Treat Them Like They Want to Be Treated explained

Treat Them Like They Want to Be Treated
Cover:	FatherMCTreatThemLikeTheyWanttoBeTreatedVinylSingle.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Father MC
Album:	Father's Day
Released:	July 2, 1990
Recorded:	January–February 1990
Genre:	New jack swing^[1]
Length:	5:48
Label:	Uptown/MCA
Chronology:	Father MC
Next Title:	I'll Do 4 U
Next Year:	1990

"Treat Them Like They Want to Be Treated" is a song by American hip hop artist Father MC, and features backing vocals by K-Ci and Jo-Jo, Devante Swing, and Mr. Dalvin, members of then-up-and-coming R&B group Jodeci. It was recorded for Father MC's debut album Father's Day, and released as its debut single in July, 1990.

Track listings

12", CD, Vinyl

1. "Treat Them Like They Want to Be Treated" (Regular Version) - 5:47
2. "Treat Them Like They Want to Be Treated" (Short Version) - 5:07
3. "Treat Them Like They Want to Be Treated" (Drum Drops) - 5:49
4. "Treat Them Like They Want to Be Treated" (Instrumental) - 5:08

33⅓ RPM, Promo

1. "Treat Them Like They Want to Be Treated" (Club Mix) - 5:17
2. "Treat Them Like They Want to Be Treated" (House Mix) - 4:00
3. "Treat Them Like They Want to Be Treated" (Club Instrumental) - 5:24
4. "Treat Them Like They Want to Be Treated" (R&B Remix) - 4:15
5. "Treat Them Like They Want to Be Treated" (Awesome Remix) - 5:19
6. "Treat Them Like They Want to Be Treated" (R&B Remix Instrumental) - 4:15
7. "Treat Them Like They Want to Be Treated" (Awesome Instrumental) - 5:19

Personnel

Information taken from Discogs.^[2]

• executive production: Andre Harrell, Puff Daddy
• production: Mark Morales, Mark Rooney
• remixing: Mark Morales, Mark Rooney, Special K, Teddy Tedd
• writing: Father MC, Mark Rooney

Chart performance

Chart (1990)^[3]	Peak position
U.S. Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales	36
U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks	14
U.S. Hot Rap Singles	1

Notes and References

1. Web site: Best New Jack Swing Songs: 40 Party Starting Jams . https://web.archive.org/web/20210217175257/https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/best-new-jack-swing-songs/ . uDiscover Team . uDiscoverMusic . . February 17, 2021 . February 17, 2021 . August 31, 2021 . live.
2. Web site: Father MC - Treat Them Like They Want To Be Treated (12", Promo, Single) at Discogs. Discogs. 2010-05-12.
3. Web site: [{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r27854/charts-awards/billboard-single|pure_url=yes}} allmusic (((Father's Day > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles)))]. Allmusic. 2010-05-11.