He Like That

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"He Like That"
Remix artwork
Single by Fifth Harmony
from the album Fifth Harmony
ReleasedSeptember 19, 2017 (2017-09-19)
Recorded2017
Genre
Length3:37
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Fifth Harmony singles chronology
"Down"
(2017) 		"He Like That"
(2017) 		"Por Favor"
(2017)
Music video
"He Like That" on
YouTube

"He Like That" is a song recorded by American group

Ammo, DallasK and Ester Dean, and has an interpolation from MC Hammer's 1994 single "Pumps and a Bump". Influenced by reggae, R&B and hip-hop, the song is about a woman's appreciation of a man's body. The music video premiered on August 25, 2017, as part of a Vevo live stream to celebrate the album's release. A remix featuring French Montana
was released on October 20, 2017.

Background and release

"He Like That" was written by its producers

mastered the audio.[1] "He Like That" was released to US contemporary hit radio on September 19, 2017.[2] A remix with French Montana was released on October 20, 2017.[3]

Composition and lyrics

Built on a guitar-driven

verse. Ally Brooke describes the characteristics of an attractive man, by singing: "He got that rough neck swaggy, but he know how to hide it/He got that dope boy cash, but he get it nine to five-ing."[9] The chorus uses repetitive lines.[8]

Critical reception

"He Like That" received positive reviews from critics, who praised its

Idolator wrote that it "oozes confidence and sex appeal" absent in their previous single "Down" (2017).[8] Variety's editor Cris Willman identified "He Like That" and "Sauced Up" as "deep pleasures" from the album.[12]

Music video

Background and reception

The music video was directed by James Larese, who previously worked with Fifth Harmony for "Down". Portions of the video were filmed in an old club located in

loudspeakers.[13] Alexandra Holterman from Billboard described the video as "sweaty, confident, and unapologetically sexy."[13] Deepa Lakshmin of MTV News viewed the video as "hotter" than their video for "Work from Home" and praised the group's coordination.[14] The video received comparisons to Britney Spears' video for "I'm a Slave 4 U" due to their similar themes and choreography.[13][15]

Synopsis

push up
exercises. As of February 2024, the video has surpassed over 94 million views.

Track listing

Streaming – French Montana remix[3]

No.TitleLength
1."He Like That" (French Montana remix)3:35

Charts

Chart (2017-2018) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[17] 75
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[18] 3
Philippines (Philippine Hot 100)[19] 53
Portugal (AFP)[20] 95
Sweden Heatseekers (Sverigetopplistan)[21] 10
US
Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[22]
 1
US
Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[23]
 33

Release history

Region Date Format Label Ref.
United States September 19, 2017 Contemporary hit radio
[2]
Worldwide October 20, 2017 Digital download (French Montana Remix)
[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Fifth Harmony (CD). Fifth Harmony. Syco Music/Epic Records. 2017. p. 4. 88985310772.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  2. ^ a b "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on August 30, 2017. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
  3. ^ a b c "He Like That (French Montana Remix)". Spotify. 2017-10-20. Retrieved 2017-10-19.
  4. ^ "So, How Are Fifth Harmony Holding Up Without Camila Cabello?". Stereogum. August 31, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  5. ^ "Fifth Harmony: Fifth Harmony review – frustratingly patchy pop". The Guardian. August 26, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  6. ^ "Album of the week: Fifth Harmony's self-titled album is their best yet". USA Today. August 24, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  7. ^ a b c "5 Songs You Need to Listen to This Week". Time. August 25, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  8. ^ a b c d e "Fifth Harmony's 'Fifth Harmony:' Album Review". Idolator. August 25, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  9. Idolator
    . August 25, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  10. ^ a b Snetiker, Marc (August 24, 2017). "Fifth Harmony's first album without Camila Cabello: EW review". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  11. ^ "Review: Fifth Harmony's First Album Without Camila Cabello Feels Like a Placeholder". Spin. August 31, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  12. ^ a b "Album Review: Fifth Harmony's 'Fifth Harmony'". Variety. August 25, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  13. ^ a b c d e "5 Best Moments During Fifth Harmony's Vevo Live Event". Billboard. August 26, 2017. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
  14. ^ a b c "Fifth Harmony's 'He Like That' Video Is Even Hotter Than 'Work From Home'". MTV News. August 25, 2017. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
  15. ^ a b c "Fifth Harmony Drop Sexiest Video Yet With 'He Like That'". Much. August 25, 2017. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
  16. ^ "Fifth Harmony Debuts Steamy Music Video for 'He Like That' -- Watch!". Entertainment Tonight. August 25, 2017. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
  17. ^ "Fifth Harmony Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
  18. ^ "NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 4, 2017. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
  19. ^ "BillboardPH Hot 100". Billboard Philippines. September 25, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
  20. ^ "Fifth Harmony – He Like That". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
  21. ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker - Vecka 35, 1 september 2017". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
  22. ^ "Fifth Harmony Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
  23. ^ "Fifth Harmony Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 31, 2017.

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