Nav (mixtape)
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Released | February 24, 2017 | |||
Length | 33:52 | |||
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 45/100[2] |
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Exclaim! | 5/10[4] |
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RapReviews.com | 3.5/10[6] |
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Nav is the eponymous debut commercial mixtape by Canadian rapper and record producer Nav. It was released through XO and Republic Records on February 24, 2017.[8] The mixtape features a sole guest appearance from Canadian singer-songwriter and XO label boss the Weeknd, who appears on the lead single of the project, "Some Way". Nav handled most of the production himself, with some tracks featuring co-production from other record producers such as Metro Boomin, Rex Kudo, Frost, and DannyBoyStyles.[9] The mixtape received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, with a 42% score on Metacritic.
Background
[edit]On February 16, 2017, Nav officially announced that he signed a deal to the Weeknd's record label XO and Republic Records. Prior to this, he made appearances in music videos for The Weeknd; as well as fellow XO signee Belly sparking rumors that he is also been signed to XO. Nav also announced that he would be releasing the mixtape on February 24, 2017.[9] Several tracks on the mixtape had already been released on Nav's SoundCloud account prior to the release, including "Myself" and "Up"; both of these songs garnered millions of plays on the platform.[10] On February 22, 2017, Nav revealed the mixtape's track listing on his Instagram account.[11]
Singles
[edit]The debut and lead single, called "Some Way" featuring Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd, was released as a digital download on February 25, 2017. The song gained traction due to the content of the Weeknd's lyrics, which were widely interpreted as being aimed at prepped Canadian singer-songwriter Justin Bieber, regarding their ongoing feud.[12]
"Myself" was originally posted to SoundCloud on January 12, 2016, but not to streaming services as a single.[13] It was serviced to rhythmic radio on April 11, 2017 as the second single.[1]
Though not released as singles, "Ten Toes Down (TTD)" and "Up" were previously released on SoundCloud in 2015 and 2016, respectively. A deleted 2014 track titled "She Know", while not included on the album, is heavily sampled on "Interlude".[14]
Track listing
[edit]No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Myself" | Navraj Goraya | Nav | 3:46 |
2. | "Nav" |
| 3:02 | |
3. | "My Mind" | Goraya | Nav | 2:41 |
4. | "Good for It" |
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| 2:39 |
5. | "Lonely" |
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| 3:35 |
6. | "Up" |
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| 3:20 |
7. | "Interlude" | Goraya | Nav | 1:56 |
8. | "Sleep" | Goraya | Nav | 3:06 |
9. | "Mariah" |
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| 2:42 |
10. | "Some Way" (featuring the Weeknd) |
| Nav | 2:58 |
11. | "TTD" | Goraya | Nav | 4:02 |
Total length: | 33:52 |
Notes
- "Nav" is stylized in all caps like the rapper's name.
Charts
[edit] Weekly charts[edit]
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Certifications
[edit]Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[21] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[22] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Top 40 Rhythmic/Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on March 23, 2017. Retrieved March 23, 2017.
- ^ "Reviews and Tracks for NAV by NAV". Metacritic. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
- ^ Kellman, Andy. "NAV - NAV". Allmusic. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
- ^ Singh, Vijai Kumar. "NAV NAV". Exclaim!. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
- ^ Ritchie, Kevin. "The Weeknd protégé NAV's self-titled debut is one-note". NOW Magazine. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
- ^ Barilleaux, Michael G. "NAV :: NAV :: XO Records". RapReviews.com. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
- ^ Edwards, Elliott S. "Review: Nav - NAV". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
- ^ "Nav by Nav on Apple Music". Retrieved February 26, 2017 – via iTunes.
- ^ a b Simmons, Ted (February 16, 2017). "Nav Signs Deal With The Weeknd's XO Records". XXL. Retrieved February 26, 2017.
- ^ "Nav on SoundCloud". Retrieved February 26, 2017.
- ^ "Nav on Instagram". Archived from the original on 2021-12-25. Retrieved February 26, 2017.
- ^ Josephs, Brian (February 15, 2017). "The Weeknd Has Now Maybe Dissed Justin Bieber Over Selena Gomez". Spin. Retrieved February 26, 2017.
- ^ "Myself (Prod by @BeatsByNav) by NAV - Free Listening on SoundCloud". Retrieved March 23, 2017.
- ^ NAV – She Know, retrieved 2021-03-15
- ^ "NAV Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 7, 2017.
- ^ "NZ Heatseekers Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 6, 2017. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
- ^ "NAV Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 7, 2017.
- ^ "NAV Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 10, 2017.
- ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- ^ "Canadian album certifications – NAV – NAV". Music Canada.
- ^ "American album certifications – NAV – NAV". Recording Industry Association of America.