My Way (Usher song)

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"My Way"
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One of U.S. editions
Single by Usher
from the album My Way
ReleasedMay 18, 1998 (1998-05-18)
Length3:34
Label
Songwriters
Producers
  • Jermaine Dupri
  • Manuel Seal
Usher singles chronology
"The Party Continues"
(1998)		"My Way"
(1998)		"Bedtime"
(1999)
Music video
"My Way" on YouTube

"My Way" is a song by American singer Usher, released by LaFace and Arista Records on May 18, 1998, as the third single from his second album, My Way (1997). The song was written by Usher alongside its producers Manuel Seal and Jermaine Dupri, the latter of whom provides an uncredited guest appearance and backing vocals.

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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 & Slow" single in the United Kingdom, "My Way" was not released as a single there. In 2016, Complex ranked "My Way" number ten on their list of the 25 greatest Usher songs, [1] and in 2021, American Songwriter ranked the song number two on their list of the 10 greatest Usher songs. [2]

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. [3] [ non-primary source needed ]

Track listing

US 12-inch vinyl

  1. "My Way" [Remix W/J.D.] 3:37 Rap [Featuring] - Jermaine Dupri
  2. "My Way" [Remix Instrumental] 3:37
  3. "My Way" [Remix Acappella] 3:37 Rap [Featuring] - Jermaine Dupri
  4. "My Way" [Album Version] 3:38
  5. "My Way" [Instrumental] 3:36
  6. "My Way" [Acapella]

Charts

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [18] Platinum1,400,000 [19]

Release history

RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Ref.
United StatesApril 13–14, 1998 Urban radio [20]
April 28, 1998 Rhythmic contemporary radio [21]
SwedenMay 18, 1998CD [22]
United StatesJune 9, 1998 Contemporary hit radio [23]
  • 12-inch vinyl
  • CD
  • cassette
[ citation needed ]

References

  1. ↑ "The 25 Best Usher Songs". Complex . October 14, 2016. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  2. ↑ Uitti, Jacob (December 18, 2021). "Top 10 Usher Songs". American Songwriter . Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  3. ↑ Usher - My Way (Official HD Video).YouTube
  4. ↑ "Usher – My Way". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
  5. ↑ "Offizielle Deutsche Charts" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. To see the peak chart position, click 'TITEL VON', followed by the artist's name.
  6. ↑ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 28, 1998" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40.
  7. ↑ "Usher – My Way" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  8. ↑ "Usher – My Way". Top 40 Singles.
  9. ↑ "Usher Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard .
  10. ↑ "Usher Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard .
  11. ↑ "Usher Chart History (Rhythmic Airplay)". Billboard . Retrieved May 22,2022.
  12. ↑ "The Urban Top 40 of 1998" (PDF). Music Week . January 9, 1999. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Billboard Top 100 – 1998" . Retrieved August 28, 2010.
  14. ↑ "The Year in Music 1998: Hot R&B Singles". Billboard. Vol. 110, no. 52. December 26, 1998. p. YE-51.
  15. ↑ "Most Played Mainstream Top 40 Songs of 1998". Airplay Monitor . Vol. 6, no. 52. December 25, 1998. p. 45.
  16. ↑ "Most Played Rhythmic Top 40 Songs of 1998". Airplay Monitor. Vol. 6, no. 52. December 25, 1998. p. 46.
  17. ↑ "Hot 100 Singles of the '90s". Billboard. Vol. 111, no. 52. December 25, 1999. p. YE-20. Retrieved October 15, 2010.
  18. ↑ "American single certifications – Usher – My Way". Recording Industry Association of America.
  19. ↑ "Best-Selling Records of 1998". Billboard. Vol. 111, no. 5. January 30, 1999. p. 75. ISSN   0006-2510 . Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  20. ↑ "AddVance Notice". Radio & Records . No. 1243. April 10, 1998. p. 51.
  21. ↑ "New Releases". Radio & Records. No. 1245. April 24, 1998. p. 94.
  22. ↑ "Usher: My Way". click2music.se (in Swedish). Archived from the original on February 25, 2005. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
  23. ↑ "New Releases". Radio & Records. No. 1251. June 5, 1998. p. 39.


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