The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)
2017 single by Bebe Rexha featuring Lil Wayne
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"The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)" is a song by American singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha featuring American rapper Lil Wayne, from Rexha's third 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 song samples Whitney Houston's single "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)".[4][6][7][8]
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| Single by Bebe Rexha featuring Lil Wayne | ||||
| from the EP All Your Fault: Pt. 2 | ||||
| Released | May 19, 2017 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 3:07 | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. | |||
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Critical reception
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. The video has over 250 million views as of September 2025. [10]
Live performances
Rexha and Wayne performed the single together on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.[11] Rexha later performed the solo version of the song on Good Morning America as part of their Summer Concert Series.
Track listing
Charts
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[15] | 72 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[16] | 10 |
| Colombia (National-Report)[17] | 97 |
| Czech Republic Singles Digital (ČNS IFPI)[18] | 99 |
| New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[19] | 7 |
| Romania (Airplay 100)[20] | 69 |
| Slovakia Singles Digital (ČNS IFPI)[21] | 79 |
| US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[22] | 34 |
| Venezuela (National-Report)[23] | 7 |