Wanted You
2017 single by Nav featuring Lil Uzi Vert
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"Wanted You" is a song by Canadian rapper Nav featuring American rapper Lil Uzi Vert. It was released on November 3, 2017, as the lead single from Nav's debut studio album Reckless (2018). The song was written alongside Cash, DJ Khaled, and producer Ben Billions.
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| Single by Nav featuring Lil Uzi Vert | ||||
| from the album Reckless | ||||
| Released | November 3, 2017 | |||
| Genre | Emo rap | |||
| Length | 3:48 | |||
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| Producer | Ben Billions | |||
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Composition
The song is a "mellow trap ballad" featuring keys with "punctuations of drums and shimmering hi-hats".[1][2] On the track, Nav and Lil Uzi Vert sing about their past failed relationships. In the first verse, Nav expresses disappointment in having a relationship with a girl he met on Instagram, only to find she cares only about the luxurious lifestyle he offers.[2][3] In the second verse, Lil Uzi sing-raps about being cheated on and having gratitude for what they have.[1][4]
Charts
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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| Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)[5] | 33 |
| Latvia (DigiTop100)[6] | 95 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[7] | 64 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] | 27 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[9] | 3× Platinum | 240,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[10] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[11] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||