Do It Like You

"Do It Like You"
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Single by Diggy Simmons featuring Jeremih
from the album Unexpected Arrival
Released October 24, 2011
Format Digital download
Recorded 2011
Genre
Length 3:53
Label Atlantic
Writer(s)
Producer(s) Wansel, Oak
Diggy Simmons singles chronology
"Mrs. Right"
(2011)		 "Do It Like You"
(2011)		 "88"
(2012)
Jeremih singles chronology
"I Don't Deserve You"
(2011)		 "Do It Like You"
(2011)		 "Amen"
(2012)

"Do It Like You" is a song by American rapper Diggy Simmons. It was released as the second single off his debut album Unexpected Arrival (2011) on October 24, 2011. It features American R&B singer Jeremih singing the chorus. It was co-written by both artists, along with John Maultsby, McGee, Dexter Wansel and Andrew "Pop" Wansel, who co-produced the song with producer Oak. The song uses a sample of "Theme From the Planets" by Dexter Wansel.

The song was Diggy's first solo appearance on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 80. It also peaked at number 11 on both the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts. A music video was created for the single that featured both Diggy and Jeremih with their respective girlfriends at a carnival.

Background

"Do It Like You" was written by Diggy Simmons, Jeremih Felton, John Maultsby, McGee, Andrew "Pop" Wansel (who co-produced the song with producer Oak) and Dexter Wansel, who's song "Theme From the Planets" was used as a sample.[1] Billboard editor Jon Blistein described the song as having "sugar-rushed synths and bubblegum snap snares."[2] In an interview with music channel Fuse, he said that his inspiration for the song was about a girl being true to herself and not emulating someone else to attract a guy.[3]

Music video

A video (directed by frequent collaborator Phil the God) was created for the single that took place in California.[4] The video features both Diggy and Jeremih hanging out with friends when they spot a group of girls walking past them. Diggy is attracted to one of them and they have a date at a carnival.[4] The video premiered on BET's 106 & Park on December 6, 2011.[5]

Chart performance

"Do It Like You" was Diggy's first solo appearance on the Billboard Hot 100, debuting at number 99 the week of February 11, 2012. It moved two spots to number 97 the week of February 25, 2012 before leaving the chart. It re-appeared on the chart at number 98 the week of March 17, 2012 and peaked at number 80 the week of April 7, 2012. It stayed on the chart for eight weeks.[6]

Chart (2011-12) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[7] 80
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] 11
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[9] 11

Track listing

No. TitleWriter(s)Producer(s) Length
1. "Do It Like You" (featuring Jeremih)Diggy Simmons, Jeremih Felton, John Maultsby, McGee, Andrew "Pop" Wansel, Dexter WanselWansel, Oak 3:53

References

  1. ↑ "Diggy Simmons feat. Jeremih's Do It Like You sample of Dexter Wansel's Theme From the Planets". WhoSampled. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  2. ↑ Blistein, Jon (March 20, 2012). "Diggy, 'Unexpected Arrival': Track-By-Track Review". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Diggy Simmons Explains "Do It Like You"". Fuse. May 15, 2012. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Behind the Video: Diggy Simmons f/Jeremih — 'Do It Like You'". Rap-Up. Devin Lazerine. December 6, 2011. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  5. ↑ Gipson, Brooklyne (December 8, 2011). "Diggy Simmons Debuts "Do It Like You" Video on 106 & Park". BET. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Diggy and Jeremih - Do It Like You". aCharts.us. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Diggy Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot 100 for Diggy. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Diggy Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Diggy. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Diggy Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot Rap Songs for Diggy. Retrieved November 29, 2014.