"It’s Like That" was Carey's most successful single in years, helping her secure a nomination for at the 2006 Grammy Awards.
It was a major hit abroad, reaching #4 in the United Kingdom and #9 in Australia.
The track is an up-tempo R&B and hip-hop anthem designed specifically for the club scene. It is characterized by its sparse, bass-heavy production and features distinctive ad-libs from Dupri and legendary hypeman . Mariah Carey It S Like That
Reviewers from The Guardian praised Carey's judicious use of her three-octave range, while others noted the track's "aggressive, off-kilter joint" as a perfect re-introduction to the MTV crowd. The Iconic Music Video
Debuted at #53 and eventually peaked at #16, spending 15 weeks in the Top 40. "It’s Like That" was Carey's most successful single
One of the song's most iconic lyrics— "Them chickens is ash and I'm lotion" —was born from a joke in the studio. Carey explained it as a playful way to tell a man he needs to get rid of "ashy" rivals because she is the "antidote". Chart Performance and Critical Reception
The video features several high-profile appearances, including Randy Jackson , Brian McKnight , Jermaine Dupri, and Fatman Scoop. Legacy: The "Emancipation" Begins It is characterized by its sparse, bass-heavy production
The song cleverly samples Run-D.M.C. ’s 1984 hook "It’s Like That Y’all" from the track "Hollis Crew".