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penned the verses for the remix version of the song. Background singer Algebra Blessett emerged as a

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singer a decade after her appearance. Mixzo went on to produce for artists like Fiend, Juvenile,

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, Ludacris, and

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. The producer of the remix,

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, became best known for his production of the 2003

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sampled "Swing My Way" in his hit track "

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", and American rapper

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sampled it in his song "

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was featured in the

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, which was directed by visual artist and designer

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Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Personnel

* K.P. - performer * Envyi - performer, background vocals * Mixzo - producer * Michael O. Johnson - writer * Javalyn Hall-Johnson - writer * Algebra Blessett - background vocals * Randell Rivers - Lead guitar * Mike Wilson - recording engineer * Neal H. Pogue - mixing

Remix

* Carl Mo - additional production, vocal arrangement, music * Christopher Bridges - writer * Craig Love - additional acoustic guitar * Emperor Searcy - scratches

References

Works cited

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Swing My Way (K.P. and Envyi song) 1997 songs 1997 singles 1998 singles East West Records singles Elektra Records singles Miami bass songs