My Way (Usher Song)
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"My Way" is a song by American singer-songwriter Usher, released by LaFace and
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on June 9, 1997, as the third single from his second album of the same name (1997). The song was written by Usher alongside its producers, Manuel Seal and
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, the latter of whom provides an uncredited guest appearance and backing vocals.


Music video

It was filmed and released in 1998 at a broken down garage in a desert location. It features a dance competition between two groups, one led by Usher and the other led by Tyrese Gibson. The music video on
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has received over 30 million views as of May 2024.


Release and reception

Despite moderate airplay, the single sold well and reached number two on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Due to the disappointment of the " Nice and Slow" single in the United Kingdom, "My Way" was not released as a single there. In 2016, ''
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'' ranked "My Way" number ten on their list of the 25 greatest Usher songs, and in 2021, ''
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'' ranked the song number two on their list of the 10 greatest Usher songs.


Track listing

US 12-inch vinyl # "My Way" emix W/J.D.3:37 Rap eaturing- Jermaine Dupri # "My Way" emix Instrumental3:37 # "My Way" emix Acappella3:37 Rap eaturing- Jermaine Dupri # "My Way" lbum Version3:38 # "My Way" nstrumental3:36 # "My Way"
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References

1997 songs 1998 singles Usher (musician) songs Arista Records singles LaFace Records singles Music videos directed by Paul Hunter (director) Song recordings produced by Jermaine Dupri Songs written by Jermaine Dupri Songs written by Manuel Seal {{1990s-R&B-song-stub