Some Way

"Some Way" is the single by Canadian rapper Nav, featuring vocals from Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd. It is the lead single from the former's self-titled mixtape. The song was written by the two and produced by Nav himself. The song was released on February 15, 2017.[1]

"Some Way"
Single by Nav featuring the Weeknd
from the album Nav
ReleasedFebruary 15, 2017
Recorded2016
GenreAlternative hip hop • alternative R&B • trap
Length2:58
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Nav
Nav singles chronology
"Beibs in the Trap"
(2016)		 "Some Way"
(2017)		 "Myself"
(2017)
The Weeknd singles chronology
"Party Monster"
(2016)		 "Some Way"
(2017)		 "Lust for Life"
(2017)
Music video
"Some Way" on YouTube

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 January 2021, the video has surpassed over 65 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 CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[8] Platinum 80,000
United States (RIAA)[9] Platinum 1,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history
Region Date Format Label(s) Ref.
Various February 16, 2017[lower-alpha 1] Digital download
[10]

Notes
  1. Release as a single.

References
  1. "Some Way" – via iTunes.
  2. "Some Way" – via YouTube.
  3. "The Weeknd Responds To Justin Bieber's Disses On NAV's 'Some Way'".
  4. "ARIA Urban Singles Chart". ARIA. Retrieved April 1, 2017.
  5. "Nav Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 1, 2017.
  6. "Nav Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 1, 2017.
  7. "Nav Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 1, 2017.
  8. "Canadian single certifications – NAV – Some Way". Music Canada. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
  9. "American single certifications – NAV – Some Way". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 15, 2018.
  10. "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.
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