The_Way_She_Moves
The Way She Moves
2007 single by Zion featuring Akon
"The Way She Moves" is a song written and performed by Puerto Rican singer Zion and American singer Akon.[1] Produced by Akon, the song was released as the lead single from Zion's debut solo studio album The Perfect Melody (2007).[2] After temporarily separating from the duo Zion & Lennox, Zion began recording material for his debut solo album. The song was released to radio stations on April 21, 2007 and released as a digital download on April 9, 2008.[3]
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Single by Zion featuring Akon | ||||
from the album The Perfect Melody | ||||
Released | April 21, 2007 | |||
Recorded | 2007 | |||
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Length | 3:54 | |||
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Producer(s) | Akon | |||
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Zion became known in the duo Zion & Lennox.[2] As a duo, they released one studio album, Motivando a la Yal (2004). The album peaked at number thirty-two and number thirteen on the Billboard Latin Albums and Billboard Latin Pop Albums, respectively.[4] The special edition re-release performed better, reaching number ten on the Billboard Latin Albums chart.[4] The album was well received by critics, with Evan Gutierrez of Allmusic calling it a "landmark album" and "one of the albums that artists will refer to in years to come as one of the records that shaped reggaeton and its future".[5] In 2006, the duo separated, allowing Zion to focus on his solo career.[6] He began working on The Perfect Melody in October 2007.[2] Originally, the album was to be a compilation album of various artist, though after "bad experiences with new talent", Zion decided to work the project alone.[2] According to an editor for Allmusic, the song is a "beat—driven" pop song and "a smooth, catchy collaboration with Akon".[7]
"The Way She Moves" was released as the lead single from the album to radio stations on April 21, 2007. It was released as digital download on April 9, 2008,[8] along with the second single "Zun Da Da".[9] The music video, which features Akon was released for purchase on June 28, 2007.[10] It was posted to the video-sharing website YouTube on November 22, 2009 and has generated over twelve million views.[11] On Billboard Latin Songs chart, the song debuted at number forty-six for the week of May 5, 2007 and peaked at number eleven the week of June 16, 2007.[12][13] On the Billboard Tropical Songs chart, the song debuted at number thirty-three the issue dated May 12, 2007 and peaked at number thirteen the week of June 16, 2007.[14][15] On the Billboard Latin Rhythm Songs chart, the song debuted at number twenty-four for the week of April 28, 2007 and peaked at number three on the week of June 16, 2007.[16][17] On the Billboard Latin Pop Songs chart, "The Way She Moves" debuted and peaked at number thirty-four for the week of August 11, 2007 and spent an additional six weeks on the chart before exiting it at number thirty-five for the week of September 15, 2007.[18][19] The song also managed one week at number twenty-one on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart for the week dated June 2, 2007.[20]
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- "Zion - The Way She Moves: Latina Magazine". Latina. Latina Publications. 2007. p. 48. ISSN 1099-890X. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- "Zion esparce su melodiá". Reggaetonline (in Spanish). Pokus Web Solutions. May 19, 2007. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- "The Way She Moves - Zion: Release Information, Reviews, and Credits". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- "Motivando a la Yal - Zion & Lennox: Awards: Allmusic". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- Gutierrez, Evan. "Motivando a la Yal - Zion & Lennox: Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards: Allmusic". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- Davila, José (August 2007). "Zion: The Next Step in Reggaeton". Vibe. Vibe Media Group. p. 68. ISSN 1070-4701. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- "The Perfect Melody — Zion: Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards: Allmusic". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- "iTunes — Music — The Way She Moves — Single by Zion & Akon". iTunes Store. Apple, Inc. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- "iTunes — Music — Zun Da Da — Single by Zion". iTunes Store. Apple, Inc. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- "iTunes — Music Videos — The Way She Moves — Single by Zion & Akon". iTunes Store. Apple, Inc. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- "Zion - The Way She Moves ft. Akon - YouTube". YouTube. Google, Inc. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- "Hot Latin Songs: May 05, 2007 — Billboard Chart Archive". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- "Hot Latin Songs: June 16, 2007 — Billboard Chart Archive". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- "Tropical Airplay: May 12, 2007 — Billboard Chart Archive". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- "Tropical Airplay: June 16, 2007 — Billboard Chart Archive". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- "Latin Rhythm Airplay: April 28, 2007 — Billboard Chart Archive". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- "Latin Rhythm Airplay: June 16, 2007 — Billboard Chart Archive". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- "Latin Pop Airplay: August 11, 2007 — Billboard Chart Archive". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- "Latin Pop Airplay: September 15, 2007 — Billboard Chart Archive". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- "Bubbling Under Hot 100: June 02, 2007". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- "Zion Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- "The Perfect Melody - Zion: Awards: Allmusic". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- "Zion - Chart History: Latin Rhythm Airplay". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- "Latin Rhythm Songs: December 31, 2007 - Billboard Chart Archive". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 5, 2013.