You Make Me Wanna...

"You Make Me Wanna..." is a song by American singer Usher. It was released by LaFace Records and Arista Records on August 5, 1997. It became the lead single from Usher's second album My Way (1997). The song was written by Usher and Jermaine Dupri and Manuel Seal. Dupri and Seal produced the song. The song is written in the key of E major. It is an R&B, soul, and pop ballad song. The song's instruments are the acoustic guitar, hi-hat, and bells. 

The song is about a relationship between Usher, his girlfriend, and her best friend, who Usher really likes. Usher uses a pick-up line "You make me wanna leave the one I'm with and start a new relationship with you". The line is the song's hook. The song was given positive reviews. It won a Billboard Music Award, a Soul Train Music Award, a WQHT Hip Hop Award, and a nomination for a Grammy Award.

"You Make Me Wanna..." reached several music charts. It was number one on the UK Singles Chart and the US Hot R&B Singles chart. It also reached the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100, Pop Songs, Canadian Singles Chart, Dutch Top 40, and the ARIA Singles Chart. The music video was directed by Bille Woodruff. It shows Usher dancing in several colored rooms and backgrounds. It also uses an effect which created several clones of Usher.

Track listings

Maxi single
 "You Make Me Wanna..." - 3:39
 "You Make Me Wanna..." (JD remix) - 3:39
 "You Make Me Wanna..." (Lil' Jon's Eastside Remix) - 4:26
 "You Make Me Wanna..." (Timbaland Remix) - 3:58
 "You Make Me Wanna..." (instrumental) - 3:17
 "You Make Me Wanna..." (Lil Jon's Eastside remix instrumental) - 3:57

CD single
 "You Make Me Wanna..."
 "You Make Me Wanna..." (Tuff Jam Classic Garage Mix)
 "You Make Me Wanna..." (Tuff Jam Classic Garage instrumental)
 "You Make Me Wanna..." (Tuff Jam UVM Dub Mix)
 "You Make Me Wanna..." (instrumental Dub Mix)

12-inch vinyl
 "You Make Me Wanna..." - 3:39
 "You Make Me Wanna..." (JD's Remix) - 3:39
 "You Make Me Wanna..." (Lil' Jon's Eastside Remix) - 3:58
 "You Make Me Wanna..." (Timbaland's Remix) - 4:26
 "You Make Me Wanna..." (a cappella) - 3:39
 "You Make Me Wanna..." (instrumental) -3:17

Certifications
CountryCertificationAustraliaGoldUnited KingdomSilver Note: The user must enter "You Make Me Wanna..." into the 'Search' box, and select "Title" from the 'Search by' menu.United StatesPlatinum

References

Category:1997 songs
Category:Usher songs