My Way (Usher song)

"My Way" is a song by American singer-songwriter Usher, released by LaFace and Arista Records 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 Jermaine Dupri, the latter of whom provides an uncredited guest appearance and backing vocals.

"My Way"
One of U.S. editions
Single by Usher
from the album My Way
Released	June 9, 1998 (1998-06-09)
Length	3:34
Label	LaFace Arista
Songwriter(s)	Jermaine Dupri Manuel Seal Usher Raymond
Producer(s)	Jermaine Dupri Manuel Seal
Usher singles chronology
"The Party Continues" (1998) "My Way" (1998) "Bedtime" (1999)
Music video
"My Way" on YouTube

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 YouTube has received over 30 million views as of May 2024.^[1]

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, Complex ranked "My Way" number ten on their list of the 25 greatest Usher songs,^[2] and in 2021, American Songwriter ranked the song number two on their list of the 10 greatest Usher songs.^[3]

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

Weekly charts Chart (1998) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[4] 48 Germany (GfK)[5] 49 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[6] 18 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[7] 21 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[8] 17 US Billboard Hot 100[9] 2 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] 4 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[11] 5

Year-end charts Chart (1998) Position UK Urban (Music Week)[12] 30 US Billboard Hot 100[13] 16 US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard)[14] 29 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[15] 70 US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)[16] 11 Decade-end charts Chart (1990–1999) Position US Billboard Hot 100[17] 81

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[18]	Platinum	1,400,000[19]

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
United States	April 28, 1998	Rhythmic contemporary radio	LaFace Arista	[20]
Sweden	May 18, 1998	CD		[21]
United States	June 9, 1998	Contemporary hit radio		[22]
		12-inch vinyl CD cassette		[citation needed]