Some Way

2017 debut single by Nav featuring the Weeknd From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"Some Way" is the debut commercial 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]

ReleasedFebruary 15, 2017
Length2:58
Label
Songwriters
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"Some Way"
Single by Nav featuring the Weeknd
from the album Nav
ReleasedFebruary 15, 2017
Length2:58
Label
Songwriters
ProducerNav
Nav singles chronology
"Re Up"
(2017)		 "Some Way"
(2017)		 "Myself"
(2017)
The Weeknd singles chronology
"Party Monster" / "I Feel It Coming"
(2016)		 "Some Way"
(2017)		 "Lust for Life"
(2017)
Music video
"Some Way" on YouTube
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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

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Chart (2017) Peak
position
Australia Urban (ARIA)[4] 19
Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)[5]31
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[6]1
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7]38
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Certifications

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Region CertificationCertified 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‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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Release history

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Region Date Format Label(s) Ref.
Various February 16, 2017[a] Digital download
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Notes

  1. [a]
    Release as a single.

References

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