I Like Dat
"I Like Dat" is a song by American singers T-Pain and Kehlani. It was released on May 14, 2021, through Nappy Boy and Empire. The song is a "sequel" of T-Pain's song "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')" (2007).
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| Released | May 14, 2021 | |||
| Genre | R&B[1] | |||
| Length | 4:02 | |||
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"I Like Dat" is a song by American singers T-Pain and Kehlani. It was released on May 14, 2021, through Nappy Boy and Empire. The song is a "sequel" of T-Pain's song "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')" (2007).[2]
Background
[edit]In early May 2021, T-Pain went live on Instagram with Mark Zuckerberg to discuss Zuckerberg sending him messages. At the end of the livestream, T-Pain introduced Kehlani and announced their collaboration.[3] In a statement, T-Pain expressed that Kehlani "has been one of the best to work with", saying: "[They] did [their] thing on this track and made it what it is."[4]
Composition
[edit]The song is written in the key of F♯ Minor, with a tempo of 88 beats per minute. The Song's intro is taken from a sample of T-Pain's 2007 hit single Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin'), released 14 years earlier.[5]
Music video
[edit]An accompanying "cowboy-style" music video was released on June 24, 2021, and directed by Christian Breslauer.[6] The video features T-Pain arriving in a town "on his horse and buggy to sell his self-made "drank" to the townsfolk". Kehlani plays his associate, a townswoman "downing [their] drink and making out with a fellow townswoman, which arouses the gunslingers". T-Pain makes a profit and performs the song with Kehlani in a saloon before they set off for another town.[7]
Remix
[edit]The official remix features American rapper Bia and was released October 1, 2021.[8]
Charts
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Year-end charts[edit]
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Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| New Zealand (RMNZ)[14] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[15] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | May 14, 2021 |
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Original | Nappy Boy | [16] |
| United States | June 1, 2021 | Rhythmic contemporary | [17] | ||
| Various | October 1, 2021 |
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Bia remix | [18] |
References
[edit]- ^ Kelly, Dylan (June 24, 2021). "Watch T-Pain and Kehlani Command A Western Town In New "I Like Dat" Music Video". Hypebeast. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
- ^ Bloom, Madison (May 14, 2021). "T-Pain and Kehlani Share New Song "I Like Dat": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
- ^ "T-Pain and Kehlani Team Up on 'I Like Dat'". Rap-up. May 14, 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
- ^ Shaffer, Claire (May 14, 2021). "T-Pain, Kehlani Team Up for New Song 'I Like Dat'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
- ^ "I Like Dat by T-Pain and Kehlani on Beatsource".
- ^ George, Rachel (June 24, 2021). "T-Pain and Kehlani release music video for "I Like Dat"". ABC Audio. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
- ^ Bwauchamp, Jakori (June 30, 2021). "T-Pain and Kehlani Debut 'I Like Dat' Video". Rated R&B. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
- ^ "T-Pain & Kehlani Tap Bia for "I Like Dat (Remix)"". HNHH. October 2021.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 24, 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
- ^ "T-Pain Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
- ^ "T-Pain Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
- ^ "T-Pain Chart History (Rhythmic Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
- ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
- ^ "New Zealand single certifications – T-Pain and Kehlani – I Like Dat". Radioscope. Retrieved July 15, 2025. Type I Like Dat in the "Search:" field and press Enter.
- ^ "American single certifications – T-Pain – I Like Dat". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
- ^ "I Like Dat - Single by T-Pain & Kehlani". 14 May 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021 – via Apple Music.
- ^ "Future Releases for Rhythmic Radio Stations". All Access. Archived from the original on May 31, 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
- ^ "I Like Dat (feat. BIA & Kehlani) - Single by T-Pain & Kehlani". October 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2021 – via Apple Music.
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