Tap (song)

"Tap"
Single by Nav featuring Meek Mill
from the album Bad Habits
ReleasedMay 7, 2019 (2019-05-07)
Genre
Length2:28
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Nav singles chronology
"Price on My Head"
(2019) 		"Tap"
(2019) 		"Called It"
(2019)
Meek Mill singles chronology
"24/7"
(2019) 		"Tap"
(2019) 		"100 Bands"
(2019)
Music video
"Tap" on YouTube

"Tap" is a song by Canadian rapper Nav, featuring vocals from American rapper Meek Mill.[1] It was sent to rhythmic contemporary radio on May 7, 2019, one day after Meek Mill's 32nd birthday as the second single of Nav's second studio album, Bad Habits. The song peaked at number 87 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was written by the two artists, along with Amir Esmailian and its producers London on da Track and Westen Weiss, The music video for the song was released on June 13, 2019.

Content

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In the song, Meek Mill and Nav rap about their experiences in the streets, their rise to success, and the challenges they faced. The lyrics touch on themes such as street life, violence, loyalty, and the trappings of fame. Meek Mill talks about his background, spending time in the trap, facing attempts at extortion, and his encounters with the law. NAV reflects on his journey, mentioning his brother's incarceration, the grind to success, and his encounters with love and luxury.

Critical reception

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Jibril Yassin of HotNewHipHop wrote that Meek Mill's verse "succeeds in finding the sweet spot between his trademark high energy and Nav's languid soundscapes."[2] Quincy of RatingsGameMusic praised the song, calling it a "sly banger" that features a "raw ass verse by Meek [Mill]".[3]

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[11] 2× Platinum 160,000‡
United States (RIAA)[12] 2× Platinum 2,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Use in media

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"Tap" was the official theme song of WWE Money in the Bank 2024.

Release history

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Region Date Format Label Ref.
United States May 7, 2019 Rhythmic contemporary
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References

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  1. ^ "Nav & Meek Mill Link Up For 'Tap' Single". HotNewHipHop. 22 March 2019. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
  2. ^ Yassin, Jibril (28 March 2019). "Nav "Bad Habits" Review". HotNewHipHop.com. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  3. ^ Quincy (22 March 2019). "Nav – Bad Habits (Album Review)". RatingsGameMusic. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  4. ^ "Nav Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
  5. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 1, 2019. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
  6. ^ "Nav Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
  7. ^ "Nav Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
  8. ^ "Nav Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  9. ^ "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. July 19, 2019. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
  10. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
  11. ^ "Canadian single certifications – NAV – Tap". Music Canada. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
  12. ^ "American single certifications – NAV – Tap". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  13. ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access Media Group. Archived from the original on May 5, 2019. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
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