The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody) explained

The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)
Cover:Bebe rexha-the way i are (dance with somebody).jpg
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Type:single
Artist:Bebe Rexha featuring Lil Wayne
Genre:Pop
Label:Warner Bros.
Chronology:Bebe Rexha
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Prev Year:2017
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"The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)" is a song by American singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha featuring American rapper Lil Wayne, from her third EP . It was released on May 19, 2017 by Warner Bros. Records as the lead single from the EP.[1] [2] [3] The single was leaked a week before its release, though it was deleted soon after.[4] The single was serviced to pop radio on June 6, 2017.[5] The song samples Whitney Houston's single "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)".[6] [7]

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.[8] The video features video game Just Dance 2018 which the song is featured on.[9]

Live performances

Rexha and Wayne performed the single together on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.[10] Rexha later performed the solo version of the song on Good Morning America as part of their Summer Concert Series.

Track listing

Charts

Chart (2017)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[14] 72
Colombia (National-Report)[15] 97
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[16] 7
Venezuela (National-Report)[17] 7

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody) [feat. Lil Wayne] - Single by Bebe Rexha]. iTunes Store. May 19, 2017. May 18, 2017.
  2. Web site: New Music: Bebe Rexha feat. Lil Wayne – 'The Way I Are (Dance With Somebody)' . Rap-Up. May 18, 2017. May 18, 2017.
  3. Web site: Bebe Rexha Unveils The Cover Of Lil Wayne-Assisted Single 'The Way I Are'. Idolator. Mike. Wass. May 12, 2017. May 18, 2017.
  4. News: Bebe Rexha Unveils The Cover Of New Single "The Way I Are". 2017-05-12. idolator. 2017-05-24. en-US.
  5. News: Bebe Rexha & Lil Wayne's "The Way I Are (Dance With Somebody)" Enters Pop Radio's Top 60. 2017-06-11. Headline Planet. 2017-06-13. en-US.
  6. Web site: New Music: Bebe Rexha feat. Lil Wayne – 'The Way I Are (Dance With Somebody)'. Rap-Up. 2017-05-24.
  7. News: Bebe Rexha's "The Way I Are" Sounds Like A Summer Smash. 2017-05-18. idolator. 2017-05-24. en-US.
  8. Bebe Rexha's Stylist on How to Get Her Look in 'The Way I Are (Dance With Somebody)' Music Video: Exclusive. Billboard. 2017-06-13.
  9. News: E3 2017: JUST DANCE 2018 REVEALED. 2017-06-25.
  10. News: Bebe Rexha & Lil Wayne Perform 'The Way I Are' On Jimmy Kimmel Live! HipHop-N-More. 2017-06-11. HipHop-N-More. 2017-06-13. en-US.
  11. Web site: The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody) [feat. Lil Wayne] - Single by Bebe Rexha]. iTunes Store. May 19, 2017. May 18, 2017.
  12. Web site: The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody) - Single by Bebe Rexha. iTunes Store. July 16, 2017. July 14, 2017.
  13. Web site: iTunes - Music - The Way I Are (Dance With Somebody) [DallasK Remix] - Single by Bebe Rexha]. iTunes Store.
  14. Web site: ARIA Chart Watch #422. auspOp. May 27, 2017. May 27, 2017.
  15. Web site: Top 100 Colombia. es. National-Report. July 22, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20170926183030/http://www.national-report.com:80/top-colombia/. September 26, 2017.
  16. Web site: NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. May 29, 2017. May 26, 2017.
  17. Web site: Top 100 Venezuela. es. National-Report. May 8, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180508191332/http://www.national-report.com/top-venezuela/. May 8, 2018.

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