Some Way

"Some Way" is the debut single by Canadian rapper Nav, featuring vocals from fellow Canadian singer and XO labelmate The Weeknd. It is the lead single from Nav's self-titled mixtape. The song was written by the two and produced by Nav himself. The song was released on February 15, 2017, one day before The Weeknd's 27th birthday.[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
"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 pop star Justin Bieber regarding their ongoing feud.[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. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
  10. "Some Way". iTunes. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
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