"We Don't Get Down Like Y'all" is a single by American rapper T.I. featuring American rapper B.o.B. It was released on June 29, 2011 and produced by The Runners.
Critical reception
The song was well-received by music critics. Rap-Up's Devin wrote, "The rap titans distance themselves from their competitors with slick-talking rhymes".[1] DJ Ill Will of HotNewHipHop wrote, "T.I. continues to impress with each new leak, and We Don't Get Down Like Yall is no exception. It's [sic] strengthens T.I.'s already impressive body of work, which has seen positive change over the years."[2]Complex's Matt Cole stated, "T.I. proves he's still got it while B.o.B delivers another simple-but-catchy hook."[3] Chris Coplan of Consequence of Sound wrote of the song, "Even without that awesome jailhouse vibe to it, it's your standard Tip banger that boasts his superiority on the mic."[4]Earmilk's Montrey Whittaker remarked the song "goes hard and takes no prisoners" and "It starts off hype and never let's [sic] up with finishes with zero apologies."[5] Sam Hockley-Smith of The Fader commented that T.I. "raps his ass off" in the song.[6]Hypebeast's Matt Morris commented the song "may be a good listen for fans who are awaiting both artists to return onto the new music circuit later this year."[7]