"Like Whaaat" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Problem, released on February 12, 2013 as a single, which was included on various mixtapes such as The Separation and later on his debut retail EP Understand Me. The song, produced by League of Starz, features a guest appearance from frequent collaborator Bad Lucc of Dubb Union. The song has since peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles.
"Like Whaaat" | ||||
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Single by Problem featuring Bad Lucc | ||||
from the album Understand Me | ||||
Released | February 12, 2013 | |||
Recorded | 2012 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 3:31 | |||
Label | Diamond Lane Music Group | |||
Songwriter(s) | Jason Martin | |||
Producer(s) | League Of Starz[1] Mixed By Trak D | |||
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The song's production is backed by minimal synth riffs and midtempo percussion, which was created by upcoming producers League of Starz.[1] It also features distinct samples from Young Bleed's "How You Do That There", which was also sampled on King L's "Full of Dat Weed".[2] Complex credited Problem for reviving the song and turning it into a hit, calling it "a contemporary, thumping re-imagining of the familiar track."[2]
Upon release, "Like Whaaat" was featured in heavy rotation on Los Angeles' Power 106 and many stations in rural Texas, Georgia and North Carolina.[3] On June 6, 2013, hip hop mogul Diddy released a video a promotional video for Revolt TV, featuring him dancing on his private jet to the song. Problem would reference this in the song's remix.[4]
The music video for "Like Whaaat" was directed by Topself Junior and released on March 19, 2013 via SkeeTV.[5][6] It featured cameo appearances from West Coast hip hop rappers such as Snoop Dogg, Warren G, E-40, Ab-Soul, Dom Kennedy, Daz Dillinger, Kurupt, and Glasses Malone, among others such as DJ Drama, Tank and Big Boy.[1][7][8]
"Like Whaaat" was named number 47 on the "Best Songs of 2013 (So Far)" list made by Complex, published on June 24, 2013.[2]
The official remix to "Like Whaaat" was released on June 21, 2013 on "Big Boy's Neighborhood" on Power 106.[9] The remix features guest appearances from Master P, Wiz Khalifa, Tyga and Chris Brown replacing Bad Lucc's verse on the song, along with a new verse from Problem.[10][11] On July 9, 2013, the remix was released as a single to iTunes.[12]
On May 23, 2013, DJ Skee released the official "Skeemix" for the song featuring a verse from rapper Riff Raff.[13] Rappers Jermaine Dupri and Chill Moody have also released freestyles or remixes to the song.[14][15]
Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[16] | 20 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[17] | 47 |
US Heatseekers Songs (Billboard) | 19 |
Country | Date | Format | Label |
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United States | February 12, 2013[18] | Digital download[19] | Diamond Lane Music Group |
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