"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
"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
A music video was produced to promote the single.
Track listing
Audio cassette
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Title
1
"The Thing I Like" (Album version)
2
"The Thing I Like" (Paul Gotel radio mix)
Compact disc
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Title
1
"The Thing I Like" (Album version)
2
"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)
