MEET NAV : TORONTOS NEXT IN LINE ARTIST AND PRODUCER WHO MADE HIS WAY TO THE HIP HOP CHARTS @beatsbynav

better known by his stage name Nav (stylized as NAV), is a Canadian hip hop recording artist and record producer from Rexdale, Ontario, Canada.

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7 years ago

April 5, 2017

Navraj Singh Goraya (born November 3, 1989), better known by his stage name Nav (stylized as NAV), is a Canadian hip hop recording artist and record producer from Rexdale, Ontario, Canada. He is signed to XO and Republic Records.

In September 2015, Nav released one of his earliest songs to his SoundCloud account, called “Take Me Simple”. In July 2015, Nav contributed production and writing to Drake’s diss of Meek Mill, Back to Back. Nav first rose to fame when he received a co-sign from American reality television personality Kylie Jenner when she posted a video of her lip-syncing to his song, “Myself” on her Snapchat account in April of 2016. In early 2016, “Take Me Simple” and “The Man” was featured on Drake’s OVO Sound Radio on Beats 1. In September 2016, Nav collaborated with an American rapper Travis Scott on Scott’s song, called “Beibs in the Trap” from Travis’ album Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight, which Nav produced and featured on. The song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) with no radio support. The song peaked at number 90 on the US Billboard Hot 100. In February 2017, Nav released his eponymous debut commercial mixtape, preceded by the lead single, “Some Way” featuring The Weeknd.

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“Myself” is a pretty good representation of NAV as an artist. A slightly brighter, simpler, more light-hearted take on The Weeknd’s drug-fuelled late-night tales (“When I’m sober I just don’t like who I am/Pour me up a 4 and I’ll feel like myself again” is a strikingly similar sentiment to “when I’m fucked up/that’s the real me,” though it’s delivered in a decidedly more playful cadence).

This is the formula much of the rapper and singer’s self-titled debut follows, and the video for “Myself” hammers home the themes found throughout. Trippy, mirroring filters and purpley hues set the party-life atmosphere right, and before you know it, pills are falling from the sky in a torrential downpour.

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Videos

“Wake Up” With Young Franco & Master Peace

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21 mins ago

April 19, 2024

Big C

It’s harder to wake up when you have mundane ish to do. Unveiling a brand new music video, Young France recruits UK Indie sensation Master Peace for huge new track Wake Up. Life becomes easier when you’re on the path to becoming a rockstar. The music video, shot in the UK, follows Young Franco and Master Peace individually, through a first-person lens as they undertake “mundane” daily activities until they then meet and begin to enjoy the iconic streets and taxis of London together. Franco spoke on the track:

Working with Master Peace has been an amazing experience. I found out about his project via his record “Eyes on You” and have wanted to work with him since that moment. I was writing a bunch of tracks in 2020. One of them being an early version of Wake Up, which I wrote with Elliot from Delta Riggs. I connected with Master Peace online and once I got to London last year, we smashed this in a couple of hours. His new record is fantastic and I’m super excited how this one turned out. Special mention to Danio from Husky Loops for some added production too.

Young Franco has started 2024 off with a bang, where he teamed up with UK rapper S1mba for the release of the funk laid hip hop track HITA. Wake Up follows a busy year of touring already, where he has done a sold out run of Europe with a string of sold-out shows in the USA. Young Franco has accumulated over 200 million streams and plans to continue to put Astralwerks Records on the map. Stream your copy of the single here and watch the dreamlike visual below. Stay connected with Young Franco on Instagram, Facebook, and Soundcloud.

Albums

GBaby A Million Unleashes Heat with “Da City” Featuring DJ Tree Gotti & OG HUSTLE

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1 day ago

April 18, 2024

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GBaby A Million showcases his versatility and lyrical prowess in his latest smash single, “Da City,” featured on the album “Concrete Rose.” Teaming up with DJ Tree Gotti and OG HUSTLE, GBaby delivers an energetic anthem that resonates with the spirit of city life.

“Da City” is more than just a rap song—it’s a vivid portrayal of the culture, struggles, and triumphs found within city streets. With dynamic verses and a catchy beat, GBaby A Million, OG HUSTLE, and DJ Tree Gotti paint a picture of unity, resilience, and pride, capturing the essence of those who hustle and grind in the concrete jungle.

Listeners will find themselves nodding along to the infectious rhythm while absorbing the raw honesty and authenticity of the lyrics. GBaby A Million proves once again why he’s a force to be reckoned with in the hip hop scene, leaving audiences eager for more.

Don’t miss out on the fire vibes of “Da City” and be sure to check out GBaby A Million for more electrifying tracks.

Videos

@TiaCorine Unveils Brand New Visuals For “Shamone”

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2 days ago

April 17, 2024

Big C

Ok, Ok, Ok! TiaCorine is changing the landscape with the release of her tasteful Almost There EP. With the cosigning of artists like the late-great Gangsta Boo, Drake, Flo-Milli, and more, it’s only right that TiaCorine brings a burst of braggadocios bravado. Her latest visual for Shamone directed by Moshpxt, finds TiaCorine at the end of the world delivering confidence lyrics of female fatality. Stream the project here and let us know your thoughts on the official video below. Be sure to connect with North Coralina native TiaCornie on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube.