| "Some Way" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Nav featuring the Weeknd | ||||
| from the album Nav | ||||
| Released | February 15, 2017 | |||
| Length | 2:58 | |||
| Label | ||||
| 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 debut single by Canadian rapper and singer Nav featuring fellow Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd. It was released through XO and Republic Records as the lead single from Nav's self-titled debut mixtape on February 15, 2017. The song was written by the two artists and solely produced by Nav.[1]
Music video[edit]
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 March 2024, the video has surpassed over 76 million views.
Controversy[edit]
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[edit]
| 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[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[8] | 2× Platinum | 160,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[9] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[10] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Format | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | February 16, 2017[a] | Digital download | [11] |
Notes[edit]
- ^ Release as a single.
References[edit]
- ^ "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.
