In Sweden, the song debuted at number 19 and peaked at number 8 in its second week, becoming her first top ten in the country. Internationally, the song achieved moderate success. On September 6, 2019, the single was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over a million digital copies in the United States. The song was ranked at number 68 on the Billboard Year End singles of 2007, and is the most successful year-end single from the album. The song also peaked at number six on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, giving Ciara her sixth top-ten single on the chart. The song spent a total of 20 weeks on the chart. On the issue dated May 5, 2007, the single reached its peak position at number 19 on the chart. On the issue dated March 17, 2007, 'Like a Boy' debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 at number 81. On June 26, 2007, Ciara performed a medley of 'Like a Boy' and ' That's Right' at the 2007 BET Awards.

While the song was at the height of its popularity Ciara's name was featured in a Sprint campaign along with Joss Stone and My Chemical Romance. She did her famous matrix in a pair of high heels. On April 3, 2007, Ciara made an appearance on the reality show Dancing with the Stars, where she performed 'Like a Boy'. had a contest where fans had a chance to remix 'Like a Boy' and meet Ciara, if the remix is saved. Britain's Manchester Evening News published that the song has an 'epic instrumental', 'gymnastic style vocals', and 'photocopied lyrics', but it is 'guaranteed to be a smash hit in the U.S.' Chocolate Magazine published it is 'one of her best tracks so far' and shows her mature side.

Jody Rosen of Entertainment Weekly wrote the song is 'par excellence' and 'stirring revenge fantasy'. Bill Lamb of wrote that Ciara gives a 'breathlessness delivering' and says the song is 'intoxicating'.

'Like a Boy' was well received by critics. Ciara also co-produced the song along with The Evolution track 'My Love'.Ĭritical reception and promotion The song is notable for its mixture of synthesized orchestral strings and hard-pounding hip-hop instrumental. The protagonist wishes to 'act like a boy'. Ciara wanted to know what it would be like if 'the roles were reversed'. According to Ciara, 'it's a record for my women' and she had 'a lot of girl talks'. Que, Ezekiel Lewis, and Calvin Kenon, and Keri Hilson details about double standards in society of how men in relationships can do certain things like staying out late, but when women do it is seen as disrespectful. 'Like a Boy' which was written by Ciara, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, J.

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