The Way I Are
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| Single by Timbaland featuring Keri Hilson & D.O.E | ||
| from the album Shock Value | ||
| Released | July 9, 2007 | |
| Format | Digital download, CD single | |
| Recorded | 2006 Virginia Beach, Virginia (Thomas Crown Studios) |
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| Genre | Hip hop, electro | |
| Length | 2:59 (album version) 3:19 (radio edit) 3:34 (extended version; featuring Chamillionaire) |
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| Label | Mosley, Blackground, Interscope | |
| Writer(s) | Tim Mosley, Nate Hills, Keri Hilson, The Clutch, Candice Nelson, John Maultsby | |
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| "The Way I Are" on YouTube | ||
"The Way I Are" is a song by American rapper Timbaland, released as the second single from his second studio album Shock Value (2007). The song features vocals by singer Keri Hilson. The two artists co-wrote the song together with Danja, The Clutch, Kid Cudi and Candice Nelson. Timbaland and Danja also produced the song together. 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. "The Way I Are" is an hip hop and electro song with influences of R&B and dance music that help create its futuristic sound. Its lyrics are based on the theme of role reversal and sensuous desires.
Music critics mostly complimented the song's futuristic dance sound while others dismissed the lyrics. There were notable comparisons made by critics to songs from Justin Timberlake's album FutureSex/LoveSounds, especially "My Love" (2007) and "SexyBack" (2006). The song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and sold over 3 million units in the United States. 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". Internationally, "The Way I Are" reached number one in several countries including Australia, Canada, Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Elsewhere, the song reached the top five region in all other countries including Austria, France, Germany, New Zealand and Russia.
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