"Someone" is a song by American R&B group SWV, released as the second single from their third studio album Release Some Tension on June 24, 1997. It features a guest appearance from American rapper and producer Sean Combs. The song samples "Ten Crack Commandments" and "The World Is Filled..." both by The Notorious B.I.G. from his album Life After Death.
"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 (RIAA). In Canada and New Zealand, the single reached number 28, and in the United Kingdom, it debuted at number 34; as of , it is SWV's last charting single in all three countries.
Music video A music video was released for the single, shot in New York City and directed by Joseph Kahn.
Track listings US CD Someone (LP version) – 4:05 Love Like This (LP version) – 3:46
UK CD Someone (LP version) – 4:05 Someone (instrumental) – 4:55 Someone (a cappella) – 4:52 Right Here (Demolition mix) – 4:58
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1997)PeakpositionAustralia (ARIA) N.B. The High Point number in the NAT column represents the release's peak on the national chart.146Canada (Nielsen SoundScan)16Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)97
Year-end charts Chart (1997)PositionUK Urban (Music Week)3US Billboard Hot 10088US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard)45US Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard)39
Certifications
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United StatesJune 24, 1997RCAJuly 3, 1997CDJapanSeptember 3, 1997BMG Victor
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