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| length = 33:52 |
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| label = {{hlist|[[XO (record label)|XO]]|[[Republic Records|Republic]]}} |
| label = {{hlist|[[XO (record label)|XO]]|[[Republic Records|Republic]]}} |
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| producer = {{hlist|Nav|[[DannyBoyStyles]]|Frost|[[Metro Boomin]]|Rex Kudo}} |
| producer = {{hlist|[[Nav (rapper)|Nav]]|[[DannyBoyStyles]]|Frost|[[Metro Boomin]]|Rex Kudo}} |
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| single2 = [[Myself (Nav song)|Myself]] |
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== Singles == |
== Singles == |
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The debut and lead [[Single (music)|single]], |
The debut and lead [[Single (music)|single]], "[[Some Way]]" which features Canadian singer-songwriter [[the Weeknd]], was released as a [[Music download|digital download]] on February 15, 2017. The song gained traction due to the content of the Weeknd's lyrics, which were widely interpreted as being aimed at prepped fellow Canadian singer [[Justin Bieber]], regarding their ongoing feud.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spin.com/2017/02/the-weeknd-justin-bieber-selena-gomez-diss/|title=The Weeknd Has Now Maybe Dissed Justin Bieber Over Selena Gomez|publisher=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]|last=Josephs|first=Brian|date=February 15, 2017|accessdate=February 26, 2017}}</ref> |
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"[[Myself (Nav song)|Myself]]" was originally posted to [[SoundCloud]] on January 12, 2016, but not to streaming services as a single.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/navmusic/myself-prod-by-nav|title=Myself (Prod by @BeatsByNav) by NAV - Free Listening on SoundCloud|accessdate=March 23, 2017}}</ref> It was serviced to rhythmic radio on April 11, 2017 as the second single.<ref |
"[[Myself (Nav song)|Myself]]" was originally posted to [[SoundCloud]] on January 12, 2016, but not to streaming services as a single.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/navmusic/myself-prod-by-nav|title=Myself (Prod by @BeatsByNav) by NAV - Free Listening on SoundCloud|accessdate=March 23, 2017}}</ref> It was serviced to rhythmic radio on April 11, 2017 as the second single.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170323202935/http://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases|title=Top 40 Rhythmic/Future Releases|publisher=All Access|archivedate=March 23, 2017|accessdate=March 23, 2017}}</ref> |
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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".<ref>{{Citation|title=NAV – She Know|url=https://genius.com/Nav-she-know-lyrics|language=en|access-date=2021-03-15}}</ref> |
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".<ref>{{Citation|title=NAV – She Know|url=https://genius.com/Nav-she-know-lyrics|language=en|access-date=2021-03-15}}</ref> |
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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.[1] 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.[2]
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.[2] 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.[3] On February 22, 2017, Nav revealed the mixtape's track listing on his Instagram account.[4]
Singles
The debut and lead single, "Some Way" which features Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd, was released as a digital download on February 15, 2017. The song gained traction due to the content of the Weeknd's lyrics, which were widely interpreted as being aimed at prepped fellow Canadian singer Justin Bieber, regarding their ongoing feud.[5]
"Myself" was originally posted to SoundCloud on January 12, 2016, but not to streaming services as a single.[6] It was serviced to rhythmic radio on April 11, 2017 as the second single.[7]
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".[8]
Track listing
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
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[15] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[16] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ "NAV by NAV on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved February 26, 2017.
- ^ a b Simmons, Ted (February 16, 2017). "Nav Signs Deal With The Weeknd's XO Records". XXL. Retrieved February 26, 2017. NAV received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, with a 42 Metascore on Metacritic
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic/Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on March 23, 2017. 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.