Either Way
by K. Michelle (featuring Chris Brown)

Album: Kimberly: The People I Used to Know (2017)
Play Video

Songfacts®:

  • "Either Way" finds a braggadocious K. Michelle addressing her haters:

    Either way I'm gon' be straight, damn my life is great
    Sleepin' good at night
    In the morning, eatin' eggs and steak


    Michelle recalled the recording of the song to Billboard: "I got in there, had my edibles, my Jack Honey [whiskey] in hand and just sang. It ended up being my favorite because it's so much fun. This is one of the album's shake-your-ass moments. It's just saying, 'Everybody's not going to like what you have to say. The sooner you realize that, you'll be all right either way.' I did that record in 10 minutes - it's always easy for me to write the truth."
  • The song finds Michelle doing a little rapping. She said: "People forget I had a mixtape full of raps that got me my record deal [with Jive Records in 2009]. I paid for college through yodeling. I have always been into every type of music."

Comments

Be the first to comment...

Editor's Picks

Michael W. Smith

Michael W. SmithSongwriter Interviews

Smith breaks down some of his worship tracks as well as his mainstream hits, including "I Will Be Here For You" and "A Place In This World."

Verdine White of Earth, Wind & Fire

Verdine White of Earth, Wind & FireSongwriter Interviews

The longtime bassist of Earth, Wind & Fire discusses how his band came to do a holiday album, and offers insight into some of the greatest dance/soul tunes of all-time.

Concert Disasters

Concert DisastersFact or Fiction

Ozzy biting a dove? Alice Cooper causing mayhem with a chicken? Creed so bad they were sued? See if you can spot the real concert mishaps.

Oliver Leiber

Oliver LeiberSongwriter Interviews

Oliver Leiber talks about writing and producing hits for Paula Abdul, and explains his complicated relationship with his father, the songwriter Jerry Leiber.

The Real Nick Drake

The Real Nick DrakeSong Writing

The head of Drake's estate shares his insights on the late folk singer's life and music.

Francesca Battistelli

Francesca BattistelliSongwriter Interviews

The 2011 Artist of the Year at the Dove Awards isn't your typical gospel diva, and she thinks that's a good thing.