Like It Is (song)
"Like It Is" | ||||
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Single by Kygo, Zara Larsson and Tyga | ||||
from the album Golden Hour | ||||
Released | 27 March 2020 | |||
Genre | Tropical house | |||
Length | 3:03 | |||
Label | Sony Music | |||
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Zara Larsson singles chronology | ||||
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"Like It Is" on YouTube |
"Like It Is" is a song by Norwegian DJ Kygo, Swedish singer Zara Larsson and American rapper Tyga. It was released through Sony Music on 27 March 2020 as the second single from Kygo's third studio album Golden Hour.[1]
Background
The song was originally written by English singer Dua Lipa and Ritual member Gerard O' Connell for her debut album. A snippet first appeared on her Instagram on May 16, with the full song leaking on May 26.[2] The song was bought by Kygo after the leak, who invited Zara Larsson and Tyga to collaborate on the track.
Kygo announced on social media on 24 March 2020 that his third studio album was finished, and that the lead single would be out on Friday of that week.[3] Kygo also talked about spending time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic and "staying positive in these tough times"; Dancing Astronaut felt that Kygo's announcement came at a time when those in self-quarantine are "hoping to bring some light during these dark quarantine days".[4]
Critical reception
Farrell Sweeney of Dancing Astronaut wrote that the song features "enamoring vocals by Larsson, immediately pulling the listener into the catchy commercial fabric" of the song. Sweeney also felt that Tyga's rap verse after the first drop was "surprising" and gave the song an "unexpected twist".[5]
Music video
The video was released on 27 March 2020, and features Larsson and Tyga in an apartment building. It was called an "artistic and colorful visual accompaniment" by Sweeney.[5]
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Chart (2020) | Position |
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Poland (ZPAV)[38] | 56 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[39] | 76 |
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[40] | 24 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[41] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
Norway (IFPI Norway)[42] | Platinum | 60,000‡ |
Poland (ZPAV)[43] | Gold | 10,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ Wass, Mike (24 March 2020). "Kygo Announces New Single "Like It Is" Featuring Zara Larsson & Tyga". Idolator. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- ^ Dua Lipa – Telling It Like It Is, retrieved 2020-05-12
- ^ Bain, Katie (24 March 2020). "Kygo Is Back! The Producer Announces New Album Title & A Single Coming This Week". Billboard. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- ^ Stack, Chris (24 March 2020). "Kygo announces his third album is complete—first single to be released this Friday". Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- ^ a b Sweeney, Farrell (27 March 2020). "Kygo taps Zara Larsson and Tyga for first single from forthcoming album". Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 20 April 2020". No. 1572. Australian Recording Industry Association. 20 April 2020.
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- ^ "Kygo, Zara Larsson & Tyga – Like It Is" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
- ^ "Zara Larsson Chart History - Hot Canadian Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 14. týden 2020 in the date selector. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- ^ "Track Top-40 Uge 13, 2020". Hitlisten. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
- ^ Nestor, Siim (7 April 2020). "EESTI TIPP-40 MUUSIKAS: Dua Lipa keeras The Weekndil kaela kahekorra". Eesti Ekspress (in Estonian). Retrieved 8 April 2020.
- ^ "Zara Larsson Chart History (Euro Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
- ^ "Kygo,Zara Larsson,Tyga: Like It Is" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ^ "Top Singles (Week 14, 2020)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ^ "Zara Larsson Chart History (France Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
- ^ "Kygo, Zara Larsson & Tyga – Like It Is" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
- ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
- ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Stream Top 40 slágerlista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
- ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ "2020 15-os savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
- ^ "Kygo, Zara Larsson & Tyga – Like It Is" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 6 April 2020. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
- ^ "VG-lista – Topp 20 Single uke 14, 2020". VG-lista. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
- ^ "Listy bestsellerów, wyróżnienia :: Związek Producentów Audio-Video". Polish Airplay Top 100. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
- ^ "Kygo, Zara Larsson & Tyga – Like It Is". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 202014 into search. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- ^ "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 14". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
- ^ "Kygo, Zara Larsson & Tyga – Like It Is". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
- ^ "Zara Larsson Chart History (Switzerland Digital Songs)". Billboard. 11 April 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
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- ^ "Zara Larsson Chart History (Dance/Electronic Digital Songs Sales)". Billboard. 11 April 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
- ^ "Zara Larsson Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
- ^ "Kygo Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
- ^ "Najpopularniejsze single radiowe i najlepiej sprzedające się płyty 2020 roku" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- ^ "Årslista Singlar, 2020". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Kygo, Zara Larsson & Tyga – Like It Is". Music Canada. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
- ^ "Norwegian single certifications – Kygo, Zara Larsson, Tyga – Like It Is" (in Norwegian). IFPI Norway. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ "Wyróżnienia – Złote płyty CD - Archiwum - Przyznane w 2020 roku" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 17 December 2020.