Like Me (Lil Durk song) explained

Like Me
Cover:LilDurkLikeMe.jpg
Alt:The cover consists of a Chicago skyline and the shape of a heart, featuring the song title. An M16 rifle is used as the letter 'K' in the word "Like". Both artists' names are above the image, colored in white.
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Type:single
Artist:Lil Durk featuring Jeremih
Album:Remember My Name
Released:March 31, 2015
Length:3:58
Label:Def Jam
Chronology:Lil Durk
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Prev Year:2013
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Next Year:2015

"Like Me" is a song by the American rapper Lil Durk featuring the American singer Jeremih. It was released in the US on March 31, 2015, as the first single from the former's first studio album, Remember My Name (2015).[1] The song was produced by Vinylz, Boi-1da and Allen Ritter and had a positive response from some critics. "Like Me" peaked at number 43 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. A music video directed by Eif Rivera was created for the single and released in April 2015.

Background

The song premiered on March 24, 2015,[2] and was released for digital download on March 31.

Critical reception

"Like Me" received positive reviews from some music critics. Rick Florino of Artistdirect praised the vocal chemistry between Durk's no-frills, ear-grabbing lyrics and Jeremih's identifiable vocal tone throughout the song.[3] Ernest Wilkins of Pitchfork 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".[4] Jake Jenkins of AbsolutePunk called it "a well executed R&B-leaning track" for its collaboration with Jeremih and exquisite use of Auto-Tune, writing that it "helps bring out some emotion in an otherwise, stoic, hard-shelled persona".[5]

Music video

The music video for the song was directed by Eif Rivera and released on April 20, 2015.[6] The video follows Durk pursuing a romantic relationship with a woman but his actions in a craps game[7] lead him to being set up. Intercut are scenes of Durk and Jeremih on a rooftop in Chicago.[8]

Remix

The official remix was released on September 5, 2015, and features the rappers Lil Wayne and Fetty Wap.[9]

Track listing

Digital download (Explicit version)
  1. "Like Me" (featuring Jeremih) – 3:58
Digital download (Clean version)[10]
  1. "Like Me" (featuring Jeremih) – 3:58

Charts

Chart (2015)Peak
position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[11] 9
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] 43

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Like Me (feat. Jeremih) [Explicit] - Single by Lil Durk]. iTunes Store (US). July 17, 2015.
  2. New Music: Lil Durk feat. Jeremih – 'Like Me'. Rap-Up. March 24, 2015. July 17, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20210617002014/https://www.rap-up.com/2015/03/24/new-music-lil-durk-jeremih-like-me/. June 17, 2021. live.
  3. Web site: Song Review: Lil Durk "Like Me" Feat. Jeremih. Florino. Rick. Artistdirect. May 4, 2015. May 2, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20150518223949/http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/song-review-lil-durk-like-me-feat-jeremih/11696697. May 18, 2015. dead.
  4. Web site: Lil Durk: Remember My Name. Wilkins. Ernest. Pitchfork. June 2, 2015. May 2, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20240217225523/https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/20564-remember-my-name/. February 17, 2024. live.
  5. Web site: Lil Durk - Remember My Name. Jenkins. Jake. AbsolutePunk. June 8, 2015. May 2, 2016. https://archive.today/20150608160250/http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=3726596. June 8, 2015. dead.
  6. Video: Lil Durk feat. Jeremih – 'Like Me'. Rap-Up. April 20, 2015. July 17, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20210618050410/https://www.rap-up.com/2015/04/20/video-lil-durk-jeremih-like-me/. June 18, 2021. live.
  7. Web site: New Video: Lil Durk x Jeremih "Like Me". Duong. Paul "Big Homie. Rap Radar. April 20, 2015. May 2, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20240219185206/https://rapradar.com/2015/04/20/new-video-lil-durk-x-jeremih-like-me/. February 19, 2024. live.
  8. Lil Durk – "Like Me" (Feat. Jeremih) Video. Breihan. Tom. Stereogum. SpinMedia. April 20, 2015. May 2, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20240219183733/https://www.stereogum.com/1795651/lil-durk-like-me-feat-jeremih-video/news/. February 19, 2024. live.
  9. Web site: Lil Durk - Like Me (Remix) Feat. Jeremih, Lil Wayne & Fetty Wap [New Song]]. Walker. Angus. HotNewHipHop. September 5, 2015. February 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240219183254/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/574972-lil-durk-like-me-remix-feat-jeremih-lil-wayne-and-fetty-wap-new-song. February 19, 2024. live.
  10. Web site: Like Me (feat. Jeremih) [Clean] - Single by Lil Durk]. iTunes Store (US). July 17, 2015.
  11. Web site: Adam Lambert's "Ghost Town" debuts on Bubbling Under Hot 100 Charts. Headline Planet. June 11, 2015. July 17, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150721095153/https://headlineplanet.com/home/2015/06/11/adam-lamberts-ghost-town-debuts-on-bubbling-under-hot-100-chart/. July 21, 2015. live.
  12. Lil Durk Dives Onto Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Mendizabal. Amaya. Billboard. June 11, 2015. July 17, 2015. subscription. https://web.archive.org/web/20150615014902/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6597775/lil-durk-rb-hip-hop-albums-chart. June 15, 2015. live.

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