"My Way" is a song from American singer-songwriter Usher's 1997 album of the same name. It features an uncredited rap and background vocals from

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. The refrain of the song samples "Wanna Be a Baller" by

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from his debut album ''

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'', published officially one month before Usher's song.

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

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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 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