The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)

"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.[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 Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)"
Single by Bebe Rexha featuring Lil Wayne
from the EP All Your Fault: Pt. 2
ReleasedMay 19, 2017 (2017-05-19)
Genre
Length3:07
LabelWarner Bros.
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Joel Little
  • Jonas Jeberg
Bebe Rexha singles chronology
"F.F.F."
(2017)		 "The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)"
(2017)		 "Back to You"
(2017)
Lil Wayne singles chronology
"I'm the One"
(2017)		 "The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)"
(2017)		 "Love U Better"
(2017)

Composition

"The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)" samples Whitney Houston's single "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)".[4][6][7][8]

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."[8]

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.[9] The video features video game Just Dance 2018 which the song is featured on.[10]

Live performances

Bebe Rexha and Lil Wayne performed the single together on Jimmy Kimmel! Live.[11] Rexha later performed a solo version of the song on Good Morning America as part of their Summer Concert Series.

Track listing
  • Digital download[12]
No.TitleLength
1."The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)" (featuring Lil Wayne)3:08
  • Digital download[13]
No.TitleLength
1."The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)"3:03
  • Digital download[14]
No.TitleLength
1."The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)" (DallasK Remix)3:02

Charts
Chart (2017) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[15] 72
Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[16] 10
Colombia (National-Report)[17] 97
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[18] 99
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[19] 7
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[20] 79
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[21] 34
Venezuela (National-Report)[22] 7

References
  1. "The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody) [feat. Lil Wayne] - Single by Bebe Rexha". iTunes Store. May 19, 2017. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
  2. "New Music: Bebe Rexha feat. Lil Wayne – 'The Way I Are (Dance With Somebody)'". Rap-Up. May 18, 2017. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
  3. Wass, Mike (May 12, 2017). "Bebe Rexha Unveils The Cover Of Lil Wayne-Assisted Single 'The Way I Are'". Idolator. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
  4. "Bebe Rexha Unveils The Cover Of New Single "The Way I Are"". idolator. 2017-05-12. Retrieved 2017-05-24.
  5. "Bebe Rexha & Lil Wayne's "The Way I Are (Dance With Somebody)" Enters Pop Radio's Top 60". Headline Planet. 2017-06-11. Retrieved 2017-06-13.
  6. "New Music: Bebe Rexha feat. Lil Wayne – 'The Way I Are (Dance With Somebody)'". Rap-Up. Retrieved 2017-05-24.
  7. Bebe Rexha - The Way I Are Feat. Lil Wayne | Stream [New Song], retrieved 2017-05-24
  8. "Bebe Rexha's "The Way I Are" Sounds Like A Summer Smash". idolator. 2017-05-18. Retrieved 2017-05-24.
  9. "Bebe Rexha's Stylist on How to Get Her Look in 'The Way I Are (Dance With Somebody)' Music Video: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-06-13.
  10. "E3 2017: JUST DANCE 2018 REVEALED". Retrieved 2017-06-25.
  11. "Bebe Rexha & Lil Wayne Perform 'The Way I Are' On Jimmy Kimmel Live! | HipHop-N-More". HipHop-N-More. 2017-06-11. Retrieved 2017-06-13.
  12. "The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody) [feat. Lil Wayne] - Single by Bebe Rexha". iTunes Store. May 19, 2017. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
  13. "The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody) - Single by Bebe Rexha". iTunes Store. July 16, 2017. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
  14. "iTunes - Music - The Way I Are (Dance With Somebody) [DallasK Remix] - Single by Bebe Rexha". iTunes Store.
  15. "ARIA Chart Watch #422". auspOp. May 27, 2017. Retrieved May 27, 2017.
  16. "Ultratop.be – Bebe Rexha feat. Lil Wayne – The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  17. "Top 100 Colombia" (in Spanish). National-Report. Archived from the original on September 26, 2017. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  18. "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 201724 into search. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
  19. "NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 29, 2017. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
  20. "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201724 into search. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
  21. "Bebe Rexha Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  22. "Top 100 Venezuela" (in Spanish). National-Report. Archived from the original on May 8, 2018. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
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