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}}}} "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 and rapper D.O.E.. All three artists co-wrote the song together with Danja, The Clutch, 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 electropop and disco 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. "The Way I Are" received generally mixed reviews from music critics. Many 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 fared better commercially around the world. It 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. The accompanying music video was directed by Shane Drake and takes place in a dark alley-like area in Salford, England. The video also features Timbaland's brother Sebastian, who contributes an extra verse after the bridge. The director noted that the influence of making the video came from the sound of the song and used the rhythm and beats to add effects to make the video have an edgy appeal. "The Way I Are" received a nomination for Monster Single of the Year at the MTV Video Music Awards, as well as a nomination under the Producer of the Year (Non-Classical), listed with other songs produced by Timbaland and released during 2007, at the 2008 Grammys. The song is featured in NBA Live 08. ==Background== "The Way I Are" was written and composed by Timbaland, Keri Hilson, D.O.E., Danja, The Clutch, and Candice Nelson.〔 Timbaland and Danja also handled production.〔 Danja collaborated with Timbaland on other songs from the ''Shock Value'' album, including "Give It to Me" and "Come and Get Me".〔 Danja has also collaborated with Hilson on other songs on the album as well as songs for Britney Spears' fifth studio album, ''Blackout'' (2007), which include "Gimme More", "Break the Ice" and "Perfect Lover". Recording for the song, along with all the songs from the album, was handled by Demacio "Demo" Castellon and took place at Timbaland's private recording studio, Thomas Crown Studios, in Virginia Beach, Virginia.〔 Marcella Araica mixed the song at Pacifique Recording Studios in North Hollywood, California.〔 The instruments were handled by Timbaland, who provided the drums, and Danja, who provided the drums and keys.〔 The song was edited through ProTools by Ron Taylor.〔 "The Way I Are" was released as the second single from ''Shock Value'', after "Give It to Me". Mosley Music Group, in association with Blackground Records and Interscope Records, sent the song to contemporary hit and rhythmic radios on June 15, 2007.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=R&R :: Going for Adds :: CHR/Top 40 )〕〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=R&R :: Going for Adds :: Rhythmic )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「The Way I Are」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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