Nav
Mixtape by
Nav
ReleasedFebruary 24, 2017
Length33:52
Label
Producer
Nav chronology
The Introduction
(2016)		 Nav
(2017)		 Perfect Timing
(2017)
Singles from Nav
  1. "Some Way"
    Released: February 16, 2017
  2. "Myself"
    Released: April 11, 2017[1]
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic45/100[2]
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[3]
Exclaim!5/10[4]
NOW Magazine[5]
RapReviews.com3.5/10[6]
Sputnikmusic[7]

Nav (stylized in all caps) 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

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

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

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Myself"Navraj GorayaNav3:46
2."Nav"
3:02
3."My Mind"GorayaNav2:41
4."Good for It"
  • Goraya
  • Sugar-Ray Henry
  • Nav
  • Frost
2:39
5."Lonely"
  • Goraya
  • Masamune Kudo
  • Nav
  • Rex Kudo
3:35
6."Up"
3:20
7."Interlude"GorayaNav1:56
8."Sleep"GorayaNav3:06
9."Mariah"
  • Goraya
  • Kudo
  • Nav
  • Rex Kudo
2:42
10."Some Way" (featuring the Weeknd)
Nav2:58
11."TTD"GorayaNav4:02
Total length:33:52

Notes

  • "Nav" is stylized in all caps like the rapper's name.

Charts

Certifications

Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[21] Gold 40,000‡
United States (RIAA)[22] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. 1 2 "Top 40 Rhythmic/Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on March 23, 2017. Retrieved March 23, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Reviews and Tracks for NAV by NAV". Metacritic. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
  3. ↑ Kellman, Andy. "NAV - NAV". Allmusic. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
  4. ↑ Singh, Vijai Kumar. "NAV NAV". Exclaim!. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
  5. ↑ Ritchie, Kevin. "The Weeknd protégé NAV's self-titled debut is one-note". NOW Magazine. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
  6. ↑ Barilleaux, Michael G. "NAV :: NAV :: XO Records". RapReviews.com. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
  7. ↑ Edwards, Elliott S. "Review: Nav - NAV". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
  8. ↑ "Nav by Nav on Apple Music". Retrieved February 26, 2017 – via iTunes.
  9. 1 2 Simmons, Ted (February 16, 2017). "Nav Signs Deal With The Weeknd's XO Records". XXL. Retrieved February 26, 2017.
  10. ↑ "Nav on SoundCloud". Retrieved February 26, 2017.
  11. ↑ "Nav on Instagram". Archived from the original on 2021-12-25. Retrieved February 26, 2017.
  12. ↑ Josephs, Brian (February 15, 2017). "The Weeknd Has Now Maybe Dissed Justin Bieber Over Selena Gomez". Spin. Retrieved February 26, 2017.
  13. ↑ "Myself (Prod by @BeatsByNav) by NAV - Free Listening on SoundCloud". Retrieved March 23, 2017.
  14. ↑ NAV – She Know, retrieved 2021-03-15
  15. ↑ "NAV Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 7, 2017.
  16. ↑ "NZ Heatseekers Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 6, 2017. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
  17. ↑ "NAV Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 7, 2017.
  18. ↑ "NAV Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 10, 2017.
  19. ↑ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
  20. ↑ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  21. ↑ "Canadian album certifications – NAV – NAV". Music Canada.
  22. ↑ "American album certifications – NAV – NAV". Recording Industry Association of America.
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