What You Want (song)

What You Want is a single by Palestinian-Canadian rapper Belly. It was released on May 24, 2018 for streaming and digital download by Roc Nation and XO. The song was produced by Cirkut, Nav and the ANMLS. The song includes guest vocals from Canadian musician The Weeknd.

"What You Want"
Single by Belly featuring The Weeknd
from the album Immigrant
ReleasedMay 24, 2018
Recorded2017 - 2018
GenrePop rap
Length3:15
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Belly singles chronology
"Maintain"
(2018)		 "What You Want"
(2018)
The Weeknd singles chronology
"Call Out My Name"
(2018)		 "What You Want"
(2018)		 "Lost in the Fire"
(2019)
Music video
"What You Want" on YouTube

Background

"What You Want" is a single off the Immigrant album.[1] It features fellow XO labelmate the Weeknd. This would be their second collaboration, following their 2015 hit, "Might Not". The song was officially released on May 24, 2018. Belly told Billboard in an interview, "It was the most fun I ever had shooting a video, me and Abel always have amazing chemistry when we work, but this one takes the cake."[2] The music video was released on May 30, 2018.[3] As of June 2019, the video has clocked in over 10 million views.[4]

Music video

The music video was released on May 30, 2018. As of August 2019, the music video has received over 10 million views on YouTube.[5]

Charts
Chart (2018) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] 47
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[7] 16
Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[8] 22
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[9] 17

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[10] Gold 40,000

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone

Release history
Region Date Format Label(s) Ref.
United States May 24, 2018 Digital download
  • XO
  • Roc Nation
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References
  1. "What You Want (feat. The Weeknd) - Single by Belly on Apple". Apple. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
  2. "Read about What You Want by Belly on Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
  3. "Watch What You Want by Belly on TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
  4. "Watch What You Want by Belly on YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
  5. Reed, Ryan; Reed, Ryan (May 31, 2018). "See Belly, the Weeknd Roam Through Prison Yard in 'What You Want' Video".
  6. "Belly Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
  7. "Belly Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
  8. "Belly Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
  9. "Belly Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
  10. "Canadian single certifications – Belly – What You Want". Music Canada. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
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