Mariah Carey It S Like That -

Released on January 25, 2005, "" served as the explosive lead single for Mariah Carey ’s tenth studio album, The Emancipation of Mimi . Co-produced by Carey and longtime collaborator Jermaine Dupri , the track effectively signaled a "pop culture reset," reclaiming Carey's position at the top of the charts after a period of professional and personal setbacks in the early 2000s. The Sound: Club Energy Meets R&B Mastery

The video features several high-profile appearances, including Randy Jackson , Brian McKnight , Jermaine Dupri, and Fatman Scoop. Legacy: The "Emancipation" Begins Mariah Carey It S Like That

The song cleverly samples Run-D.M.C. ’s 1984 hook "It’s Like That Y’all" from the track "Hollis Crew". Released on January 25, 2005, "" served as

"It’s Like That" was Carey's most successful single in years, helping her secure a nomination for at the 2006 Grammy Awards. Legacy: The "Emancipation" Begins The song cleverly samples

Directed by , the music video was filmed at the Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills. It portrays Carey at a lavish masked party the night before her wedding to a wealthy, controlling fiancé (played by Eric Roberts).