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| Single by T.I. featuring B.o.B | ||||
| Released | June 29, 2011 | |||
| Length | 3:42 | |||
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| Producer(s) | The Runners | |||
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"We Don't Get Down Like Y'all" is a single by American rapper T.I. featuring American rapper B.o.B. It was released on June 29, 2011 and produced by The Runners.
The song was well-received by music critics. Rap-Up 's Devin wrote, "The rap titans distance themselves from their competitors with slick-talking rhymes". [1] DJ Ill Will of HotNewHipHop wrote, "T.I. continues to impress with each new leak, and We Don't Get Down Like Yall is no exception. It's [sic] strengthens T.I.'s already impressive body of work, which has seen positive change over the years." [2] Complex's Matt Cole stated, "T.I. proves he's still got it while B.o.B delivers another simple-but-catchy hook." [3] Chris Coplan of Consequence of Sound wrote of the song, "Even without that awesome jailhouse vibe to it, it's your standard Tip banger that boasts his superiority on the mic." [4] Earmilk's Montrey Whittaker remarked the song "goes hard and takes no prisoners" and "It starts off hype and never let's [sic] up with finishes with zero apologies." [5] Sam Hockley-Smith of The Fader commented that T.I. "raps his ass off" in the song. [6] Hypebeast's Matt Morris commented the song "may be a good listen for fans who are awaiting both artists to return onto the new music circuit later this year." [7]
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100 [8] | 78 |
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