Like Whaaat
2013 single by Problem featuring Bad Lucc
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"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.
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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 | |||
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| Producer | League of Starz[1] | |||
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In 19 June 2024, Problem performed the hit song, for Kendrick Lamar's concert The Pop Out: Ken & Friends at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, closing the first set by DJ Hed, titled the Act I – DJ Hed & Friends.[2]
Background
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".[3] Complex credited Problem for reviving the song and turning it into a hit, calling it "a contemporary, thumping re-imagining of the familiar track."[3]
Upon release, "Like Whaaat" was featured in heavy rotation on Los Angeles' Power 106 and many stations in rural Texas, Georgia and North Carolina.[4] 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.[5]
Music video
The music video for "Like Whaaat" was directed by Topself Junior and released on March 19, 2013 via SkeeTV.[6][7] 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][8][9]
Critical reception
Remix
The official remix to "Like Whaaat" was released on June 21, 2013 on "Big Boy's Neighborhood" on Power 106.[10] 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.[11][12] On July 9, 2013, the remix was released as a single to iTunes.[13]
On May 23, 2013, DJ Skee released the official "Skeemix" for the song featuring a verse from rapper Riff Raff.[14] Rappers Jermaine Dupri and Chill Moody have also released freestyles or remixes to the song.[15][16]
Chart performance
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[17] | 20 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[18] | 47 |
| US Heatseekers Songs (Billboard) | 19 |
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
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| United States | February 12, 2013[19] | Digital download[20] | Diamond Lane Music Group |