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"A Different Way"
SinglebyDJ Snake featuring Lauv
Released21 September 2017 (2017-09-21)
Genre
Length3:18
LabelGeffen
Songwriter(s)
  • Ilsey Juber
  • Ed Sheeran
  • Johnny McDaid
  • William Grigahcine
  • Ryan Tedder
  • Steve Mac
  • Producer(s)DJ Snake
    DJ Snake singles chronology
    "Good Day"
    (2017)
    "A Different Way"
    (2017)
    "Broken Summer"
    (2017)
    Lauv singles chronology
    "I Like Me Better"
    (2017)
    "A Different Way"
    (2017)
    "Easy Love"
    (2017)

    "A Different Way" is a song by French DJ and record producer DJ Snake, featuring vocals from American musician Lauv. It was written by Snake, Lindy Robbins, Ilsey Juber, Ed Sheeran, Johnny McDaid and Steve Mac, with production handled by Snake.[2] It was released to digital retailers on 21 September 2017, a day earlier than its expected release date,[3] through Geffen Records.

    Background

    [edit]

    Snake debuted the song during a Facebook Live video stream on 6 September 2017. He also performed other songs such as "Turn Down for What", "Here Comes the Night" from his 2016 album Encore, and a remix of his Justin Bieber collaboration "Let Me Love You" in the 23-minute mix. It took place on top of Arc de Triomphe,[4] one of the most famous monuments in Paris, Snake's hometown.[5][6] He announced on social media the previous day that he will be live streaming from an undisclosed location in Paris,[7][8][9] with the accompanying hashtag "#ADifferentWay".[10] The stream was directed by Grammy-nominated American director Colin Tilley.[11][12] Snake later announced the single's release date on Twitter.[13] On 21 September 2017, Snake premiered the song on Zane Lowe's Beats 1 Radio show.[14][15][16]

    Critical reception

    [edit]

    "A Different Way" was well received from music critics. David Rishty of Billboard wrote that the song features "a bouncy melody and punchy backbeat", and that it "carries a similar style to that of 'Let Me Love You'".[17] Jeffrey Yau of Your EDM deemed the song "a mid-tempo ballad that features a furious, futuristic drop which should be radio friendly enough to be a smash while still retaining the energy and atmosphere in a classic Snake main stage banger".[18] Rajrishi Murthi of Bangin Beats felt "the infectious vocal-driven track boasts of all the ingredients to take over airwaves in the coming days".[19] Mike Wass of Idolator opined that the song "doesn't reinvent the wheel", but regarded it as "a no-brainer for pop radio and manages to inject a little emotion into the increasingly soulless club banger".[20]

    Charts

    [edit]

    Certifications

    [edit]
    Region Certification Certified units/sales
    Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[45] Platinum 60,000
    Canada (Music Canada)[46] Gold 40,000
    France (SNEP)[47] Platinum 200,000
    Italy (FIMI)[48] Gold 25,000
    Portugal (AFP)[49] Gold 5,000
    United States (RIAA)[50] Gold 500,000

    Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

    Release history

    [edit]
    Region Date Format Label Ref.
    United States 21 September 2017 Digital download Geffen [51]
    United Kingdom 23 September 2017 Contemporary hit radio [52]
    United States 3 October 2017 [53]

    References

    [edit]
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  • ^ DJ Mag Staff (21 September 2017). "DJ Snake releases Ed Sheeran co-written single 'A Different Way': LISTEN". DJ Mag. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  • ^ Erik (21 September 2017). "DJ Snake Drops New Single A Full Day Early Out of No Where: Listen Here". EDM Sauce. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  • ^ Lindsay, Howard (21 September 2017). "DJ Snake Recruits Lauv for Breezy New Single 'A Different Way'". Variance. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  • ^ Kat, Bein (6 September 2017). "DJ Snake Debuts Ed Sheeran-Penned Single 'A Different Way' Live Atop Paris' Arc de Triomphe". Billboard. Retrieved 9 September 2017.
  • ^ Stevo (6 September 2017). "DJ Snake Debuts New Single 'A Different Way' During Livestream". EDM Sauce. Retrieved 9 September 2017.
  • ^ DJ Mag Staff (5 September 2017). "DJ Snake announces secret location Paris live stream". DJ Mag. Retrieved 9 September 2017.
  • ^ Erik (6 September 2017). "DJ Snake Is Live Streaming A Mysterious Broadcast From Paris Today: Here's How To Watch". EDM Sauce. Retrieved 9 September 2017.
  • ^ Jasmin, Ayala (6 September 2017). "DJ Snake Unveils New Track Atop Iconic Parisian Landmark". EDMTunes. Retrieved 9 September 2017.
  • ^ Karlie, Powell (6 September 2017). "Watch: DJ Snake Is Live Streaming Something Historic from Paris In Just Moments". Your EDM. Retrieved 9 September 2017.
  • ^ David, Rishty (5 September 2017). "DJ Snake to Live Stream From Paris, Possibly Teases New Song". Billboard. Retrieved 9 September 2017.
  • ^ Karlie, Powell (5 September 2017). "DJ Snake Plans to Go "Live From Paris" Tomorrow from Undisclosed Location". Your EDM. Retrieved 9 September 2017.
  • ^ Derek, Staples (7 September 2017). "DJ Snake drops new track during Arc de Triomphe live stream: Listen". DJ Mag. Retrieved 9 September 2017.
  • ^ Matthew, Meadow (21 September 2017). "DJ Snake Releases New Single "A Different Way" With Lauv". Your EDM. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  • ^ Rajrishi, Murthi (21 September 2017). "DJ Snake Shares Infectious New Single 'A Different Way' With Lauv!". Bangin Beats. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  • ^ Karlie, Powell (20 September 2017). "DJ Snake is Dropping "A Different Way" Even Sooner Than We Thought [DETAILS]". Your EDM. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  • ^ David, Rishty (21 September 2017). "DJ Snake Drops Highly Anticipated Single 'A Different Way' Featuring Lauv: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  • ^ Jeffrey, Yau (6 September 2017). "DJ Snake Reveals New Song "A Different Way" On Crazy Livestream". Your EDM. Retrieved 9 September 2017.
  • ^ Rajrishi, Murthi (7 September 2017). "Watch This: DJ Snake Debuts Brand New Single 'A Different Way' Co-Written By Ed Sheeran During Historic Live Performance!". Bangin Betas. Archived from the original on 9 September 2017. Retrieved 9 September 2017.
  • ^ Mike, Wass (21 September 2017). "DJ Snake Teams Up With LAUV For Emotional Banger "A Different Way"". Idolator. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  • ^ "ARIA Chart Watch #440". auspOp. 30 September 2017. Archived from the original on 30 September 2017. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
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  • ^ "DJ Snake feat. Lauv – A Different Way" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
  • ^ "DJ Snake Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
  • ^ "Top 100 Colombia" (in Spanish). National-Report. Archived from the original on 7 May 2018. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
  • ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 201742 into search. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
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  • ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography DJ Snake". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  • ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 45, 2017" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
  • ^ "DJ Snake feat. Lauv – A Different Way" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  • ^ "NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 2 October 2017. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
  • ^ "BillboardPH Hot 100". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  • ^ "DJ Snake feat. Lauv – A Different Way". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
  • ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201743 into search. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
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  • ^ "DJ Snake feat. Lauv – A Different Way". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  • ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  • ^ "DJ Snake Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
  • ^ "DJ Snake Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
  • ^ "Top 100 Venezuela" (in Spanish). National-Report. Archived from the original on 8 May 2018. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
  • ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  • ^ "Top de l'année Top Singles 2018" (in French). SNEP. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
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