Keri Hilson & D.O.E.] [1] "The Way I Are" was released as the second single from Shock Value, after "Give It to Me". [6] Luke Bainbridge of The Observer also shared interest in the track, labeling it along with "Release" and "Bounce" as "standout tracks",[10] while Andy Kellman of AllMusic did the same with the song along with three other songs from the Shock Value album. It was certified gold on August 20, 2007 by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ) denoting shipments of 7,500 units.[40]. [49], Credits adapted from the liner notes of Shock Value, Mosley Music Group, in association with Blackground Records and Interscope Records.[1]. The Way I Are (Dance With Somebody) is th… Keri Hilson - The Way I Are", "Danish Singles Chart - January 18, 2008", "australian-charts.com - Timbaland feat. "The Way I Are " Single by Bebe Rexha featuring Lil Wayne from the EP All Your Fault: Pt. “The Way I Are” is a song by American rapper Timbaland, released as the second single from his second studio album, Shock Value. Keri Hilson – The Way I Are", The Irish Charts – Search Results – The Way I Are", Dutchcharts.nl – Timbaland feat. Timbaland "The Way I Are": Remember the time baby I ain't got no money I ain't got no car to take you on a date I can't even... Timbaland - The Way I Are Lyrics | AZLyrics.com A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # "The Way I Are" is a song by American producer Timbaland, released as the second single from his second studio album Shock Value (2007). The Panda also appears in Happy, but only as a background dancer. [10], Critics found the song to share similarities with works by American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake, who has worked with Timbaland on numerous occasions, from his second studio album FutureSex/LoveSounds (2006). – Single", Australian-charts.com – Timbaland feat. Keri Hilson — The Way I Are", "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100", Swedishcharts.com – Timbaland feat. "The Way I Are " is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha featuring American rapper Lil Wayne, from her third extended play All Your Fault: Pt. [39], In New Zealand, the song debuted at number thirty-eight on the New Zealand Singles Chart on the week ending June 11, 2007. [46] "The Way I Are" was featured in commercials for McDonald's. Keri Hilson – The Way I Are", "Tophit.ru: Timbaland feat. The video version of the song includes an extra verse from Timbaland's brother Sebastian. The Way I Are MP3 Song by Timbaland from the album R&B Club. //]]>, Sorry, we have to make sure you're a human before we can show you this page. [1] Danja has also collaborated with Hilson on other songs on the album as well as songs for Britney Spears' fifth studio album, Blackout (2007), which include "Gimme More", "Break the Ice" and "Perfect Lover". The accompanying music video was directed by Shane Drake and takes place in a dark alley-like area in Salford, England. !function(t,e,r){var n,s=t.getElementsByTagName(e)[0],i=/^http:/.test(t.location)? [13], Norman Meyers of Prefix took a liking to the song, stating it and "Release" (featuring Justin Timberlake) as "successful tracks". [25] The song ranked eighteenth on the Billboard Hot 100 year-end chart for 2007 as well as ranking number four on the 2000s decade on the Pop Songs chart compiled by Billboard. Keri Hilson – The Way I Are", Swisscharts.com – Timbaland feat. Timbaland and Danja also produced the song. [20] On December 11, 2007, Apple released the lists of iTunes' top 10 most-downloaded albums and songs of 2007 and "The Way I Are" was revealed to be the ninth best selling single on iTunes. The single was leaked a week before its release, though it was deleted soon after. [1] The song was edited through ProTools by Ron Taylor. As an added element of force and velocity, we will follow Timbaland as he cruises around the city. * Sales figures based on certification alone.^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. Billboard Pop Songs on the issue dated September 15, 2007 and stayed there for three consecutive weeks. [32] It maintained the top position for two weeks and became his second longest-running single there (36 weeks), behind "Apologize" (42 weeks) and ahead of "Give It to Me" (26 weeks). Boy I like you just the way you are Let me see ya strip, you can get a tip 'Cause I like you just the way you are. See our Way Magazine page to learn more.. Luke 11:36: If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light. "[15] Nate Patrin of Pitchfork Magazine describes the song as a "straight up jaw-dropper. [8] Kelefa Sanneh of The New York Times described the track as a "swirling electronic come-on"[9] while Luke Bainbridge of The Observer labelled it as "futuristic disco". Bebe Rexha - The Way I Are (Dance With Somebody) Lyrics. ; 'The Way I Are')", "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards (Timbaland feat. [1] Danja collaborated with Timbaland on other songs from the Shock Value album, including "Give It to Me" and "Come and Get Me". Utilizing the tools of incendiary cinematography and fierce lighting schemes, I plan to sculpt an edgy masterpiece, oozing with style and impact. Don't matter who you are, just love me the way I are I just wanna dance with somebody I just wanna dance with somebody [Lil Wayne:] I just wanna dance with somebody But I could never ever dance like Bobby You can dance, I'ma watch your body I just wanna stand right behind it I just want a chance with somebody Pop a couple xans with somebody Timbaland - Samples, Covers and Remixes on WhoSampled. Mosley Music Group, in association with Blackground Records and Interscope Records, serviced the song to contemporary hit and rhythmic radios in the United States on June 15, 2007. She added: “So, it didn’t come out that way and it wasn’t edited that way, but that’s OK.I love showing the sides of who I am. From the colors, to the wardrobe — to the edits, we will craft a slick masterpiece that defies genre and truly defines cool & will show off Timbaland in a "super" music video. The single was serviced to pop radio on June 6, 2017. The song incorporates heavy elements of R&B, dance and electronic music and has been noted by critics to exhibit a futuristic sound. 2 ReleasedMay 19, 2 Just love me the way I are I just want to dance with somebody I just want to dance with somebody. Check out The Way I Are [feat. Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. The Way I Are (OneRepublic Remix) by OneRepublic (2007) Hip-Hop / Rap / R&B The Way I Are by Nephew, Carsten Heller (2007) Follow @genius on Twitter for updates [16], Ivan Rott of About.com was less enthusiastic of the song, deeming it mediocre and stating that it was "veering off into a no-man's land of repetitive synth-heavy electronica". Baby girl, I don't got a huge ol' house I rent a room in a house Listen baby girl, I ain't got a motorboat but I can float ya boat [6][7] It is built upon a club beat and heavy synths. It became Timbaland's second solo single to reach the top five in the country as well as his second longest-running single there, behind "Apologize". 'Cause I like you just the way you are I'm about to strip and I'm well equipped Can you handle me the way I are? [1] The instruments were handled by Timbaland, who provided the drums, and Danja, who provided the drums and keys. This song features two performers who are signed to Timbaland's Mosely Music Group: singer Keri Hilson and rapper D.O.E. [34], In the Republic of Ireland, "The Way I Are" peaked at number one on the Irish Singles Chart and held that position for five consecutive weeks. The two artists co-wrote the song with Danja, The Clutch, and Candice Nelson. Keri Hilson; 'The Way I Are')", "5 random chart facts of the week that will shake you to your core", "British single certifications – Timbaland Ft Keri Hilson – The Way I Are", "American single certifications – Timbaland – The Way I Are", Recording Industry Association of America, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Way_I_Are&oldid=1007955755, European Hot 100 Singles number-one singles, Song recordings produced by Danja (record producer), Songs written by Candice Nelson (songwriter), Pages containing links to subscription-only content, Short description is different from Wikidata, Singlechart usages for Billboardeuropeanhot100, Singlechart usages for Billboarddanceairplay, Singlechart usages for Billboardrandbhiphop, Certification Table Entry usages for Australia, Pages using certification Table Entry with shipments figures, Certification Table Entry usages for Belgium, Pages using certification Table Entry with sales figures, Certification Table Entry usages for Denmark, Certification Table Entry usages for Germany, Pages using certification Table Entry with streaming figures, Certification Table Entry usages for New Zealand, Certification Table Entry usages for Sweden, Certification Table Entry usages for Switzerland, Certification Table Entry usages for United Kingdom, Certification Table Entry usages for United States, Pages using certification Table Entry with sales footnote, Pages using certification Table Entry with shipments footnote, Pages using certification Table Entry with streaming footnote, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz release group identifiers, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz work identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Recording - Demacio "Demo" Castellon for Storm-Circle Entertainment, "The Way I Are (Steve Aoki Pimpin Remix) – 4:11, This page was last edited on 20 February 2021, at 20:16. [6] Nate Patrin of Pitchfork Magazine described the song as "'Push It' gone trance". [24] "The Way I Are" reached the summit of the U.S. [21] Vibe Magazine listed "The Way I Are" as the thirty-third best song of 2007, commenting that "the true genius is spotlighting ingénue Keri Hilson". 1.1. Keri Hilson – The Way I Are", Timbaland feat. [28] On the issue dated June 2, 2007, the song debuted on the Canadian Hot 100 at number forty-four. Lil Wayne I'm sorry, I'm not the most pretty I'll never ever sing like Whitney Ooh, but I still wanna dance with somebody (Tune [38] It was later certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) denoting sales of 70,000 units. Bleta "Bebe" Rexha (born August 30, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. "The Way I Are" is a hip hop and electro song with influences of R&B and dance music that help create its futuristic sound. [36] The following week it rose to number one where it maintained that position for ten consecutive weeks, becoming Timbaland's most successful single in the country as well as highest selling song there, receiving the certification of triple platinum. Please enable Cookies and reload the page. //