"Wanted You"
Single by Nav featuring Lil Uzi Vert
from the album Reckless
ReleasedNovember 3, 2017 (2017-11-03)
GenreEmo rap
Length3:48
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Ben Billions
Nav singles chronology
"Perfect Timing (Intro)" / "Call Me"
(2017) 		"Wanted You"
(2017) 		"Freshman List"
(2018)
Lil Uzi Vert singles chronology
"The Way Life Goes"
(2017) 		"Wanted You"
(2017) 		"Sauce It Up"
(2018)

"Wanted You" is a song by Canadian rapper Nav featuring American rapper Lil Uzi Vert. It was released on November 3, 2017, as the lead single from Nav's debut studio album Reckless (2018). The song was written alongside Cash, DJ Khaled, and producer Ben Billions.

Composition

The song is a "mellow trap ballad" featuring keys with "punctuations of drums and shimmering hi-hats".[1][2] On the track, Nav and Lil Uzi Vert sing about their past failed relationships. In the first verse, Nav expresses disappointment in having a relationship with a girl he met on Instagram, only to find she cares only about the luxurious lifestyle he offers.[2][3] In the second verse, Lil Uzi sing-raps about being cheated on and having gratitude for what they have.[1][4]

Charts

Chart (2017) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] 33
US Billboard Hot 100[6] 64
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] 27

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[8] 3× Platinum 240,000‡
United States (RIAA)[9] 2× Platinum 2,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ a b Berry, Peter A. (November 9, 2017). "Nav and Lil Uzi Vert Link for New Song Wanted You - XXL". XXL. Retrieved 2019-11-11.
  2. ^ a b Lilah, Rose. "NAV & Lil Uzi Vert's New Song "Wanted You" Has Arrived". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2019-11-11.
  3. ^ Lamarre, Carl (2017-11-10). "Nav & Lil Uzi Vert Blast Their Past Relationships on 'Wanted You'". Billboard.
  4. ^ Street, Mikelle (November 9, 2017). "Listen to Nav and Lil Uzi Vert's new track "Wanted You"". The Fader.
  5. ^ "Nav Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
  6. ^ "Nav Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  7. ^ "Nav Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
  8. ^ "Canadian single certifications – NAV – Wanted You". Music Canada.
  9. ^ "American single certifications – NAV – Wanted You". Recording Industry Association of America.
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