"Swing My Way" is the only single released by American hip-hop duo K.P. & Envyi. The song reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week ending March 14, 1998. It entered the Hot 100 on the week ending December 27, 1997, at No. 86.
Since the release of "Swing My Way", a few of the people who worked behind the scenes went on to have success on their own. Atlanta rapper Ludacris penned the verses for the remix version of the song. Various – Music From The Motion Picture Can't Hardly Wait (CD) at Discogs Background singer Algebra Blessett emerged as a neo-soul singer a decade after her appearance. Algebra Blessett on iTunes Mixzo went on to produce for artists like Fiend, Juvenile, Lil Wayne, Aaliyah, Ludacris, and Maxwell. The producer of the remix, Carl Mo, became best known for his production of the 2003 OutKast song "The Way You Move". American singer Bryson Tiller sampled "Swing My Way" in his hit track "Exchange", and American rapper J. Cole sampled it in his song "Deja Vu". Carlton Mahone Jr. Discography at Discogs Lastly, a young Polow Da Don was featured as the love interest in the music video, which was directed by visual artist and designer Ron Norsworthy.
Charts and certifications Weekly charts Chart (1998)PeakpositionAustralia (ARIA) N.B. The HP column in the NAT chart indicates the release's peak on the national chart.165Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)4US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)8
Year-end charts Chart (1998)PositionUS Billboard Hot 10052US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)26
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Personnel K.P. - performer Envyi - performer, background vocals Mixzo - producer Michael O. Johnson - writer Javalyn Hall-Johnson - writer Algebra Blessett - background vocals Randell Rivers - Lead guitar Mike Wilson - recording engineer Neal H. Pogue - mixing
Remix Carl Mo - additional production, vocal arrangement, music Christopher Bridges - writer Craig Love - additional acoustic guitar Emperor Searcy - scratches
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