Navraj Singh Goraya, known professionally as NAV, is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer of Indian descent. Born on November 3, 1989, in Toronto, Ontario, NAV first gained major recognition with his 2015 instrumental track "Take Me Simple," which went viral on SoundCloud. He continued to build a following with his melodic, trap-influenced sound, characterized by its use of autotune and introspective lyrics.

NAV’s career took off after his collaboration with Travis Scott on the track "beibs in the trap," which was a part of Scott's acclaimed album "Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight." This success led to NAV signing with The Weeknd's record label, XO, and Republic Records, where he released his self-titled mixtape in 2017, followed by his successful debut studio album "Reckless" in 2018. His subsequent albums, including "Bad Habits" and "Good Intentions," have solidified his position in the hip-hop scene with hit singles, and featuring well-known collaborations. In recent years, NAV's music has continued to resonate with fans, evident through releases like "Never Sleep," "Do Not Disturb," and his album "Demons Protected By Angels," presenting his signature blend of hard-hitting beats and candid lyricism. Despite facing criticism at times for his lyrical content and style, NAV has consistently proved his relevance and influence within the genre, amassing a dedicated fan base and earning recognition for his lucrative production and songwriting skills.

Genres

Canadian Hip Hop

Canadian Trap

Melodic Rap

Rap

Trap

Related Artists

Travis Scott

Gunna

Lil Uzi Vert

The Weeknd

Post Malone

Playboi Carti

Young Thug

Roddy Ricch

Drake

Future

Lil Baby

Metro Boomin

Latest Release

6AM Thoughts

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Bay Swag

Single - Released August 2, 2024