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The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)
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Wikipedia article
"'The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)'" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha featuring American rapper Lil Wayne, from her third extended play (EP) 'All Your Fault: Pt. 2'. It was released on May 19, 2017 by Warner Bros. Records as the lead single from the EP. The single was leaked a week before its release, though it was deleted soon after. The single was serviced to pop radio on June 6, 2017.
Composition
"The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)" samples Whitney Houston's single "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)".
Critical reception
Mike Wass of 'Idolator' gave the song a positive review, calling the single "instantly hummable and sweet relief from the endless stream of left-of-center pop songs on radio."
Music video
The music video directed by Director X was released on June 1, 2017. The fashion for the music video was inspired by vintage movies such as 'Grease'. The video features video game 'Just Dance 2018' which the song is featured on.
Live performances
Bebe Rexha and Lil Wayne performed the single together on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'. Rexha later performed a solo version of the song on 'Good Morning America' as part of their Summer Concert Series.
Track listing
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References
Category:2017 songs
Category:2017 singles
Category:Warner Records singles
Category:Bebe Rexha songs
Category:Lil Wayne songs
Category:Songs written by Jacob Kasher
Category:Songs written by Bebe Rexha
Category:Music videos directed by Director X
Category:Songs written by Lil Wayne
Category:Songs written by Shannon Rubicam
Category:Songs written by Jonas Jeberg
Category:Songs written by Joel Little
Category:Songs written by Clarence Coffee Jr.
Category:Songs written by George Merrill (songwriter)
Category:Song recordings produced by Joel Little
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