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About This Track
The Way I Are is a song by Timbaland, released as the second single from his 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. It was released digitally worldwide in May 2007.
The song is featured in a 2007 McDonald’s commercial; it not only plays in the background, but the viewer sees at the beginning a DJ placing the “The Way I Are” record onto a turntable. The song was also featured on Dancing with the Stars when Spice Girls member Melanie Brown performed her freestyle dance to the live band’s version of the song with her professional partner, Maksim Chmerkovskiy. The song is on the soundtrack of NBA Live 08 on all consoles.
The music video for the song was shot in the City of Salford in Greater Manchester, UK, on May 18, 2007. It was directed by Shane Drake. Drake commented on the video and said:
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 & will show off Timbaland in a “super” music video.
The song is featured in a 2007 McDonald’s commercial; it not only plays in the background, but the viewer sees at the beginning a DJ placing the “The Way I Are” record onto a turntable. The song was also featured on Dancing with the Stars when Spice Girls member Melanie Brown performed her freestyle dance to the live band’s version of the song with her professional partner, Maksim Chmerkovskiy. The song is on the soundtrack of NBA Live 08 on all consoles.
The music video for the song was shot in the City of Salford in Greater Manchester, UK, on May 18, 2007. It was directed by Shane Drake. Drake commented on the video and said:
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 & will show off Timbaland in a “super” music video.
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headshot2557 wrote:
PLEASE DON'T READ THIS. YOU WILL BE KISSED ON THE NEAREST POSSIBLE FRIDAY BY THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE.TOMORROW WILL BE THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE. NOW YOU'VE STARTED READING THIS. DON'T STOP. THIS IS SO FREAKY. 1. say your name 10 times 2. say your mom's name 5 times 3. say your crushes name 3 times 4. paste this to 4 other songs. if you do this, your crush will kiss you on the nearest Friday. but if you read this and do not paste this, then you will have very bad luck. SEND THIS TO 5 SONGS IN 143 MINUTES. WHEN YOU'RE DONE PRESS F6 AND YOUR CRUSH'S NAME WILL APPEAR IN BIG LETTERS ON THE SCREEN. THIS IS SO FREAKY BECAUSE IT ACTUALLY WORK
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WanShi4Life wrote:
I like some knobs!
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jordofs wrote:
One of my all-time favourites.
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lvlaverick23 wrote:
Guys, just listen to it in 10-20 years... and hit the dancefloor!
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DarkElvick wrote:
Still fucking love it
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simsim7 wrote:
Daamn it's been a while since I heard this :D Forgot how much i love it <3
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naynay1129 wrote:
love the instrumental but not the song
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BILLINGJ wrote:
talk to the beat
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Ariues2 wrote:
i too am too cool for this tune. sorries.
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Yasi94 wrote:
don't like this song. Never did.
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MarcuzVolk wrote:
DANCE CENTRAL DLC TOMORROW! <3
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WichitaQ wrote:
i ain't go no reason not to listen to this tune
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avnipatel28 wrote:
it took me a sec to appreciate this as a different song but now i love this version
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diandrascacelas wrote:
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peterbatista wrote:
i only listen to tis song for fun not because i like it lol 0_0
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KidShelleen wrote:
like it.
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iCassette wrote:
love the song, but i want more girls like keri of what she say in this song
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ranshik wrote:
awesome !!
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Adsj18 wrote:
Nice Song =)
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Turner_Ound wrote:
why do i get some remix? it's annoying
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