Someone (SWV song)

"Someone" is a song by American R&B group SWV, released as the second single from their third studio album Release Some Tension on July 3, 1997. It features a guest appearance from American rapper and producer Sean Combs. The song samples "Ten Crack Commandments" by The Notorious B.I.G., from his album Life After Death, which had been released five months prior. "Someone" peaked at number five on the US Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart and number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100, receiving a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. In Canada and New Zealand, the single reached number 28, and in the United Kingdom, it debuted at number 34; it is to date SWV's last charting single in all three countries.

"Someone"
Single by SWV featuring Puff Daddy
from the album Release Some Tension
B-side"Love Like This"
ReleasedJuly 3, 1997 (1997-07-03)
Recorded1997
GenreR&B, hip hop
Length4:05
LabelRCA
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Jay Dub
  • Sean "Puffy" Combs
SWV singles chronology
"Can We"
(1997)		 "Someone"
(1997)		 "Lose My Cool"
(1997)
Puff Daddy singles chronology
"Mo Money Mo Problems"
(1997)		 "Someone"
(1997)		 "It's All About the Benjamins"
(1997)

Music video

A music video was released for the single, shot in New York City and directed by Joseph Kahn.

Track listing

US Promo[1]

  1. Someone (Radio Edit) – 3:44
  2. Someone (LP Version) – 4:05
  3. Someone (Instrumental) – 4:55
  4. Someone (A Cappella) – 4:52

US CD[1]

  1. Someone (LP Version) – 4:05
  2. Love Like This (LP Version) – 3:46

UK CD[1]

  1. Someone (LP Version) – 4:05
  2. Someone (Instrumental) – 4:55
  3. Someone (A Cappella) – 4:52
  4. Right Here (Demolition Mix) – 4:58

Charts and certifications

References
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  14. "Billboard Top 100 – 1997". Archived from the original on June 11, 2009. Retrieved August 28, 2010.
  15. "American single certifications – S.W.V. – Someone". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 28, 2019. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 


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