I Like Boys

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"I Like Boys"
Single by Todrick Hall
from the EP Haus Party, Pt. 1
ReleasedMay 23, 2019 (2019-05-23)
Genre Pop
Length3:35
Label Self-released
Songwriter(s)
  • Carl Seanté McGrier
  • Kofi Owusu-Ofori
  • Jean-Yves Ducornet
  • Todrick Hall
Producer(s)
Todrick Hall singles chronology
"Glitter"
(2019)
"I Like Boys"
(2019)

"I Like Boys" is a song by American singer Todrick Hall; he co-produced and co-wrote the song with Jean Yves Ducornet. Hall released the song during Pride 2019. [1] It is the second music video for his EP, Haus Party, Pt. 1 . [2] The video opens with Hall coming out to his mother played by Luenell. The video shifts to a desert with Hall surrounded by male dancers and a camel. [3] [4] The song celebrates Hall's sexuality, featuring color, cultural references, and male nudity. [5] Hall describes "I Like Boys" as campy. [1]

Charts

Chart (2019)Peak
position
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs ( Billboard ) [6] 40

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