I Like That (Houston song)

"I Like That" is a song by American R&B singer Houston. It is the first single released from his debut album, It's Already Written (2004). The song features Chingy, Nate Dogg, and I-20. Released on May 10, 2004, "I Like That" peaked at number three on the US Billboard Rhythmic Top 40 chart and at number 11 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. The song also charted within the top 40 in several other countries, including Australia, France, Italy, New Zealand and Switzerland.

"I Like That"
Single by Houston featuring Chingy, Nate Dogg and I-20
from the album It's Already Written
Released	May 10, 2004 (2004-05-10)
Length	3:56
Label	Capitol
Songwriter(s)	Houston Summers Alonzo Lee Shamar Daugherty Mischke Butler Howie Bailey Nathaniel Hale Bobby Sandimanie Steve Prudholme
Producer(s)	The Trak Starz
Houston singles chronology
"I Like That" (2004) "Ain't Nothing Wrong" (2004)
Chingy singles chronology
"One Call Away" (2004) "I Like That" (2004) "Balla Baby" (2004)
Nate Dogg singles chronology
"Time's Up" (2004) "I Like That" (2004) "So Fly" (2004)
Music video
"I Like That" on YouTube

Music video

The official music video for the song was directed by Jeremy Rall.^[1]

Track listings

US and Australian CD single^[2][3]

1. "I Like That" (album version)
2. "I Like That" (extended version)
3. "I Like That" (radio edit)
4. "I Like That" (instrumental)

US and UK 12-inch single^[4][5]

A1. "I Like That" (album version)

A2. "I Like That" (instrumental)

B1. "I Like That" (extended version)

UK CD single^[6]

1. "I Like That" (album version)
2. "I Like That" (extended version)

French CD single^[7]

1. "I Like That" (radio edit) – 3:56
2. "I Like That" (extended version) – 6:31
3. "I Like That" (instrumental) – 3:56

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2004) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[8] 12 Australian Club Chart (ARIA)[9] 17 Australian Urban (ARIA)[10] 2 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[11] 26 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[12] 14 Belgium Dance (Ultratop Flanders)[13] 18 Canada CHR/Pop Top 30 (Radio & Records)[14] 15 Denmark (Tracklisten)[15] 17 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[16] 13 France (SNEP)[17] 29 Germany (GfK)[18] 18 Hungary (Dance Top 40)[19] 38 Ireland (IRMA)[20] 39 Italy (FIMI)[21] 28 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[22] 13 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[23] 17 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[24] 4 Norway (VG-lista)[25] 14 Romania (Romanian Top 100)[26] 99 Scotland (OCC)[27] 29 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[28] 42 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[29] 5 UK Singles (OCC)[30] 11 UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[31] 4 US Billboard Hot 100[32] 11 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[33] 14 US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[34] 6 US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[35] 9 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[36] 3

Year-end charts Chart (2004) Position Australia (ARIA)[37] 70 Australian Club Chart (ARIA)[38] 43 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[39] 97 New Zealand (RIANZ)[40] 26 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[41] 60 UK Urban (Music Week)[42] 29 US Billboard Hot 100[43] 52 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard)[44] 77 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[45] 45 US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)[46] 13

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[47]	Gold	35,000^
United States (RIAA)[48]	Gold	500,000*
* Sales figures based on certification alone. ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
United States	May 10, 2004	Rhythmic contemporary urban radio	Capitol	[49]
Australia	September 6, 2004	CD		[50]
United Kingdom				[51]