The Thing I Like

"The Thing I Like"
Single by Aaliyah
from the album Age Ain't Nothing but a Number
Released	August 3, 1995
Format	CD; 12" single; audio cassette;
Recorded	1993; Chicago Recording Company; (Chicago, Illinois)
Length	3:24
Label	Blackground; Jive;
Songwriter(s)	R. Kelly
Producer(s)	R. Kelly
Aaliyah singles chronology

"The Thing I Like" is a song recorded in 1993 by American singer 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.

Track listing

Audio cassette

#	Title
1	"The Thing I Like" (Album version)
2	"The Thing I Like" (Paul Gotel radio mix)

Compact disc

#	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)

Charts

Chart (1995)	Peak position
Scotland (Official Charts Company)^[1]	86
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)^[2]	33
UK Dance (Official Charts Company)^[3]	15
UK R&B (Official Charts Company)^[4]	4

References

↑ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 1, 2017.
↑ "Aaliyah: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
↑ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 3, 2017.
↑ "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 25, 2017.

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[sc_Scotland_-1] "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 1, 2017.

[sc_UKsinglesbyname_Aaliyah-2] "Aaliyah: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 29, 2017.

[sc_UKdance_-3] "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 3, 2017.

[sc_UKrandb_-4] "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 25, 2017.

Aaliyah
Discography Songs Awards and nominations
Studio albums	Age Ain't Nothing but a Number One in a Million Aaliyah
Compilation albums	I Care 4 U Ultimate Aaliyah
Singles	"Back & Forth" "At Your Best (You Are Love)" "Age Ain't Nothing but a Number" "Down with the Clique" "The Thing I Like" "Are You Ready?" "If Your Girl Only Knew" "Got to Give It Up" "One in a Million" "4 Page Letter" "Hot Like Fire" "The One I Gave My Heart To" "Journey to the Past" "Are You That Somebody?" "I Don't Wanna" "Try Again" "Come Back in One Piece" "We Need a Resolution" "More Than a Woman" "Rock the Boat" "Miss You" "I Care 4 U" "Don't Know What to Tell Ya" "Come Over" "Enough Said"
Featured singles	"I Need You Tonight" "Live and Die for Hip Hop" "Up Jumps da Boogie" "Don't Think They Know"
Other songs	"Summer Bunnies (Summer Bunnies Contest Extended Remix)" "Your Body's Callin' (His & Hers Extended Remix)" "No One Knows How to Love Me Quite Like You Do" "Choosey Lover"
Related topics	Gladys Knight Rashad Haughton Barry Hankerson R. Kelly Death of Aaliyah Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B
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R. Kelly singles
Discography Production Discography Videography Awards and nominations
Born into the 90's	"She's Got That Vibe" "Honey Love" "Slow Dance (Hey Mr. DJ)" "Dedicated" "Hey Love (Can I Have a Word)"
12 Play	"Sex Me (Parts I and II)" "Bump N' Grind" "Your Body's Callin'" "Summer Bunnies" "It Seems Like You're Ready"
R. Kelly	"You Remind Me of Something" "Down Low (Nobody Has to Know)" "Thank God It's Friday" "I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)"
R.	"I Believe I Can Fly" "Gotham City" "Half on a Baby" "Home Alone" "I'm Your Angel" "When a Woman's Fed Up" "Did You Ever Think" "If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time" "Only the Loot Can Make Me Happy"
TP-2.com	"I Wish" "The Storm Is Over Now" "Fiesta (Remix)" "Feelin' on Yo Booty" "A Woman's Threat"
Chocolate Factory	"The World's Greatest" "Ignition (Remix)" "Snake" "Step in the Name of Love (Remix)"
The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1	"Thoia Thoing"
Happy People/U Saved Me	"Happy People" "U Saved Me"
TP.3 Reloaded	"In the Kitchen" "Trapped in the Closet (Chapter 1)" "Playa's Only" "Slow Wind" "Burn It Up"
Double Up	"I'm a Flirt (Remix)" "Same Girl" "Double Up" "Rock Star"
Untitled	"Supaman High" "Number One" "Religious" "Echo"
Love Letter	"When a Woman Loves"
Write Me Back	"Share My Love" "Feelin' Single" "When a Man Lies"
Black Panties	"My Story" "Genius" "Cookie" "Legs Shakin'"
The Buffet	"Backyard Party" "Switch Up"
Other singles	"Soldier's Heart" "Honey" "Big Chips" "Hair Braider" "I Believe" "Sign of a Victory" "Platinum" "To the World" "I Look to You" "Bump & Grind 2014" "Ignition (Viceroy Remix)"
Featured singles	"Down with the Clique" "Street Dreams (Remix)" "Be Careful" "Friend of Mine (Remix)" "Satisfy You" "Contagious" "We Thuggin'" "Gigolo" "Hotel" "Gangsta Girl" "Till the World Ends" "So Sexy" "So Sexy: Chapter II (Like This)" "Wonderful" "That's That Shit" "Go Getta" "Speedin'" "All the Above" "Ms. Chocolate" "We Been On" "Do What U Want" "PYD" "Make The World Go Round" "It's Your World"
Soundtrack singles	"I Believe I Can Fly" "Gotham City" "Bad Man" "The World's Greatest" "I Believe" "Christmas, I'll Be Steppin'"
Other songs	"It Seems Like You're Ready" "Sadie" "Heaven I Need a Hug" "I Need an Angel" "Real Talk" "You Are Not Alone" "Shut Up" "Betcha Gon' Know" "Marching Band" "Wake Up Everybody" "I Admit"
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