Like Whaaat
"Like Whaaat" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Problem, released on February 12, 2013 as a single, which was included on various mixtapes such as The Separation and later on his debut retail EP Understand Me. The song, produced by League of Starz, features a guest appearance from frequent collaborator Bad Lucc of Dubb Union. The song has since peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles.
| "Like Whaaat" | ||||
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| Single by Problem featuring Bad Lucc | ||||
| from the album Understand Me | ||||
| Released | February 12, 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:31 | |||
| Label | Diamond Lane Music Group | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Jason Martin | |||
| Producer(s) | League Of Starz[1] Mixed By Trak D | |||
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Background edit
The song's production is backed by minimal synth riffs and midtempo percussion, which was created by upcoming producers League of Starz.[1] It also features distinct samples from Young Bleed's "How You Do That There", which was also sampled on King L's "Full of Dat Weed".[2] Complex credited Problem for reviving the song and turning it into a hit, calling it "a contemporary, thumping re-imagining of the familiar track."[2]
Upon release, "Like Whaaat" was featured in heavy rotation on Los Angeles' Power 106 and many stations in rural Texas, Georgia and North Carolina.[3] On June 6, 2013, hip hop mogul Diddy released a video a promotional video for Revolt TV, featuring him dancing on his private jet to the song. Problem would reference this in the song's remix.[4]
Music video edit
The music video for "Like Whaaat" was directed by Topself Junior and released on March 19, 2013 via SkeeTV.[5][6] It featured cameo appearances from West Coast hip hop rappers such as Snoop Dogg, Warren G, E-40, Ab-Soul, Dom Kennedy, Daz Dillinger, Kurupt, and Glasses Malone, among others such as DJ Drama, Tank and Big Boy.[1][7][8]
Critical reception edit
"Like Whaaat" was named number 47 on the "Best Songs of 2013 (So Far)" list made by Complex, published on June 24, 2013.[2]
Remix edit
The official remix to "Like Whaaat" was released on June 21, 2013 on "Big Boy's Neighborhood" on Power 106.[9] The remix features guest appearances from Master P, Wiz Khalifa, Tyga and Chris Brown replacing Bad Lucc's verse on the song, along with a new verse from Problem.[10][11] On July 9, 2013, the remix was released as a single to iTunes.[12]
On May 23, 2013, DJ Skee released the official "Skeemix" for the song featuring a verse from rapper Riff Raff.[13] Rappers Jermaine Dupri and Chill Moody have also released freestyles or remixes to the song.[14][15]
Chart performance edit
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[16] | 20 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[17] | 47 |
| US Heatseekers Songs (Billboard) | 19 |
Release history edit
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | February 12, 2013[18] | Digital download[19] | Diamond Lane Music Group |
References edit
- ^ a b c "Problem ft. Bad Lucc - Like Whaaat Music Video | Listen". Djbooth.net. Retrieved 2013-08-26.
- ^ a b c "47. Problem f/ Bad Lucc "Like Whaaat" — The Best Songs of 2013 (So Far)". Complex. 2013-06-24. Retrieved 2013-08-26.
- ^ "Video: Problem f. Bad Lucc, "Like Whaaat"". Thefader.com. 2013-03-20. Retrieved 2013-08-26.
- ^ "Diddy Shows Us His #DiddyJetDance to Problem's "Like Whaaat"". TheSource. Retrieved 2013-08-26.
- ^ "Like Whaaat featuring Bad Lucc | Problem | Music Video". MTV. 2013-05-16. Retrieved 2013-08-26.
- ^ "Video: Problem & Bad Lucc "Like Whaaat"". Sways Universe. 2013-03-18. Archived from the original on 2013-08-26. Retrieved 2013-08-26.
- ^ "Problem Embraces Compton Roots in 'Like Whaaat' Video Featuring Bad Lucc". Thedrop.fm. 2013-03-19. Retrieved 2013-08-26.
- ^ Sawyer, Jonathan (2013-03-21). "Problem featuring Bad Lucc – Like Whaaat". Hypetrak. Retrieved 2013-08-26.
- ^ AJ (2013-06-21). "Problem Ft. Wiz Khalifa, Chris Brown, Tyga & Master P - "Like Whaaat (Remix)" | The Smoking Section". Smokingsection.uproxx.com. Retrieved 2013-08-26.
- ^ "New Music: Problem Feat. Wiz Khalifa, Chris Brown, Tyga & Master P "Like Whaaat (Remix)"". MissInfo.tv. 2013-06-21. Retrieved 2013-08-26.
- ^ "New Music: Problem f/ Wiz Khalifa, Chris Brown, Tyga, & Master P – 'Like Whaaat (Remix)'". Rap-Up.com. 2013-06-21. Retrieved 2013-08-26.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Like Whaaat (Remix) [feat. Wiz Khalifa, Tyga, Chris Brown & Master P] - Single by Problem". Itunes.apple.com. 2013-07-09. Retrieved 2013-08-26.
- ^ "Riff Raff Remixes Problem's "Like Whaaat" Featuring Bad Lucc". Xxlmag.com. 2013-05-23. Retrieved 2013-08-26.
- ^ "New Music: Jermaine Dupri - 'Like Whaaat (Remix)'". Vibe. 2013-05-11. Retrieved 2013-08-26.
- ^ Scottie. "Chill Moody - Like Whaaat (Freestyle) [Audio]". Hot97.com. Archived from the original on 2013-08-26. Retrieved 2013-08-26.
- ^ "Problem Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Problem Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Like Whaaat (feat. Bad Lucc) - Single by Problem". Itunes.apple.com. 2013-02-12. Retrieved 2013-08-26.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Collard Greens (feat. Kendrick Lamar) - Single by Schoolboy Q". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2013-06-11.