Some Way
| "Some Way" | ||||
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| Single by Nav featuring the Weeknd | ||||
| from the album Nav | ||||
| Released | February 15, 2017 | |||
| Length | 2:58 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Nav | |||
| Nav singles chronology | ||||
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| The Weeknd singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Some Way" on YouTube | ||||
"Some Way" is the official debut single by Canadian rapper and singer Nav featuring fellow Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd. Written by both and produced solely by the former, it was released as the lead single from his self-titled debut mixtape on February 15, 2017 through the latter's XO and Republic Records.[1]
Music video
The music video for "Some Way" was released on March 3, 2017, on Nav's Vevo account and was directed by RJ Sanchez.[2] As of November 2024, the video has surpassed over 78 million views.
Controversy
The song gained traction due to the content of the Weeknd's lyrics, which were widely interpreted as being aimed at singer Justin Bieber.[3]
Charts
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia Urban (ARIA)[4] | 19 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] | 31 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[6] | 1 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 38 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[8] | 2× Platinum | 160,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[9] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[10] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[11] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | February 16, 2017[a] | Digital download | [12] |
Notes
- ^ Release as a single.
References
- ^ "Some Way" – via iTunes.
- ^ "Some Way". March 3, 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ "The Weeknd Responds To Justin Bieber's Disses On NAV's 'Some Way'". February 15, 2017.
- ^ "ARIA Urban Singles Chart". ARIA. Retrieved April 1, 2017.
- ^ "Some Way (feat. The Weeknd) - Single by NAV on Apple Music". Apple Music. Archived from the original on March 12, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
