Background
"Like This and Like That" was written by Dallas Austin, Colin Wolfe, and Mr. Malik,[1] while production on the track was overseen by Austin and Wolfe.[1] The song contains a sample of the record "Spoonin' Rap" (1979) as written by Gabriel Jackson and performed by the Sugar Hill Gang.[1] Mr. Malik from former rap duo Illegal performs several ad-libs and sings part of the bridge of "Like This and Like That," earning him a place as a featured artist on the track.[1]
Music video
A music video for "Like This and Like That" was directed by Keith Ward and filmed in New York City.[2] Music website The Boombox described the visuals as an "indirect ode to the supermodel era, or, more appropriately, the glamorous life [...] it was as though Monica was battling two worlds. On the one hand, she's the high-flying artist on fancy sets and photo shoots, adorned in lavish outfits, on the other, she's completely dressed-down, going home to a regular life—explaining to her boyfriend that she’s a vulnerable young lady who deserves the sanctuary of a secure relationship."[2]
Track listing
CD single| Title | Producer(s) |
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| 1. | "Like This and Like That" (Radio Edit) | Dallas Austin | 3:59 |
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| 2. | "Like This and Like That" (Album Version) | Austin | 4:41 |
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| 3. | "Like This and Like That" (Instrumental) | Austin | 4:41 |
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| 4. | "Like This and Like That" (Acappella) | Austin | 4:38 |
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Remix single| Title | Producer(s) |
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| 1. | "Like This and Like That" (All Star Mix, featuring Mobb Deep) | - Austin
- Allen "All Star" Gordon[A]
| 4:35 |
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| 2. | "Like This and Like That" (K.O. Mix, featuring C-Knowledge) | | 4:28 |
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| 3. | "Like This and Like That" (Buckle Head Dance Mix) | - Austin
- Joey Alfred[A]
- Kevin Cornish[A]
- DJ Sean Jodi Diaz[A]
| 5:11 |
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| 4. | "Like That" (Soul Company Dirty Dubb) | | 6:06 |
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Credits and personnel
Credits lifted from the album's liner notes.[1]
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- Kevin Parker – mixing assistance, recording
- Rick Sheppard – programming
- Brian Smith – recording assistance
- Alvin Speights – mixing
- Colin Wolfe – bass, production, writing
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