Like I Want You
| "Like I Want You" | ||||
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| Single by Giveon | ||||
| from the album Take Time | ||||
| Released | November 20, 2019 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 4:20 | |||
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| "Like I Want You" on YouTube | ||||
"Like I Want You" is a song by American singer-songwriter Giveon. It was released through Epic Records and Not So Fast on November 20, 2019. The song serves as the lead single from his debut extended play and first project, Take Time (2020), and also later appeared on his debut compilation album, When It's All Said And Done... Take Time (2021). He wrote the song with its producers Sevn Thomas, River Tiber, Jahaan Sweet, and Los Hendrix, alongside Marcus Semaj.[1]
Music video
The official music video for the song premiered along on February 7, 2020.[2]
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[3]
- Giveon – vocals, background vocals, songwriting
- Sevn Thomas – production, songwriting, programming
- River Tiber – production, songwriting, programming
- Jahaan Sweet – production, songwriting, songwriting
- Los Hendrix – instruments
- John Kercy – mixing, production
- Colin Leonard – mastering
- Gehring Miller – engineering, recording
Charts
| Chart (2020–2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 87 |
| US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)[5] | 7 |
| US Hot R&B Songs (Billboard)[6] | 10 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[7] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | November 20, 2019 |
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References
- ^ "Givēon Combines EPs to Create 'When It's All Said and Done… Take Time,' Shares "Heartbreak Anniversary" Video". Complex. March 15, 2021. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ "Giveon - Like I Want You (Official Music Video)". February 7, 2020. Retrieved February 7, 2020 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Credits / TAKE TIME / Giveon". Retrieved March 27, 2020 – via Tidal.
- ^ "Hot 100 Chart: Week of March 27, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
- ^ "Hot Adult R&B Songs – October 24, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart: Week of February 27, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – Giveon – Like I Want You". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
- ^ "LIKE I WANT YOU - Single by GIVĒON on Apple Music". Apple Music. November 20, 2019. Retrieved November 20, 2019.