| 'Like Me' | ||||
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| Single by Lil Durk featuring Jeremih | ||||
| from the album Remember My Name | ||||
| Released | March 31, 2015 | |||
| Format | Digital download | |||
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| Length | 3:58 | |||
| Label | Def Jam | |||
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'Like Me' is a song by American hip hop recording artist Lil Durk. It was released on March 31, 2015 as the first single from his debut studio album Remember My Name (2015).[3] The song, produced by Vinylz, Boi-1da and Allen Ritter, features a guest appearance from American singer Jeremih. The song garnered a positive response from critics. 'Like Me' peaked at number 43 on the BillboardHot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. A music video directed by Eif Rivera was created for the single and released on April 2015.
Lil Durk & Kodak Black do not disappoint on this 'Signed To The Streets 3' cut.
Background[edit]
The song premiered on March 24, 2015,[4] and was released for digital download on March 31.[3]
Critical reception[edit]
'Like Me' received positive reviews from music critics. Rick Florino of Artistdirect.com praised the vocal chemistry between Durk's no-frills, ear-grabbing lyrics and Jeremih's identifiable vocal tone throughout the song.[5] Ernest Wilkins of Pitchfork Media praised Durk's use of Auto-Tune in his delivery of the song, calling it 'a smooth entry into the pantheon of Sensitive Thug jams.'[6] Jake Jenkins of AbsolutePunk called it 'a well executed R&B-leaning track' for its collaboration with Jeremih and exquisite use of Auto-Tune, saying that it 'helps bring out some emotion in an otherwise, stoic, hard-shelled persona.'[7]
Music video[edit]
The music video for the song was directed by Eif Rivera and released on April 20, 2015.[8] The video follows Durk pursuing a romantic relationship with a woman but his actions from a craps game[9] lead him to being set up. Intercut are scenes of Durk and Jeremih hanging out on a rooftop in Chicago.[10]
Remix[edit]
The official remix was released on September 5, 2015 and features rappers Lil Wayne and Fetty Wap.[11]
Track listing[edit]
- Digital download (Explicit version)[3]
- 'Like Me' (featuring Jeremih) – 3:58
- Digital download (Clean version)[12]
- 'Like Me' (featuring Jeremih) – 3:58
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[13] | 9 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14] | 43 |
Certifications[edit]
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| Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[15] | Gold | 500,000 |
*sales figures based on certification alone | ||
References[edit]
- ^http://www.allmusic.com/artist/boi-1da-mn0000466131
- ^http://www.allmusic.com/artist/allen-ritter-mn0003116172
- ^ abc'Like Me (feat. Jeremih) [Explicit] - Single by Lil Durk'. iTunes Store (US). Retrieved July 17, 2015.
- ^'New Music: Lil Durk feat. Jeremih – 'Like Me''. Rap-Up. March 24, 2015. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
- ^Florino, Rick (May 4, 2015). 'Song Review: Lil Durk 'Like Me' Feat. Jeremih'. Artistdirect.com. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
- ^Wilkins, Ernest (June 2, 2015). 'Lil Durk: Remember My Name'. Pitchfork Media. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
- ^Jenkins, Jake (June 8, 2015). 'Lil Durk - Remember My Name'. AbsolutePunk. Archived from the original on June 8, 2015. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
- ^'Video: Lil Durk feat. Jeremih – 'Like Me''. Rap-Up. April 20, 2015. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
- ^Big Homie (April 20, 2015). 'New Video: Lil Durk x Jeremih 'Like Me''. Rap Radar. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
- ^Breihan, Tom (April 20, 2015). 'Lil Durk – 'Like Me' (Feat. Jeremih) Video'. Stereogum. SpinMedia. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
- ^Walker, Angus (September 5, 2015). 'Lil Durk - Like Me (Remix) Feat. Jeremih, Lil Wayne & Fetty Wap [New Song]'. HotNewHipHop. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
- ^'Like Me (feat. Jeremih) [Clean] - Single by Lil Durk'. iTunes Store (US). Retrieved July 17, 2015.
- ^'Adam Lambert's 'Ghost Town' debuts on Bubbling Under Hot 100 Charts'. Headline Planet. June 11, 2015. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
- ^'Lil Durk Dives Onto Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums'. Billboard. June 11, 2015. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
- ^'American single certifications – Lil Durk – Like Me'. Recording Industry Association of America.If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.
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Lil Durk & OTF – Only The Family Involved Vol. 1 Mixtape Zip Download
Lil Durk & OTF – Only The Family Involved Vol. 1 Mixtape Zip Download
Before he hits us with his Signed To The Streets 3 mixtape, under his new label Interscope Records, Lil Durk decides to come through ahead of time and share a new compilation project with his OTF family today dubbed Only The Family Involved: Vol. 1.
The 13-track project highlights Durk’s entire OTF family, including OTF Ikey, Doodie Lo, Nimic Revenue, Booka 600, & Yung Tory, meanwhile Durk himself is featured on 9 out of the 13 tracks. There’s also an added feature from ATL rapper YFN Lucci, who appears on the song “Dirty Diana” alongside Durk.
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Led by the previously heard songs “Remembrance” & “Play Yo Role,” fans can now stream the compilation tape in its entirety via Datpiff (below). Hit play and let us know what you think.
Tracklist:
1. In A Hole (Feat. Lil Durk)
2. How We Living (Feat. OTF Ikey & Lil Durk)
3. Dirty Diana (Feat. Lil Durk & YFN Lucci)
4. Dedication (Feat. Lil Durk)
5. Don’t Forget (Feat. Doodie Lo)
6. Happy Gilmore (Feat. Mimic Revenue)
7. Rockstar (Feat. Yung Tory)
8. Back In The Day (Feat. Lil Durk x Nimic Revenue)
9. Remembrance (Feat. Lil Durk)
10. Play Yo Role (Feat. Lil Durk, Booka 600, OTF Ikey & Doodie Lo)
11. 7:30 (Feat. Booka 600 x Lil Durk)
12. Real N*gga (Feat. OTF Ikey)
13. Trenches (Feat. Lil Durk, Doodie Lo, OTF Ikey, 300 OJ & JL)