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"The Way I Are"
Song

"The Way I Are" is the official second single from Timbaland's second album, Timbaland Presents Shock Value. The song features R&B singer Keri Hilson and rapper D.O.E., both of whom are signed to Timbaland's Mosley Music Group label. No release dates have been confirmed yet. It will be featured in the 2K Sports baseball video game, The Bigs.

The music video for the song was shot in Manchester, UK on May 18 2007. It was directed by Shane Drake.[1] Drake said about the video:

"I like to tell stories with my videos-- and Timbaland’s new video is going to be unlike any other. Utilizing the tools of incendiary cinematography and fierce lighting schemes, I plan to sculpt an edgy masterpiece, oozing with style and impact. With each rhythmic pulse and beat we will time crafty edits, sharp as tacks and smooth as steel. This video is going to be an artistic expression of Timbaland’s music. As an added element of force and velocity, we will follow Timbaland as he cruises around the city. From the colors, to the wardrobe-- to the edits, we will craft a slick masterpiece that defies genre and truly defines cool.[1]

The video version includes an extra verse from Timbaland's brother Sebastian. Though unusual for American music video productions, the video world premiered and received its first official airing on June 15 on the German music television channel VIVA. The official music video can be seen here.[2]

The song borrows the melody from Salt'n'Pepa's early hit "Push It".

On the issue date of June 16 2007, the single debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 78 and has thus far peaked at number 40.[3]

This song was also featured on a recent McDonald's commercial.

A remix of the song was produced by Danish band Nephew. Only the vocals from the original song are the same, the Danish band having completely redone the song. Nephew frontman Simon Kvamm also delivers new vocals for the song, which will be included on the single release.[4]

Charts

Chart (2007) Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 40
U.S. Billboard Hot Digital Songs 51
U.S. Billboard Pop 100 46
Canadian Hot 100 15[5]
New Zealand RIANZ Singles Chart 38

References

  1. ^ a b 30 (2007-05-15). "Shame Drake Set to Direct Timbaland's New Hip Hop Music Video For The Way I Are". OpenPR. {{cite news}}: |author= has numeric name (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ 30 (2007-05-20). "The Way I Are Video". KOvideo. {{cite news}}: |author= has numeric name (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ "Timbaland and Keri Hilson - The Way I Are: Chart Positions". Retrieved June 13. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ Template:Da icon Nephew press release
  5. ^ http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/charts/chart_display.jsp?f=Canadian+Hot+100&pageNumber=Top+11-50&g=Singles
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