"I Can't Describe (The Way I Feel)" is a song by American recording artist

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, released worldwide on September 24, 2013 as the

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from her third studio album, ''JHUD'' (2014). The song, (with virtually zero elemental changes) was originally intended to be recorded by American artist

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, during sessions for her album, ''

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'', with the rap verse performed by American rapper

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. However, the track was not finalized, and approved on the album. The official release was instead released by Hudson, with the rap verse performed by American rapper T.I. The song, which was produced by American musician Pharrell Williams; Musically, is an uptempo 1970s- and 1980s-inspired

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ballad that incorporates elements of

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's music and is reminiscent of Evelyn King's songs " I'm in Love" and "

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Music video

The

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for "I Can't Describe (The Way I Feel)" was released on January 23, 2014. It was directed by

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* 2010s ballads 2013 singles 2013 songs Contemporary R&B ballads Jennifer Hudson songs Music videos directed by Anthony Mandler Pop ballads Song recordings produced by Pharrell Williams Songs written by Pharrell Williams Songs written by T.I. T.I. songs {{2013-single-stub