Could've Been (H.E.R. song)
"Could've Been" is a song by American singer H.E.R. featuring Bryson Tiller. It impacted Urban adult contemporary radio on September 25, 2018 as the first and only single from her EP I Used to Know Her: The Prelude. It was later included on the singer's second compilation album I Used to Know Her published in 2019.
"Could've Been" | ||||
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Single by H.E.R. featuring Bryson Tiller | ||||
from the album I Used to Know Her and I Used to Know Her: The Prelude | ||||
Released | September 25, 2018 | |||
Genre | R&B | |||
Length | 4:08 | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | DMile85 | |||
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Music video
The music video for "Could've Been", directed by Lacey Duke, was published in November 2018.[1]
Accolades
"Could've Been" was nominated for the BET Award for Best Collaboration at the BET Awards 2019 but lost to "Sicko Mode" by Travis Scott featuring Drake.[2] It was also nominated for the MTV Video Music Award for Best R&B Video at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards but lost to "Waves" by Normani featuring 6lack.[3]
"Could've Been" received additional nominations at the 62nd Grammy Awards including Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance.[4]
Charts
Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[5] | 31 |
US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 76 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 39 |
US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)[8] | 2 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[9] | Platinum | 1,000,000 |
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- Bennett, Jessica. "H.E.R. & Bryson Tiller Set the Mood With ‘Could’ve Been’". Ebony. November 6, 2018. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
- Warner, Denise. "Here Are All the Winners From the 2019 BET Awards". Billboard. June 23, 2019. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
- Warner, Denise. "Here Are All the Winners From the 2019 MTV VMAs". Billboard. August 26, 2019. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
- "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ]]. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
- "H.E.R. Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
- "H.E.R. Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
- "H.E.R. Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
- "American single certifications – H.E.R. – Could've Been". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 10, 2019. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.