The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)

"The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)" is a song by American singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha featuring American rapper Lil Wayne, from her 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. The single was leaked a week before its release, though it was deleted soon after. The single was serviced to pop radio on June 6, 2017. The song samples Whitney Houston's single "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)".

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."

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. The video features video game Just Dance 2018 which the song is featured on.

Live performances

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

Track listing

Digital download

No.	Title	Length
1.	"The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)" (featuring Lil Wayne)	3:08

Digital download

No.	Title	Length
1.	"The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)"	3:03

Digital download

No.	Title	Length
1.	"The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)" (DallasK Remix)	3:02

Charts

Chart (2017)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)	72
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)	10
Colombia (National-Report)	97
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)	99
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)	7
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)	79
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)	34
Venezuela (National-Report)	7

References

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"New Music: Bebe Rexha feat. Lil Wayne – 'The Way I Are (Dance With Somebody)'". Rap-Up. May 18, 2017. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
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"E3 2017: JUST DANCE 2018 REVEALED". Retrieved 2017-06-25.
"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.
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"ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 24. týden 2017 in the date selector. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
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v t e Bebe Rexha
Discography Songs Awards and nominations
Studio albums	Expectations (2018) Better Mistakes (2021) Bebe (2023)
EPs	I Don't Wanna Grow Up (2015) All Your Fault: Pt. 1 (2017) All Your Fault: Pt. 2 (2017)
Singles	"I Can't Stop Drinking About You" "I'm Gonna Show You Crazy" "Gone" "Me, Myself & I" "No Broken Hearts" "In the Name of Love" "I Got You" "The Way I Are" "Meant to Be" "Home" "Push Back" "I'm a Mess" "Say My Name" "Last Hurrah" "Harder" "You Can't Stop the Girl" "Baby, I'm Jealous" "Sacrifice" "Sabotage" "Chain My Heart" "I'm Good (Blue)" "Heart Wants What It Wants" "Satellite" "Stars" "One in a Million" "My Oh My"
Featured singles	"Take Me Home" "Hey Mama" "That's How You Know" "Battle Cry" "Back to You" "Girls" "Call You Mine"
Promotional singles	"Not 20 Anymore"
Related articles	All Your Fault Tour Black Cards
Category

Lil Wayne singles

Discography

Tha Block Is Hot

"Tha Block Is Hot"

500 Degreez

"Way of Life"

Tha Carter

"Go D.J."

Tha Carter II

Like Father, Like Son

The Leak

"Gossip"
"I'm Me"

Tha Carter III

We Are Young Money

Rebirth

I Am Not a Human Being

Tha Carter IV

I Am Not a Human Being II

Rich Gang

"Tapout"

Tha Carter V

Funeral

"I Do It"

Featured singles

1999	"Back That Azz Up" "Bling Bling"
2000	"#1 Stunna"
2002	"Neva Get Enuf"
2004	"Hot Boys, Hot Girls"
2005	"Soldier"
2006	"Gimme That" "Holla at Me" "You Know What" "Make It Rain" "Hollywood Divorce" "You"
2007	"We Takin' Over" "Lock U Down" "Pop Bottles" "Duffle Bag Boy" "Uh-Ohhh!" "Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)" "100 Million"
2008	"Push" "Love in This Club Part II" "Girls Around the World" "I Run This" "My Life" "Can't Believe It" "Let It Rock" "Shawty Say" "Swagga Like Us" "Cuddy Buddy" "Official Girl" "I'm So Paid" "Lost" "All My Life (In the Ghetto)" "Turnin Me On" "Make a Toast"
2009	"Unstoppable" "Always Strapped" "Respect My Conglomerate" "So Good" "Maybach Music 2" "Down" "Successful" "I'm Goin' In" "Money to Blow" "Heard 'em All" "I Can Transform Ya" "Give It Up to Me" "4 My Town (Play Ball)" "Revolver" "Women Lie, Men Lie"
2010	"I Made It (Cash Money Heroes)" "Miss Me" "Loyalty" "No Love" "Fire Flame"
2011	"Welcome to My Hood" "Look at Me Now" "Bow Chicka Wow Wow" "Hit the Lights" "Someone to Love Me (Naked)" "This Is What Rock n' Roll Looks Like" "Motivation" "Red Nation" "9 Piece" "I'm on One" "I'm Into You" "Dirty Dancer" "Ballin'" "Dedication to My Ex (Miss That)" "Y.U. Mad" "Strange Clouds" "Sweat" "The Motto"
2012	"Faded" "All Aboard" "Take It to the Head" "HYFR (Hell Ya Fucking Right)" "I Can Only Imagine" "Pop That" "Enough of No Love" "Ice" "Bandz a Make Her Dance" "Celebration" "She Don't Put It Down" "Ball" "Hello"
2013	"Karate Chop" "All That (Lady)" "Ready to Go" "High School" "No New Friends" "Wit' Me" "We Outchea" "Beware" "Good Time" "Thank You" "Loyal"
2014	"We Alright" "Thug Cry" "Only"
2015	"Truffle Butter" "How Many Times" "Just Right for Me" "Bottom of the Bottle" "Switch Up"
2016	"Pillowtalk" (Remix) "Order More" (Remix) "No Problem" "Gold" (Remix)
2017	"Running Back" "Light My Body Up" "I'm the One" "The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)" "Love U Better" "Like a Man" "Codeine Dreaming"
2018	"Good Form"
2019	"Genius" (Lil Wayne Remix) "Be Like Me"
2020	"Whats Poppin" (Remix) "Iced Out Audemars" (Remix)

Other singles

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