Format Digital download Length 4:10 | Recorded 2014 Label XO
Republic | |
Released July 31, 2014 (2014-07-31) Writer(s) Ali Kocatepe
Sabahattin Ali
Danny Schofield
Abel Tesfaye
Jason Quenneville
Ahmad "Belly" Balshe
Osman Ismen | ||
"Often" is a song by Canadian singer The Weeknd. The track was released on July 31, 2014 as the first single from his second studio album, Beauty Behind the Madness (2015). The song reached number 59 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 69 on the Canadian Hot 100. The song samples the song "Ben Sana Vurgunum" sung by the Turkish singer Nükhet Duru.
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Commercial performance
In the United States, "Often" reached number 59 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 69 on the Canadian Hot 100. In Norway, it reached number 12.
Critical reception
"Often" received critical acclaim, with critics praising The Weeknd's performance on the track. The song won two awards at the 2015 Much Music Video Awards, Video of the Year and Best Director.
Remix
The official remix features additional verses by Rick Ross and Schoolboy Q.
Music video
A music video for "Often" was released on 21 August 2014. It is his fifth most watched video, following "The Hills", "Can't Feel My Face", "Starboy" and "Earned It", respectively.
Certifications
Since May 2013, RIAA certifications for digital singles include on-demand audio and/or video song streams in addition to downloads.