Some Way
2017 debut single by Nav featuring the Weeknd
"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.
01Music video
The music video for "Some Way" was released on March 3, 2017, on Nav's Vevo account and was directed by RJ Sanchez. As of November 2024, the video has surpassed over 78 million views.
02Controversy
The song gained traction due to the content of the Weeknd's lyrics, which were widely interpreted as being aimed at singer Justin Bieber.
03Charts
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia Urban (ARIA) | 19 |
| Canada Hot 100 (Billboard) | 31 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard) | 1 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) | 38 |
04Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada) | 2× Platinum | 160,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ) | Gold | 15,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI) | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA) | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
|
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
05Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | February 16, 2017 | Digital download |
Sources and credits
This article is adapted from the Wikipedia article “Some Way”, written by its contributors and licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Fathomly has changed the layout, removed citation markers, navigation and maintenance notices, and adjusted punctuation. This adapted version is shared under the same license. For references, see the original article.
Fathomly is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Wikimedia Foundation. Spotted a problem? Tell us.