I Like It
The Blackout All-Stars
1997
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Inspiration and background
Researched recording background
I Like It brought together the Blackout All-Stars for the 1994 film soundtrack I Like It Like That. The ensemble included Ray Barretto, Tito Nieves, Tito Puente, Sheila E. and other Latin and jazz musicians. Produced by Sergio George, the recording revisited the earlier Pete Rodriguez repertoire as a soundtrack collaboration. Retained list context: I Like It by The Blackout All-Stars appears at number 97 in the reviewed U.S. year-end table for 1997. No reliable song-specific account of its inspiration was established in this review.
Evidence scope: Sourced recording or credited-performer context. Exact audio identity and private songwriting motivation are not inferred.
Sources for this information
I Like It Like That Volume 1 - AllMusic soundtrack credits
Read 1994 soundtrack, Blackout Allstars and named guests, with Sergio George production. | Retrieved 2026-10-19
The Blackout All-Stars - recording history
Read temporary ensemble, additional named musicians and relation to the earlier Pete Rodriguez recording. | Retrieved 2026-10-19
Billboard year-end 1997 table (Wikipedia transcription)
Secondary chart transcription reviewed for title, artist and annual association. Not proof of release date, genre or inspiration.
Earlier note and its recorded status
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I Like It by The Blackout All-Stars appears at number 97 in the reviewed U.S. year-end table for 1997. No reliable song-specific account of its inspiration was established in this review.
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Sources and scope
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Billboard year-end 1997 table (Wikipedia transcription)
Secondary chart transcription reviewed for title, artist and annual association. Not proof of release date, genre or inspiration.
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