"I Like the Way (The Kissing Game)" is a song recorded by American R&B group Hi-Five on their debut album, Hi-Five (1990). 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 became a number 1 Billboard Hot 100 pop song and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on May 10, 1991.RIAA - Hi-Five - I Like The Way
Chart performance In the United States, "I Like the Way" spent two weeks at number 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart; and one week at number 1 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, Timmy Gatling & 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
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1991–1992)PeakpositionNetherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)5UK Dance (Music Week)44US Dance/Electronic Singles Sales (Billboard)33
UK #43
Year-end charts Chart (1991)PositionUS Billboard Hot 1008US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard)4
All-time charts Chart (1958-2018) PositionUS Billboard Hot 100317
See also List of Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles of the 1990s List of number-one R&B singles of 1991 (U.S.)
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