"The Thing I Like" is an R&B song recorded in 1993 by Aaliyah. It was released on the soundtrack for the action-comedy film A Low Down Dirty Shame (1994) and the international version of Aaliyah's debut studio album Age Ain't Nothing but a Number (1994). It was released as the album's fifth single in Europe in 1995. Written and produced by R. Kelly, the song features a rap verse from himself. Its lyrics are about a girl's love for a man because of the one "thing she likes" about him.
Background and release [edit]
"The Thing I Like" was the sixth release overall from Age Ain't Nothing but a Number and fifth official release in Europe. The CD version of the single features various remixes produced by Paul Gotel. The song became Aaliyah's fifth single to reach the top-forty singles in the United Kingdom.
Music Video [edit]
A music video composed from previous Aaliyah's clips was produced to promote the single.
Track listing [edit]
Audio cassette [edit]
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Title |
| 1 |
"The Thing I Like" (Album version) |
| 2 |
"The Thing I Like" (Paul Gotel radio mix) |
Compact disc [edit]
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Title |
| 1 |
"The Thing I Like" (Album version) |
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"The Thing I Like" (Paul Gotel's Radio Mix) |
| 3 |
"The Thing I Like" (Paul Gotel's Classic Anthem Mix) |
| 4 |
"The Thing I Like" (PG Tip Satellite Mix) |
| 5 |
"The Thing I Like" (Paul Gotel's Deep & Dubby Mix) |
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