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NAV, Bay Swag And Cash Cobain Get Explicit On “6AM Thoughts” Single

August 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

NAV does what NAV does. He has the most limited range of any rapper in history. When he teams up with the right people, though, the results are pretty solid. Bay Swag and Cash Cobain prove to be the right combination to unlock a solid NAV single in 2024. The duo recreate some of the magic of their breakout single “Fisherr” with “6AM Thoughts.” While the title may suggest some wistful, reflective lyricism a la Drake’s timestamp records, don’t be fooled. The trio are more interested in keeping the previous night of romance going with their respective partners.

The beat is great. Cash Cobain brings his signature start-and-stop rhythm to the table, but with some extra flourishes. It sounds like the producer dropped a filter on top of his busy drums, which plays into the sleepy vibe of the song. There’s also a vocal sample that lingers in the background. It never comes to the forefront, but it adds a lot of texture. Cobain and Bay Swag handled the first verse, and they basically gives fans a “Fisherrr” sequel. The lyrics are silly and filthy in equal measure and the chemistry they have on wax does make NAV’s solo verse a bit of a step down. NAV’s vocals lack the energy of his peers, but he still manages to hold his own. Overall, “6AM Thoughts” is another showcase for Bay Swag and Cash Cobain. NAV is also here, but that’s not such a bad thing.

Let us know what you think of this brand-new track, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

NAV Gets Outshined By His Collaborators On New Single

Quotable Lyrics:

She the type to write your phone, blow it up, be fiendin’
I’m the type to watch her call, act like I ain’t see it
Like she the type of thot-a*s ho that act like she ain’t treeshin’
Finsta posted, but I’m really creepin’, we can make a vid and you could leak it

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Nav, Bay Swag, And Cash Cobain Share Their ‘6am Thoughts’ On Their Thirsty New Single

August 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

With his new album On My Way 2 Rexdale coming soon, Canadian producer-rapper Nav taps into a new sound on his latest single. On “6am Thoughts,” Nav taps in with the rising “sexy drill” style along with its creators, New Yorkers Bay Swag and Cash Cobain, as they express their horniest desires over a skittering, drowsy beat. “Know I like when you suck when you slurp it,” they croon on the hook. “When you whine ‘pon the cocky, you so perfect.” Subtle, this song ain’t.

Nav’s new song is just the latest of high-profile co-signs for the rising New York duo, whose collaboration “Fisherrr” put them on the map earlier this year. Cash has since been featured on albums from fellow New York native A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie (on “Body” from Better Off Alone) and Don Toliver (on “Attitude” from Hardstone Psycho). He also received a feature from J. Cole on his single “Grippy” and from Ice Spice on the remix of “Fisherrr.”

The sexy drill movement has been rapidly expanding beyond the confines of the Big Apple, as shown by Nav’s dabbling in it on his new single, and is a dark horse for the sound of 2024.

You can listen to “6am Thoughts” above.

NAV Welcomes Listeners To “Rexdale” On Latest Single

August 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Over the last few years, Toronto rapper NAV has been developing into a constant in the mainstream hip-hop space. He’s fostered a dedicated fanbase who is seldom left disappointed by the work he puts out. That is once again the case on “Rexdale.” The track is the lead single from his upcoming fifth album, On My Way 2 Rexdale, the follow-up to his 2022 effort Demons Protected By Angels. The title refers to the Rexdale section of Toronto, where he grew up. NAV and producer Presplay handled the beat on “Rexdale.” The track is NAV in his usual element. The beat is relaxed, to be expected from his music. He delivers his bars in an equally relaxed fashion. Part of the song’s message is being able to stay strong through tough times, but it wouldn’t be a NAV song without a reference or two to drug usage and making money.

On My Way 2 Rexdale is NAV’s latest album, but it doesn’t seem like the only thing he’s working on. He and Metro Boomin recently alluded to creating an album together. They made the 2017 mixtape Perfect Timing, which fans of NAV often consider his breakout release. Metro was already an in-demand producer thanks to his work with Drake, Future, and 21 Savage. Earlier this year, NAV found himself involved in the Drake and Kendrick Lamar battle by proxy. Drake took a shot at him on “Family Matters,” his large-scale reaction to everyone who joined in on the battle, since he’s signed to The Weeknd’s XO record label. We’ll see if NAV has any response for his fellow countryman on his album. Until then, “Rexdale” is a smooth single to get fans ready for his next release.

NAV – “Rexdale”

Quotable Lyrics:

I woke up sick (Sick), I’m on the way to Rexdale (Rexdale)
I don’t remember what I need (Woah)
Nobody knows what it feels like (Woah), I’m losin’ faith in me
I gotta keep movin’ forward, but something’s stoppin’ me
Way too much debt on my shoulder (Shoulder), I gotta get it off of me (Yeah)

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NAV And Metro Boomin Tease Collaborative Album Coming Soon

July 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

NAV and Metro Boomin are workhorses. They are constantly touring, recording, or planning their next album. It’s obviously benefited them. Both artists have risen in popularity over the last decade. Metro, in particular, has become the most sought-out producer in hip-hop. NAV and Metro Boomin recently talked about their tireless recording process. In the midst of talking shop, these two hinted at the possibility of another collaborative album.

The whole thing came about due to a NAV question. He asked Metro Boomin whether he was going to take a break after recording two consecutive albums with Future. The producer said that the opposite was true. “Nah, [I’m ready to keep] going,” he explained. “I’m a producer and it’s not the same as an artist who might burnt out with a specific style or their voice.” The money quote then arrived. Metro compared working with Future to working with NAV on an album. An album, seemingly, that fans have not yet heard. “I could do an album with Future,” Metro asserted. “And it’s not going to sound like my album with NAV.”

NAV And Metro Boomin Dropped A Collab Tape In 2017

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The cherry on top was Metro Boomin claiming that he always has something that he’s working on. The fact that Metro and NAV alluded to an album, and are even interviewing each other, suggests that there is something in the works. There’s also the fact that the producer and rapper have worked together in the past. They collaborated on the 2017 mixtape Perfect Timing. Both artists were still on the rise when the tape dropped, and it boosted their respective profiles.

There’s also the Drake-shaped elephant in the room. Metro Boomin and NAV were pitted against Drake during the recent hip-hop civil war. Metro spearheaded the war with “Like That,” and NAV caught a stray shot in the Drake diss “Family Matters.” Both artists are bonded by their dislike for the 6 God, and have made a point of working with artists who feel the same way. Metro Boomin linked up with Kendrick Lamar and NAV was photographed in the studio with Pharrell Williams. Maybe there are more subliminals aimed at Drake on this hypothetical album.

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NAV Connects with Pharrell Ahead of New Album ‘On My Way 2 Rexdale’

May 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Nav is getting ready to release his new album, and now he is teasing new music with Pharrell. The two were spotted in a Louis Vuitton office in Paris.

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Chart-topping rapper, producer, and XO artist NAV has confirmed the speculation surrounding his upcoming album. In a recently released trailer packed with teasers of featured artists, NAV unveiled the album’s title, On My Way 2 Rexdale, paying homage to his roots in Toronto’s Rexdale neighborhood.

Rumors began swirling when NAV hinted at the title during his performance on Coachella’s Sahara stage, sparking online debate about whether it was a single or a full album. The trailer puts the speculation to rest, confirming that On My Way 2 Rexdale is indeed a highly anticipated new album set for release this summer. The title, conceived by Future, as seen in the trailer, has fans eagerly awaiting its drop.

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NAV Teases New Pharrell Collaboration After Beefing With Drake

May 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

NAV never leaves the studio. It seems that way, at least. The Canadian rapper has dropped four projects in the last four years, and he’s already announced two more to come in 2024. He plans on dropping the mixtape Nav2, as well as the studio album On My Way 2 Rexdale. The production on NAV’s projects has consistently been a highlight, affirming the rapper’s ear for good beats and collaborators. This is what makes his latest linkup impressive, if not altogether surprising. The Canadian rapper posted photos on his Instagram of him alongside Pharrell Williams.

NAV and Pharrell posed for photos at the Louis Vuitton office in Paris, France. The two men enjoyed the Louis products in stock, but the most exciting aspect of the post was that NAV and Pharrell appeared to be working on music as well. One photo sees Pharrell playing a keyboard at a desk, while NAV sits next to him. The latter didn’t provide any context in the form of a caption, but it’s safe to assume that he has plans for a collab with Skateboard P. This would be the first time the artists appear on the same song.

NAV And Pharrell Linked Up At Louis Vuitton Offices

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The timing of the NAV and Pharrell photos is worth taking into consideration. Both men played a role in the recent battle between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, even if they weren’t putting out diss tracks of their own. NAV unfollowed Drake on Instagram in the midst of the battle, which led to Drake using lyrics from the NAV song “Turks” to troll him. Some fans theorize that the Drake line “head to Delilah with all of my ice” from “Family Matters” was also a dig at his fellow Canadian. Pharrell, meanwhile, has had tension with Drake for over a decade.

Kendrick Lamar criticized Drake’s beef with Pharrell on the song “Euphoria” and announced his plan to inherit it. Drake fired back on the aforementioned “Family Matters,” telling Lamar to come get Pharrell’s “legacy” out of his house. The “legacy” in question is jewelry designed and owned by P prior to Drake purchasing it. NAV and Pharrell have very little in common as musicians (outside of working with The Weeknd), but the shared enemy gives their prospective collaboration an interesting additional layer.

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Diany Dior & Cash Cobain Tap NAV For Remix Of “Favorite Lady”

May 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

New artist alert! New artist alert! Today, we are covering an up-and-coming voice out of The Bronx, New York. She goes by Diany Dior, and she is a rapping/singing hybrid. The 23-year-old is about as new as you are going to find, as she is just five songs deep into her career. However, do not let that fool you because she has the talent and the co-signs that will take her a long way. Over the weekend, Diany Dior put out her fifth-ever record, which is a remix of “Favorite Lady.”

This is currently shaping up to be her breakout hit, as the original version already has over 19,000 streams. The single dropped on April 26, so it is definitely picking up steam. To capitalize on the momentum, Diany recruited one of her supporters, NAV, for this song about being in a healthy and loving relationship. What also gives this track its blow-up potential, is the man in the studio cheffing up the beat.

Listen To “Favorite Lady (Remix)” By Diany Dior, NAV, & Cash Cobain

That would be nonother than, fellow Bronx resident Cash Cobain. His New York drill/Jersey club production style has been making huge waves over the last several months. Cash’s profile has grown immensely by reeling in the big fish, but he is still working with the rising stars to help put them on the map. The instrumental has its familiar sound cues, such as the slowed down drum pattern, and woozy synths. Working on those connections is assisting Diany Dior, but her talent is there above all else.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new single “Favorite Lady (Remix)” by Diany Dior, NAV, and Cash Cobain? Do you think NAV’s appearance was necessary for this track, why or why not? Is this Diany’s besy song of her career? Which version of this song do you prefer more? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Diany Dior, NAV, and Cash Cobain. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

I ain’t really got time for you, but I always find a slot
Left the stu’ 4 A.M., now I want you in my spot
You always on point for me, always on point for me when I’m not
Anybody try to play with you ain’t duckin’ these shots (Shots, shots, shots, shots, shots)
Okay, let’s do it (Do it)
Rock with me, baby, ain’t no one stoppin’ us, baby

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NAV Confirms New Album ‘On My Way 2 Rexdale’

May 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Nav Is ‘On My Way 2 Rexdale’ On His Upcoming Album, Out This Summer

May 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Cheer up, Toronto. It’s not all bad news. While Drake licks his wounds, another of T. Dot’s favorite sons, Nav, has announced his new album, On My Way 2 Rexdale, is… well … on the way. The XO signee announced the impending release with a dramatic trailer, which promises a summer 2024 release date and features teases of the album’s featured guests through some suggestive imagery. It’s like a scavenger hunt for clues, from weathered skulls wearing bat-ear hats to looming cactuses and slithering snakes.

Nav has been off the radar for almost a year, ever since completing his Never Sleep Tour and livestreaming his hometown show in Toronto. While he joined Metro Boomin at the producer’s Red Bull Symphonic performance in Los Angeles, he has stayed out of the spotlight while working on On My Way 2 Rexdale, which follows his fourth album, Demons Protected By Angels, released a little under two years ago in September 2022.

That album had guest features from Lil Uzi Vert, Travis Scott, and Gunna, and the imagery from the trailer suggests that they might all be back to help Nav kick off his next era. You can try and decipher the clues in the video above, or just wait ’til summer — which is only about a month away — to find out.

Metro Boomin & NAV Spin “Like That” At Coachella, Collaborators Show Love To Each Other On Stage

April 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Even though Metro Boomin is not a rapper, fans are still going to flock to his live shows whenever possible. That proves just how massive the St. Louis producer has become over time, especially in the last year and a half. His 2024 has been nothing short of incredible already, dropping two albums in a matter of less than a month. Even though that is a big deal, especially due to how much quality is on each offering, what is even more incredible is how it has created this civil war in rap. One of the ways Metro Boomin has done that is by making “Like That,” which he played at Coachella alongside NAV.

The Toronto born rapper and singer was an April 14 performer at the 2024 installment of the legendary music and arts festival. NAV certainly had the raucous crowd going even crazier after bringing Metro onto the stage with him. As most know, these two have a longstanding friendship which dates back to the late 2010s. NAV is one a handful of artists to have a full album with Metro, being Perfect Timing back in 2017.

Metro Boomin Gets Showered With Praise At Coachella

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The self-proclaimed Brown Boy made sure to ask the fans to give Metro his flowers after cutting “Like That” short. “Make some f***ing noise for the G.O.A.T., my brother for life Metro Boomin!” The producer extraordinaire made sure to show love right back, saying, “Y’all make some noise for my brother NAV, the motherf***in’ Brown Boy!” It seems that the Canadian is still against Drake, after unfollowing him on social media just days after “Like That” dropped.

What are your thoughts on Metro Boomin and NAV playing “Like That” together at Coachella? Does this just prove further that everyone is against Drake at this point? Is this song still in your rotation, why or why not? Do you think more collaborations with NAV are coming soon? How do you feel so far about WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Metro Boomin and NAV. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.

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