Like I Used To (Tinashe song) explained

Like I Used To
Cover:LikeIUsedToTinashe.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Tinashe
Album:Nashe
Genre:
Label:RCA
Producer:
Chronology:Tinashe
Prev Title:Me So Bad
Prev Year:2018
Next Title:Throw a Fit
Next Year:2018

"Like I Used To" is a song recorded by American singer Tinashe. It was released for digital download and streaming by RCA Records on July 13, 2018. The song was written by Tinashe alongside the producers of the song, Smash David and Hitmaka.[1] The song was the lead single off Tinashe's now-scrapped fourth studio album Nashe.

Composition

"Liked I Used to" is a pop-R&B song described as "brisk and wistful",[2] with a "mixture of sensuality and electronic music".[3] It runs for 3 minutes and 8 seconds.[4] The production being trap-influenced[5] [6] with a "sleek, shimmery beat",[7] Tinashe talks about the breakup of her previous relationship with NBA Ben Simmons.[8]

Critical reception

Billboard's Alessandra Rincón calls "Like I Used To" Tinashe "asserting" her "newfound independence".[9] Michael Love Michael of Paper Magazine describes the song as a "breakup jam".[10] Alex Zidel from HotNewHipHop writes "Too busy in her bag to still care about the past, the only thing in Tinashe's future is money and she's making that clear on 'Like I Used To' [...] and gives us the first taste at the direction Tinashe is headed in, speaking her mind and possibly divulging how she really feels about her relationship with Simmons."[11]

Artwork

The cover shows a Polaroid picture Tinashe popping a champagne bottle, while a red frown covers Tinashe's face along with the words "XO Nashe".[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Try the TIDAL Web Player. listen.tidal.com. 2018-07-17.
  2. News: Tinashe Seems To Address Ben Simmons On "Like I Used To": Listen - Stereogum. DeVille. Chris. 13 July 2018. Stereogum. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. 13 July 2018.
  3. Web site: Listen To Tinashe's "Like I Used To" Single. 13 July 2018. HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. 13 July 2018.
  4. Web site: Like I Used To - Single by Tinashe on Apple Music. Apple Inc.. 13 July 2018.
  5. News: Tinashe's 'Like I Used To' Proves The Singer Is Back On Her R&B Grind. Williams. Aaron. 13 July 2018. Uproxx. Uproxx Media Group. 13 July 2018.
  6. News: Surprise Singles Friday: Mary J. Blige, Ariana Grande, Metric, Tinashe And Daughters : All Songs Considered : NPR. Gotrich. Lars. 13 July 2018. NPR. 13 July 2018.
  7. News: Hear Tinashe Unload on Ex on New Single 'Like I Used To' – Rolling Stone. Kreps. Daniel. 13 July 2018. Rolling Stone. 13 July 2018.
  8. News: Tinashe Is Back With Brand New Track "Like I Used To". Espinoza. Joshua. 13 July 2018. Complex. Complex Media. 13 July 2018.
  9. News: Tinashe's "Like I Used To": Listen. Rincón. Alessandra. 13 July 2018. Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. 13 July 2018.
  10. News: Bops Only: 10 Songs You Need to Start Your Weekend Right. Love Michael. Michael. 13 July 2018. Paper. Paper Communications. 13 July 2018.
  11. News: Tinashe Is Living For Herself On "Like I Used To". Zidel. Alex. 13 July 2018. HotNewHipHop. 13 July 2018.
  12. News: Is Tinashe's "Like I Used To" a Shot at Ben Simmons. Marcus. Ezra. 13 July 2018. Spin. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. 13 July 2018.
  13. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. July 23, 2018. July 20, 2018.

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