I Like What I Like
Baha Men · 1997
46 min · 11 tracks · electronic dance music
A vibrant blend of Caribbean rhythms and electronic dance beats that invites listeners to celebrate life and movement.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Like What I Like — The title track encapsulates the album's ethos of self-acceptance and joy, featuring catchy hooks that exemplify Baha Men's playful energy.
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Beautiful Girl — This track showcases a romantic side with its smooth melodies and tropical beats, highlighting the band's ability to blend romance into dance music.
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Living on Sunshine — With its upbeat tempo and positive lyrics, this song serves as an anthem for carefree living, reinforcing the album's overall celebratory theme.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively combines Caribbean rhythms with electronic beats, creating an engaging dance music experience.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of upbeat tempos, with all tracks maintaining a danceable rhythm throughout.
- Each song incorporates layered electronic beats alongside traditional Caribbean instrumentation, creating a vibrant sound.
- Several tracks utilize call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the communal feel typical of dance music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady danceable rhythms throughout
- celebratory vibes for gatherings
- uplifting tunes for sunny days
- inviting energy for movement
- feel-good tracks for lightheartedness
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective music
- seek deep lyrical complexity
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1997, I Like What I Like marked Baha Men's third studio album, following their breakthrough with Who Let the Dogs Out in 2000. At this point, they were solidifying their signature sound that combined traditional Bahamian influences with contemporary pop and dance music elements. This album set the stage for their continued success in the late '90s and early 2000s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kool & The Gang· Jimmy Cliff· Shaggy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Whine'd 4:10
- 2 I Like What I Like 4:04
- 3 That's the Way I Get Down 4:23
- 4 Beautiful Girl 4:23
- 5 Only Lonely 3:32
- 6 Heart 5:06
- 7 Jump In 3:07
- 8 Living on Sunshine 4:09
- 9 Bounce 4:12
- 10 Follow the Sun 5:22
- 11 Gotta Move On 3:33
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