Do It Like You Explained

Do It Like You
Cover:Diggy_Jeremih_Do_It_Like_You.jpg
Alt:A man sporting an open jean jacket with rolled up sleeves, a white t-shirt and a hat stands behind a Brownstone. The song title and featured artist's name are colored in red while the artist's logo is between them.
Type:single
Artist:Diggy Simmons featuring Jeremih
Album:Unexpected Arrival
Recorded:2011
Label:Atlantic
Producer:Pop & Oak
Chronology:Diggy Simmons
Prev Title:Mrs. Right
Prev Year:2011
Next Title:4 Letter Word
Next Year:2012

"Do It Like You" is a song by American rapper Diggy Simmons with a guest appearance from R&B singer Jeremih singing the chorus. It was released on October 24, 2011 as the second single from his debut album Unexpected Arrival (2012). 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 Felder. The song uses a sample of "Theme From the Planets" by Dexter Wansel.

"Do It Like You" was Diggy's first solo appearance on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 80. It also peaked at number 11 on both the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and US Hot Rap Songs charts respectively. A music video directed by Phil the God 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, whose 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

On the week of February 11, 2012, "Do It Like You" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 99.[6] It moved two spots to number 97 the week of February 25 before leaving the chart.[7] It re-appeared on the chart at number 98 for the week of March 17[8] and peaked at number 80 the week of April 7, staying on the chart for eight weeks.[9]

Year-end charts

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Diggy Simmons feat. Jeremih's Do It Like You sample of Dexter Wansel's Theme From the Planets. WhoSampled. November 29, 2014.
  2. Diggy, 'Unexpected Arrival': Track-By-Track Review. Blistein. Jon. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. March 20, 2012. November 29, 2014.
  3. Web site: Diggy Simmons Explains "Do It Like You". Fuse. May 15, 2012. November 29, 2014.
  4. Behind the Video: Diggy Simmons f/Jeremih - 'Do It Like You'. Rap-Up. Devin Lazerine. December 6, 2011. November 29, 2014.
  5. Web site: Diggy Simmons Debuts "Do It Like You" Video on 106 & Park. Gipson. Brooklyne. BET. December 8, 2011. November 29, 2014.
  6. Billboard Hot 100: February 11, 2012. Billboard. Eldridge Industries. March 14, 2018.
  7. Billboard Hot 100: February 25, 2012. Billboard. Eldridge Industries. March 14, 2018.
  8. Billboard Hot 100: March 17, 2012. Billboard. Eldridge Industries. March 14, 2018.
  9. Web site: Diggy and Jeremih - Do It Like You. aCharts.co. November 29, 2014.
  10. Web site: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2012. Billboard. September 10, 2021.