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The track is an up-tempo R&B and hip-hop anthem designed specifically for the club scene. It is characterized by its sparse, bass-heavy production and features distinctive ad-libs from Dupri and legendary hypeman .
The song cleverly samples Run-D.M.C. ’s 1984 hook "It’s Like That Y’all" from the track "Hollis Crew". Mariah Carey It S Like That
Reviewers from The Guardian praised Carey's judicious use of her three-octave range, while others noted the track's "aggressive, off-kilter joint" as a perfect re-introduction to the MTV crowd. The Iconic Music Video The track is an up-tempo R&B and hip-hop
It was a major hit abroad, reaching #4 in the United Kingdom and #9 in Australia. ’s 1984 hook "It’s Like That Y’all" from
"It’s Like That" set the stage for The Emancipation of Mimi to become the best-selling album of 2005 in the U.S.. It was more than a song; it was a celebratory declaration of growth and freedom, allowing Carey to move past the "Glitter" era and prove her enduring dominance in pop music.