Nav Talks Working With Lil Uzi Vert, "Yosemite" Vocals & Haters | For The Record

Canadian rapper-producer NAV’s latest album, 'Good Intentions' which dropped last week, is poised go No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The rapper sat down with Genius' VP of Content Strategy Rob Markman for the latest episode of 'For The Record' to delve into the new album. NAV discussed collaborating with Lil Uzi Vert on “Status,” talked about the mishap with his vocals on Travis Scott’s “YOSEMITE,” and opened up about his haters.
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0:00 Intro
0:50 Why Nav dropped 'Good Intentions (Brown Boy 2 Deluxe)' so soon after 'Good Intentions'
1:50 Nav explains the title 'Good Intentions'
2:30 Nav discusses his perspective on splitting publishing with his friends
4:49 What The Weeknd and Amir “Cash” Esmailian added to the album as executive producers
6:56 Nav explains why he rapped from the perspective of his haters on "Brown Boy"
7:55 Nav discusses stereotypes of his ethnic background and how it has impacted the perception of him
10:45 Nav on whether or not he cares what the haters think of him
11:16 Nav sets the record straight on the 2019 Pitchfork interview and says his comments about TMZ were taken out of context
13:04 Nav talks working with Uzi on "Status"
14:22 Nav says he doesn't think Uzi "knows how lit he is"
15:24 Nav explains his lyrics on "Codeine" and "Overdose" and discusses his relationship with drugs
18:02 Nav discusses the smooth transitions on 'Good Intentions'
19:29 Nav talks working with the late Pop Smoke
21:45 Nav says he doesn't mind that new rappers are using a sound that he pioneered
22:30 Nav talks working with Travis Scott and Gunna on "Turks"
23:08 Nav discusses the mishap with his vocals on Travis Scott's "Yosemite"
24:22 Nav talks Akademiks and the expectation of "loyalty" between artists and the media
29:22 Nav picks is favorite track on the album

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TOPICS::: 00:50 Why Nav dropped 'Good Intentions (Brown Boy 2 Deluxe)' so soon after 'Good Intentions' 1:50 Nav explains the title 'Good Intentions' 2:30 Nav discusses his perspective on splitting publishing with his friends 4:49 What The Weeknd and Amir “Cash” Esmailian added to the album as executive producers 6:56 Nav explains why he rapped from the perspective of his haters on "Brown Boy" 7:55 Nav discusses stereotypes of his ethnic background and how it has impacted the perception of him 10:45 Nav on whether or not he cares what the haters think of him 11:16 Nav sets the record straight on the 2019 Pitchfork interview and says his comments about TMZ were taken out of context 13:04 Nav talks working with Uzi on "Status" 14:22 Nav says he doesn't think Uzi "knows how lit he is" 15:24 Nav explains his lyrics on "Codeine" and "Overdose" and discusses his relationship with drugs 18:02 Nav discusses the smooth transitions on 'Good Intentions' 19:29 Nav talks working with the late Pop Smoke 21:45 Nav says he doesn't mind that new rappers are using a sound that he pioneered 22:30 Nav talks working with Travis Scott and Gunna on "Turks" 23:08 Nav discusses the mishap with his vocals on Travis Scott's "Yosemite" 24:22 Nav talks Akademiks and the expectation of "loyalty" between artists and the media 29:22 Nav picks is favorite track on the album

[@anopamanyengavana5209]

Y'all are legends for this

[@Jah-oe7fm]

Facts thank y’all for the time stamps🙏🙏

[@zedthecreation]

You a 🐐 for dis

[@mercenary5463]

Yall are amaizing, thanks for this❤

[@nate7243]

me: goes to 23:08

[@vikramjeet420]

He seems like a real genuine dude fr

[@PicolloRun]

Always piss me off to see people tryin to clown him, he really dont deserve it

[@mohammd]

Yeah, no shit he a real person 😒

[@RunDatBaccTurbo110]

@@PicolloRun fr though only person who should be clowned on is russ lame ass llmao

[@makemoneymedia750]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpyQYXVog6ugi8U

[@stwrt9042]

looks like he hasn’t slept in weeks

[@lennoxforster]

The more nav interviews I watch the more I like this guy proper humble

[@josephmazariegos8898]

Exactly, idk why he gets so much hate

[@lennoxforster]

@@josephmazariegos8898 I'll be real it's literally coz hes an Indian rapper

[@bigyeet3213]

Because he sounds like a robot, monotone as helllllllllll, seems humble n all but

[@jeromii]

Big Yeet literally what every other hater says I can tell you havent listened to him properly. Thats something you could’ve used 1/2 years ago not anymore bro.

[@MrLordRiz.]

Big Yeet but you prolly fw travis scott and cardi smh, no hate to em it’s just that’s the excuse everyone has

[@AerioMomin2004]

He's finally getting more open to public

[@marianomorin8814]

ong, i remember back then in them og soundcloud days he was shy asf

[@Alexrx8]

Hmm he might just not like to be in the ramp light to much. so being where he was, was the best for him probably

[@Murmurrr]

I know, it’s really unfortunate

[@jstar5214]

Fr

[@jbreezyx88]

He just dropped an album lmaoo

[@reljaglavaski5460]

Nav: Rob: ay thats dope man

[@toxicman4911]

Bruh😂

[@quinncoyle7494]

@flashbackclothingcompany on IG

[@isaacodeniyi6405]

Juju know kjo ok

[@devinrhines1250]

Nav was so awkwardly silent in so many parts 😂😂😂 No disrespect tho, he 🔥

[@Andrewjceballos]

This really opened my eyes on how much of a character NAV really is. I’ve been a fan since “beibs in the trap” but this elevated my respect, because of how selfless he is. “I dont really care about money, I like seeing my friends happy, and seeing them feeding their families. For me I got enough.”

[@erikdominguez185]

ΛNDRΞW CΞVΛIIOS when I read it and it got in sync with him saying it

[@RawDogTV]

For real bro

[@dominic_decocco]

Nav looks like a grown man using child face filter

[@Andrewjceballos]

Medet Kairatovic 😂😂😂😂

[@josemartin257]

Nailed it

[@nf8740]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@PicolloRun]

Lmaao

[@1AGXNY]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@miranahmed6741]

Shoutout Rob, prolly the only interviewer who asks smart ass questions

[@Mrzayskates]

Nah the guy fro hot ones has really good question

[@zacharycox5225]

Ay, that's dope man

[@stechnicki12]

good questions, awful delivery

[@R4de]

Ever heard of *Nardwuar*

[@eamaro103]

NAV has definitely come a long way, what a champ.

[@yorriamo]

This the most open I’ve ever seen Nav on camera.

[@nrgnnvn6109]

No cap.

[@ricoflamma5430]

He was vibing with the man. He could feel no bullshit involved.

[@SirHatchu]

I really appreciate how respectful and well thought out the interviewer’s questions were, good job

[@user-gz9wh5kx8s]

they got more opportunities to prepare on video interview

[@SirHatchu]

bigboy279 how

[@jorgeromero1339]

Nav should do more interviews he seems like an actual nice guy

[@dragonplayz6606]

fr

[@LowBatteryBeatz]

So much respect for NAV when it comes to publishing

[@BoLuke]

This is Nav's best interview 💯

[@amanxsen]

two real ass dudes just having a good conversation at some points

[@ExrtGreen]

I just realized I've never seen this dude without shades

[@wyatteashley8877]

white

[@VectorZoNe]

get nav on de constructed for myself or old songs he prod

[@erictallman5192]

Gotta get Deconstructed of up with him and metro

[@sprkzyninja3202]

he produced Heat off of the album he just dropped, he doesn't even have to do old songs

[@parksssss17]

Do beibs in the trap deconstructed

[@brett1908]

Omfg dawg myself and up are bangers I remember when they came out in 2016

[@billisntcool8373]

2016 nav SoundCloud shit

[@isaiahbunten8931]

NAV: You have potential in music. Lemme buy you a computer and speakers I’ll buy everything for you to provide for yourself. Me: Damn I need a friend like that

[@vonnxvilluminati908]

Real Nigga

[@rl.alanvlogs]

I like lil Uzi vert because he inspires me and don't let people tell you what to do thank you lil Uzi vert

[@revengeprod.4528]

Alan Rodriguez soundcloud.com/user-3909721/yvngvdz-one-last-time

[@ponchocrz]

Simón we al chile ese vato es la verga

[@kyerin1328]

fax bro I just started a youtube channel for beats nobody believes in me but in I can be big one day

[@mannysoto3314]

Its lil uzi vert not little uzi vert

[@jaggy7859]

KYERIN I subscribed bro ❤️🤝

[@FarhanKhan-sf7if]

“Independent I got people the depend on me”

[@6ris168]

Farhan Khan knew you was fake you can’t pretend on me 🔥

[@hiphopfanatic3179]

Brown Boy Been Doing It! 🗣🔥

[@churchhide]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Delta6500ThisIsAURL]

I got lots of pressure, lots of stress on me

[@brycephoulom5843]

Nav is just that guy. One of my favorites honestly

[@ewill226]

Not a huge fan of the music but i like the way he thinks, he needs to do more public appearances so others feel the same instead of hating

[@orenjiprods4174]

13:14 when Nav talks about uzi

[@EdgarHernandez-wj7po]

Thank you king

[@Slownut]

Nav is the most overhated rapper in the game he is so fire. People hate without listening smh

[@sarkismosheghian126]

underrated*

[@carsonholland4825]

Sarkis Mosheghian nah he meant overhated

[@ChopItUpJay]

People hate NAV??? Weirdos

[@iiamjarely]

I seen Nav and I clicked this video so fast😭❤️

[@accessdenied9177]

facts

[@thaddeusvaliantlilbodhi1223]

HE one of the 🐐's fow'sho

[@sheeway]

He seems like he would be a cool friend to have.

[@biggsl33per92]

Naw meeting your idols ain't ever what u think just appreciate their music don't be fooled by celebrity lol

[@abdullahteenx7501]

BiggSL33per i dunno man nav just seems way too loyal to snake you like you don’t see many artists doing good and major things for their friends 🤷🏽

[@alex21784]

Nav is mad humble in person bro shits honestly crazy. He’s pretty short as well but honestly nothing but good vibes.

[@khaldrogo6130]

@@alex21784 Hol up, why you mention that he's short LOOOL

[@Woah869]

@@khaldrogo6130 bro is 5’9. he my height bro cmon 💀

[@christianmitchell8016]

Been watching how Rob Markman has been moving for a while - he is a great interviewer.

[@555tonyleon]

Christian Mitchell Taylor Allderdice

[@keithhenderson2607]

I respectfully disagree

[@user-ur9qz4bm8f]

Christian Mitchell ay that’s dope man

[@a.t.leobski9813]

The best

[@purge-szn9961]

NAV JUST WENT #1 BACK TO BACK LETS GO BROWN BOY REALLY ON TOP

[@geraldodisha]

I don't get it why NAV gets so hate I think he's fire and doesn't gets carried from features Y'all needs to stop sleeping on NAV For real 😭

[@songsfordustmites]

Nah, he raps like a robot. A Travis cardboard cutout would have more character

[@pearsonchandiringa279]

@@songsfordustmites stop capping

[@amartyaprakash897]

@@songsfordustmites Travis is Cudi's cutout

[@datboydave482]

Got so much respect for nav due to him being so big in the game and being a successful “brown boy” in the game hopefully I can make it too💪🏽

[@jmeslie27]

THANK YOU NAV U CHANGING THE STEREOTYPES OF BROWN BOYS ND MAKING IT COOL TO BE BROWN

[@samuelOPM]

Brown boy

[@LegrochaTV]

Brown boy

[@abdullahteenx7501]

brown boy

[@KennyOnDaBeat]

brown boy

[@mossematters]

he definitely didnt and thats coming from a brown boy

[@larryromero1082]

Good to see nav opening up in interviews 🔥🔥

[@kyleshin6167]

nav don’t deserve the hate

[@elir5904]

Nav really lookin everywhere but the camera when he’s talkin at the start

[@koolgamez3434]

Cobalt Blue cuz he’s insecure

[@francogarcia599]

he tweakin

[@dannss6]

I love all these NAV interviews because it feels like you’re getting to know the artist better and that’s great

[@Sanghzz88]

oooo fuckin eh rights bud right on

[@yew8707]

really trying hard to say something to make him seem interesting

[@blackiechan6371]

Yosemite talk at 23:12

[@revengeprod.4528]

Blackie Chan soundcloud.com/user-3909721/yvngvdz-one-last-time

[@lubondochilekwa]

was expecting more you know

[@aDriveAway]

thank you

[@jasinferati4064]

That’s all I’m here for

[@elijahgavin6706]

Revenge Prod. Trash and I didn’t even listen

[@vaughanjanuarie6757]

nav and pop smoke made two great songs together 😭❤ rip pop 💙

[@-angelp]

Bro I’ve never see Nav without shades

[@DivjotMahi]

There's always a first ;)

[@reddsmoke904]

He pulled a Future lol

[@chuka7394]

ME TOO!

[@arunfooty]

interviewer did a great job 👌

[@SoccerWizard]

I’m so happy to finally see a longer nav interview, been waiting on this for a while!

[@SikhLP]

Bless up interviewer for asking these questions @16:00 to make sure Navs ok!

[@user-pm1dp8ug3h]

respect to nav he gets too much hate

[@jairosorio315]

I was waitin for this 🔥

[@revengeprod.4528]

Jairo Osorio soundcloud.com/user-3909721/yvngvdz-one-last-time

[@phil1353]

Love this dude more and more each day. Good man. Great relatable lyrics on this last Album.

[@prodpyra]

Make him do some deconstructions cuz he is a fye producer like fr

[@justinstewart950]

29:27 WDYM YOU HATE TO SAY IT GIVES YOU OLD NAV VIBES? WE NEED “TEN TOES DOWN” NAV BACK 💯

[@PicolloRun]

I don’t think we gon get it him back cuz lot of ppl was roasting him for sounding the same that why he change he style of rap

[@koena4lyf]

Saint Laurenttt reminds me of Interlude

[@moneymac4224]

this should be the top comment

[@DenisAshton]

Interviewer was Very well prepared, very wonderful job. Probably one of the best, if not THE best music interview I’ve ever seen. The questions and answers are so detail oriented. Thanks so much for everyone participating, Nav for coming on, and genius for supporting him and doing this for the fans.

[@BboyMobster]

BRO THANK YOU FOR THIS INTERVIEW!!!! You’re the only interviewer to ask him about the tracks. I literally got chills when I hear Overdose by Nav and really wanted to go is he was still in that dark place.

[@brandoncheema1248]

Great interview

[@leocenteno5917]

“What people think of me doesn’t get me paid”

[@ozilsoto]

The humbleness shows from both really enjoyed the interview 🔥

[@lovewrld352]

Nav’s head really said ⌛️

[@rohanjain2120]

LETS GO NAV. HE GOING #1 again. HE WENT OFF THIS YEAR.

[@sauliukkola4532]

Nav is so overhated that he is almost underrated

[@umraansyed]

That was a good interview!

[@yousifizzeddin4714]

nav legit the chillest rapper alive

[@danielcastaneda3017]

Love seeing Nav interviews with unique questions. Genius knocked this one out of the park with the questions🙏🏽 shout out to Genius. Go stream Good Intentions and brown boy2

[@VickLejet]

Shout out Rob Markman! This is easily Nav's best interview 🙌

[@K_Ay]

Great interview. Very natural and genuine. Keep up the great work to the both of you. Much love

[@ardikasulistija6574]

Great questions Rob! Already a fan of Nav but I have much more respect for dude now.

[@marinayousif9435]

nav is the realest in the game

[@Hesigibbs]

Finally Nav getting some love!

[@georgemuhoro]

Respect out to Nav, seems like a real one, mad chill, humble, selfless that’s what’s up fr

[@ethanford9688]

Fire convo Interviewer killed it 🔥 finally asking Nav non generic questions the fans wna hear not recycled from past interviews 👏🏽 Good Intentions number 1 let’s gooo 🏆

[@QuezzyWorld]

Nav makes good music

[@kalinda619]

why the brim still on your hat

[@daghostofsparta]

great interview!

[@thebatschmidt5647]

Proud of Nav people hate on him all the time but to me he make good music and has a unique voice in terms of sound but also what he talk about

[@PicolloRun]

« What people think of me doesn’t get me paid » damn that line really hit me

[@playmymeme5813]

It’s been a week I’m hearing to this same album..nav killing it with dope vibes

[@SERMONOFTHEWEEK]

I just love nav's song especially "myself" really changed my life.💯💯

[@therealchicken7395]

23:10 for Yosemite

[@icuxo]

Humble bro ✌🏿❤️ Nav is amazing

[@asg2078]

So humble

[@Jake__X]

What a dope interview, I’m a huge nav fan. Kudos to the interviewer.

[@FebreezyWeezy]

Nav One of my fav artists

[@prod.kashkari3075]

Wolves is so hard

[@justsoblessed]

I peep the profile pick, zuko being the blue spirit on avatar

[@frankzakharyaev6115]

Big up NAV, lit stuff you got going on

[@nicolette6320]

great interview, keep this guy. +++ extra points for the beatnuts vinyl lol

[@SunnyKumar-mz7mv]

Ya saint Laurent is addictive

[@DrunkenVtec]

Makes me upset with people hating on him. I've been listening to him since take me simple came out and I'm happy where he's at.

[@carlosacosta2941]

wow. such a dope interview, rob moves different. nav is a goat

[@elmondl.richards8708]

NAV talks like a teenager...I like it

[@bentechef8118]

BROOWN BOOOY 🔥🔥🔥 always lit my man 💯💯

[@thannyagonzalez3709]

My King Nav☺️❤️

[@andrefrancois7648]

DOPE INTERVIEW !!!!

[@ajoshua013]

Fye interview 👌🏿

[@hassankhalil891]

Belly quote quoted by nav: you’re the last one to find out how poppin you are. These men are brothers foreal

[@Arv_]

Damn Nav really is the GOAT man 🙌🏾

[@QlutchTech]

Rock with NAV the strong way. This interview is fire.

[@itcouldbegood]

I like Nav a lot more after this interview, and Rob, great interview as always. Keep it up

[@imrealugly4960]

bout damn time he gets recognition

[@amanxsen]

NAV is humble af

[@Domtooboss]

It’s cool to see NAV do interviews more in depth

[@akollamba3787]

Damn this one of the best interviews I seen in a while

[@dynamics3261]

Damn this kid named Revenge Prod. really self promoting on every comment

[@accessdenied9177]

😂😂

[@darkenedwolf7502]

Nav is such a goat!

[@thaddeusvaliantlilbodhi1223]

Nav humble yet mysterious‼

[@allsmiles__3706]

Nav seems hella chill and humble, he seems like a cool guy 😊

[@santiagofurst7847]

Wish I was on a track with Nav n Uzi lifetime dream right there