I Like the Way (The Kissing Game)
"I Like the Way " is a song recorded by American R&B group Hi-Five on their debut album, Hi-Five. The song was written by Teddy Riley, Bernard Belle and Dave Way, and released as the album's second single on January 2, 1991, by the Jive label. It was a number one pop song and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on May 10, 1991. The video has an exceptionally large amount of dark colours and shadows in contrast to the light-hearted and bubblegum pop song that plays.
Chart performance
In the United States, "I Like the Way" spent two weeks at number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart; and one week at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.Music video
The official music video for "I Like the Way" was directed by Antoine Fuqua and the first music video appearance of Toriano Easley’s replacement, Treston Irby.Credits and personnel
- Written by Teddy Riley, Bernard Belle & Dave Way
- Produced and mixed by Teddy Riley
- Co-produced by Bernard Belle
- Engineered by David Way
- 1. Remixed by Ralph Rolle & Tom Vercillo at Battery Studios
- 3 & 4. Remixed by Gerard Harmon, Armando Colon, & Ralph Rolle at Battery Studios for Phat Kat Productions
- Guitar: Patricia Halligan
- Drums: Ralph Rolle
- Keyboards: Armando Colon
- Little Girl's Voice: India