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Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin - I Like I

Official Music Video & Song Information

Watch the official music video for Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin - I Like I, featured in our curated YouTube New Music & Old Videos archive — a collection dedicated to the best and most iconic releases.

1. 🎵 Song: I Like It
2. 🎤 Artist: Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin
3. 💿 Album: Invasion of Privacy
4. 🎙 Recorded: 2017
5. 📅 Released: May 25, 2018
6. 🎼 Genre: Hip Hop / Latin Trap / Reggaeton
7. ⏱ Length: 4:13
8. 🏷 Label: Atlantic Records
9. ✍ Songwriters: Cardi B, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Pardison Fontaine, & others
10. 🎛 Producer: J. White Did It, Tainy, and Craig Kallestad
11. 🎬 Music Video Release: May 2018
12. 🎥 Director (Video): Eif Rivera
13. ▶ YouTube Views: ~1,719,807,995+ views (Official Music Video)**
14. 📊 Billboard Hot 100 Peak: #3 (US Billboard Hot 100)
15. 💎 RIAA Certification: 9× Platinum (US)
16. 🏆 Awards: MTV Video Music Award & American Music Awards
17. 🎧 Streaming Milestone: 1B+ Spotify streams
18. 🖤 Main Themes: Celebration of Latina culture, empowerment, fun party vibes
19. 🎶 Production Style: Latin–trap blend with sample of Pete Rodriguez’s *“I Like It Like That”*
20. 🌍 Cultural Impact: Global summer anthem; huge crossover hit in multiple countries
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Cardi B – I Like It (feat. Bad Bunny & J Balvin) is an energetic Latin trap and hip-hop hit that blends bold rap verses with infectious tropical rhythms. Released in 2018, the song quickly became a global anthem, dominating charts and streaming platforms worldwide.

The collaboration brought together three internationally acclaimed artists, helping push Latin and urban music further into the mainstream. Its vibrant sound and confident delivery made it a standout release of the late 2010s.

About the Song

“I Like It” was released on May 25, 2018, as the fourth single from Cardi B’s debut studio album Invasion of Privacy. The track samples the 1967 boogaloo classic “I Like It Like That” by the Joe Cuba Sextet, blending classic Latin influences with modern trap production.

Cardi B delivers confident, celebratory verses, while Bad Bunny and J Balvin contribute Spanish-language performances that add cultural depth and global appeal. The bilingual approach helped the song resonate with audiences across different regions.

About the Music Video

Directed by Eif Rivera, the official music video was filmed in Miami’s Little Havana. It features colorful street scenes, vibrant outfits, and high-energy performances that reflect the song’s festive and multicultural vibe.

The video became one of the most-watched releases in Cardi B’s career, reinforcing the song’s status as a defining summer anthem and a milestone in Latin-influenced pop music.

Chart Performance & Success

“I Like It” topped the US Billboard Hot 100, marking Cardi B’s second number-one single and making her the first female rapper to achieve multiple chart-topping hits. It was also the first US No. 1 for both Bad Bunny and J Balvin.

The song reached top positions in numerous countries, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Spain, supported by massive streaming numbers and consistent radio airplay.

Legacy and Impact

“I Like It” remains one of the most influential cross-genre collaborations of its era. Its fusion of trap, hip-hop, and Latin rhythms helped normalize reggaeton and Latin trap sounds in mainstream pop, inspiring a wave of global collaborations in the years that followed.

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