Might Not Explained

Might Not
Cover:Belly feat. The Weeknd - Might Not.png
Type:single
Artist:Belly featuring the Weeknd
Album:Up for Days
Recorded:2014
Genre:
Length:3:45
Label:
Producer:Ben Billions
Chronology:Belly
Prev Title:1200
Prev Year:2012
Next Title:No Option
Next Year:2015

"Might Not" is a song by the Palestinian-Canadian rapper Belly featuring the Canadian singer the Weeknd. The song was released on 18 December 2015, through Roc Nation and XO as the only single from the former's mixtape Up For Days. Produced by Ben Billions, it reached number 68 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The official remix features new material from American rappers 2 Chainz and Yo Gotti.

Composition

It is a hip hop and trap song in the key of C minor.

Music video

The music video for "Might Not" premiered the same day as the song's release on Belly's Vevo account on YouTube. It was directed by Shomi Patwary and Belly, and has received over 79 million views on YouTube as of February 2024. The video includes the two artists, who are attempting to navigate a party while highly intoxicated. Throughout the video, a warbling distortion is present, along with what The Fader describes as a "disassociated" look on the artists' faces.[1]

Commercial performance

"Might Not" peaked at number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100 on the date ending April 30, 2016, making it his highest entry on the chart as the leading artist.[2] The single was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for combined sales and streaming equivalent units of over 1,000,000 units in the United States.[3]

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2016)Position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4] 93
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5] 69
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[6] 11

See also

Notes and References

  1. Kim. Michelle. Watch Belly And The Weeknd Go Swimming For Drugs In "Might Not" Video. The Fader. December 19, 2015. February 21, 2024.
  2. The Hot 100 (April 30, 2016). . August 31, 2017.
  3. Web site: Belly goes gold with "Might Not;" Gears up for hometown return at Bluesfest July 10. August 31, 2017.
  4. Canadian Hot 100 Year End 2016. Billboard. December 9, 2016.
  5. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2016. Billboard. August 25, 2019.
  6. US Rhythmic Year End 2016. Billboard. December 9, 2016.