)
Certified, you know I'm gang, gang, gang, gang (I said I like it like–)
Drop the top and blow the brains (I said I like it like that)
Oh he's so handsome, what's his name? (I said I like it)

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Cardi B

Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar (born October 11, 1992), known professionally as Cardi B, is an American rapper, songwriter, and television personality. Born and raised in The Bronx, New York City, she first attracted attention for discussing her career as a stripper on social media; she became an Internet celebrity after several of her posts and videos went viral on Vine and Instagram. From 2015 to 2017, she appeared as a regular cast member on the VH1 reality television series Love & Hip Hop: New York to follow her music aspirations, and released two mixtapes—Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2. more »

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Written by: Belcalis Almanzar, Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, Craig Richard Kallman, Edgar Machuca, Edgar Wilmer Semper Vargas, Jermaine White, Jose Alvaro Osorio Balvin, Luian Malave, Manny Rodriguez, Noah K Assad, Pardison Fontaine, Tony Pabon, Vincent Marcellus Watson, Xavier Alexis Semper Vargas

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Chart Performance
"I Like It" was a massive chart success. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, making Cardi B the first female rapper to have two number one hits.
Significant Collaboration
The song features Latin music artists Bad Bunny and J Balvin, making it a groundbreaking fusion of hip hop and Latin pop.
Song Sampling
"I Like It" samples "I Like It Like That" by Pete Rodriguez, a 1967 boogaloo song. It has seamlessly blended the vintage song in a modern hip-hop version.
Latin Influence
The composition of the song is heavily influenced by Latin music. The use of the trap beat with Latin infusions gives the song a unique and distinctive sound.
Award Recognition
The song was nominated for Record of the Year at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards, acknowledging its importance in the music industry in 2018.
Impact on Artists
This song has brought significant recognition to the Latin artists, Bad Bunny and J Balvin, introducing them to a broader audience and increasing their international popularity.
Cultural Impact
"I Like It" has been praised as a symbol of Latin influence in American popular music. It showcases the ongoing integration of Latin music into mainstream American music.
Platinum Certification
The single received a five times Platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). This speaks volumes about its popularity and success among the public.
High Stream Counts
The music video on YouTube has amassed over 1 billion views, demonstrating its global appeal and popularity.
Unique Music Video
The music video filmed in Miami effectively captures the Latin urban culture. This has enhanced the experience of the song, contributing to its success.
Meaningful Lyrics
"I Like It" is both a fun party anthem as well as an empowering narrative about Cardi B's journey to success and her enjoyment of the luxury and fame it has brought.
International Success
Beyond the American market, "I Like It" charted in the top 10 in multiple countries including Canada, Spain, Greece, and Israel, signifying its worldwide impact.

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