The Thing I Like

Summary

The Thing I Like is a single^[1]. It ranks in the top 3% of single entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (84 views/month).^[2]

Key Facts

• The Thing I Like's instance of is recorded as single^[3].
• The Thing I Like's composer is recorded as R. Kelly^[4].
• The Thing I Like's genre is rhythm and blues^[5].
• The Thing I Like followed Down with the Clique^[6].
• The Thing I Like was followed by Are You Ready^[7].
• The Thing I Like was produced by R. Kelly^[8].
• Among the performers on The Thing I Like was Aaliyah^[9].
• The Thing I Like's record label is recorded as Blackground Records^[10].
• The Thing I Like's record label is recorded as Jive Records^[11].
• The Thing I Like is part of Age Ain't Nothing but a Number^[12].
• The Thing I Like's country of origin is recorded as United States^[13].
• The Thing I Like was published on August 3, 1995^[14].

Product Details

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• Release type: Song^[15]

• MusicBrainz ID: 331d1d50-ae9b-400d-9f30-1492c54b7d1e^[16]

Body

Authorship and Creation

Among the performers on The Thing I Like was Aaliyah^[9]. It was produced by R. Kelly^[8].

Publication

The Thing I Like was released on August 3, 1995^[14]. Its genre is rhythm and blues^[5]. It is part of Age Ain't Nothing but a Number^[12].

Adaptations and Inspiration

The Thing I Like followed Down with the Clique^[6]. It was followed by Are You Ready^[7].

Why It Matters

The Thing I Like ranks in the top 3% of single entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (84 views/month).^[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[17]