Either Way (K. Michelle song)

"Either Way"
"Either Way"
Single by K. Michelle featuring Chris Brown
from the album Kimberly: The People I Used to Know
Released	September 15, 2017
Recorded	2017
Genre	Trap
Length	4:14
Label	Atlantic Records
Songwriter(s)	Kimberly Pate; Ronnie Jackson; Daniel Bryant; Eric Crawford; Christopher Brown; Jaylen Blakely
Producer(s)	Lil' Ronnie; Daniel Bryant; Eric Cire;
K.Michelle singles chronology
Chris Brown singles chronology

"Either Way" is a song by American R&B singer K. Michelle featuring Chris Brown. The song was released on September 15, 2017 through Atlantic Records,^[1] taken from her fourth studio album, Kimberly: The People I Used to Know (2017).^[2]

Critical reception[]

The song gained positive reviews from critics. HotNewHipHop gave the track a positive review stating "Aiming this one at the airwaves, K Michelle delivers an unapologetic record that finds her spitting some braggadocios bars aimed at her haters, while reminding everyone that she gon’ be good “either way.”"^[3] Vibe praised the song stating "A series of trap beats and a talk-rap narrative engulf the song’s club-banging track, as she tells all her haters and foes how she’s increasing her bank accounts regardless of their disapproval and constant chatter."^[4]

Formats and track listings[]

Explicit digital download^[1]

"Either Way" (feat. Chris Brown) – 4:14

Clean digital download^[5]

"Either Way" (feat. Chris Brown) – 4:14

Chart performance[]

"Either Way" debuted at number 19 on US Billboard R&B Digital Song Sales chart for the week beginning October 7, 2017.^[6]

Charts[]

Chart (2017)	Peak position
US R&B Digital Songs (Billboard)^[6]	19

Release History[]

Country	Date	Format	Version	Label	Ref.
United States	September 15, 2017	Digital download	Clean Explicit	Atlantic Records	^[1]^[5]
United Kingdom	September 15, 2017	Digital download	Explicit	Atlantic Records	^[7]

References[]

^ Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c "Either Way (feat. Chris Brown) - Single by K. Michelle". Apple Music (U.S. Store). Retrieved 15 September 2017.
^ Horowitz, Steven J. "K. Michelle On New Album 'Kimberly: The People I Used to Know,' R. Kelly Allegations and Surrogacy With Fiance". Billboard. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
^ "K. Michelle & Chris Brown Team Up For "Either Way"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
^ Rosario, Richy. "K. Michelle Gets Her Money By Any Means On "Either Way" (Feat. Chris Brown)". Vibe. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b "Either Way (feat. Chris Brown) - Single by K. Michelle". Apple Music (U.S. Store). Retrieved 15 September 2017.
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b "R&B Digital Song Sales - Chart Search - K. Michelle Either Way". Billboard. Billboard. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
^ "Either Way (feat. Chris Brown)". Apple Music (UK Store). Retrieved 15 September 2017.

[US_iTunes-1] Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c "Either Way (feat. Chris Brown) - Single by K. Michelle". Apple Music (U.S. Store). Retrieved 15 September 2017.

[2] Horowitz, Steven J. "K. Michelle On New Album 'Kimberly: The People I Used to Know,' R. Kelly Allegations and Surrogacy With Fiance". Billboard. Retrieved 8 September 2017.

[3] "K. Michelle & Chris Brown Team Up For "Either Way"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 8 September 2017.

[4] Rosario, Richy. "K. Michelle Gets Her Money By Any Means On "Either Way" (Feat. Chris Brown)". Vibe. Retrieved 15 September 2017.

[US_Clean_download-5] Jump up to: ^a ^b "Either Way (feat. Chris Brown) - Single by K. Michelle". Apple Music (U.S. Store). Retrieved 15 September 2017.

[R&B_Digital_Song_Sales-6] Jump up to: ^a ^b "R&B Digital Song Sales - Chart Search - K. Michelle Either Way". Billboard. Billboard. Retrieved October 2, 2017.

[7] "Either Way (feat. Chris Brown)". Apple Music (UK Store). Retrieved 15 September 2017.

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show v t K. Michelle
Discography Awards and nominations
Studio albums	Rebellious Soul (2013) Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart? (2014) More Issues Than Vogue (2016) Kimberly: The People I Used to Know (2017) All Monsters Are Human (2020)
Singles	"V.S.O.P." "Can't Raise a Man" "Love 'Em All" "Maybe I Should Call" "Something About the Night" "Hard to Do" "Not a Little Bit" "Ain't You" "Birthday" "Either Way" "Make This Song Cry" "The Rain"
Promotional singles	"Fakin' It" "How Do You Know? "Mindful" "Time"
Other songs	"Drake Would Love Me"
Featured singles	"Put it In" "If They Knew" "Love Me Jeje (Remix)"
Official tours	My Twisted Mind Tour
Related articles	Love & Hip Hop Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta K. Michelle: My Life Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood

show v t Chris Brown songs
Discography
Chris Brown	"Run It!" "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" "Gimme That" "Poppin'" "Say Goodbye"
Exclusive	"Kiss Kiss" "Take You Down" "With You" "Wall to Wall" "Forever" "Superhuman"
Graffiti	"I Can Transform Ya" "Sing Like Me" "Crawl"
F.A.M.E.	"Deuces" "No Bullshit" "Look at Me Now" "She Ain't You" "Yeah 3x" "Next to You" "Wet the Bed" "Beautiful People"
Fortune	"Turn Up the Music" "Bassline" "Till I Die" "Don't Judge Me" "Sweet Love" "Strip" "Don't Wake Me Up"
X	"X" "Loyal" "New Flame" "Love More" "Don't Think They Know" "Fine China"
Fan of a Fan: The Album	"Ayo" "Bitches N Marijuana"
Royalty	"Back to Sleep" "Fine by Me" "Wrist" "Liquor" "Zero" "Anyway" "Picture Me Rollin'" "Little More (Royalty)"
Heartbreak on a Full Moon	"Privacy" "Questions" "Party" "Pills & Automobiles" "Grass Ain't Greener" "Tempo" "High End"
Indigo	"Undecided" "Back to Love" "Wobble Up" "No Guidance" "Heat" "Don't Check on Me"
Slime & B	"Go Crazy"
Other singles	"No Air" "Dreamer" "Five More Hours" "Paradise" "Stranger Things"
Featured singles	"Shortie Like Mine" "Shawty Get Loose" "Get Like Me" "What Them Girls Like" "Freeze" "Work That!" "Better on the Other Side" "Drop It Low" "Back to the Crib" "Make a Movie" "Get Back Up" "Ain't Thinkin' 'Bout You" "Champion" "My Last" "One Night Stand" "Best Love Song" "Pot of Gold" "Body 2 Body" "Better with the Lights Off" "International Love" "Another Round" "Why Stop Now" "Birthday Cake (Remix)" "Right by My Side" "Take It to the Head" "I Can Only Imagine" "Put It Down" "Algo Me Gusta de Ti" "Celebration" "Ready" "As Your Friend" "For the Road" "Beat It" "Sweet Serenade" "Show Me" "It Won't Stop" "Main Chick" "Hold You Down" "Only" "Post to Be" "Waves" (Robin Schulz Remix) "Hotel" "Private Show" "Five More Hours" "You Changed Me" "Do It Again" "How Many Times" "Fun" "All Eyes on You" "Body on Me" "Moses" "Play No Games" "Player" "Sorry" "Gold Slugs" "Paradise" "Drifting" "Wishing" "Something New" "I'm the Man (Remix)" "No Romeo No Juliet" "Do You Mind" "I Think of You" "Whatever You Need" "African Bad Gyal" "Tone It Down" "Pie" "Either Way" "Flipmode" "Melanin Magic" "Freaky Friday" "Attention" "Light It Up" "Type a Way" "Easy (Remix)" "Haute" "Blow My Mind" "Restroom Occupied" "Something Real" "Put In Work" "Provide"
Other songs	"This Christmas" "Bad Girl" "Better on the Other Side" "Nobody's Business" "Let's Go" "Waves" "Slide (Remix)"