NAV, born Navraj Goraya in Toronto, is a Punjabi-Canadian rapper and producer known for his hypnotic trap beats and wavy sing-rap flow. He gained recognition in 2015 with his SoundCloud releases and received a significant boost when reality TV star Kylie Jenner endorsed his music. NAV's self-titled mixtape in 2017 and collaborations with artists like Drake and Travis Scott further solidified his rise to fame. He signed with XO, the record label founded by The Weeknd, and went on to release successful projects such as Reckless, Bad Habits, and Good Intentions, topping charts in both Canada and the U.S.
In 2022, NAV released his fourth album, Demons Protected by Angels, featuring singles like "Baller" and "Favorite Lady." The following year, he continued to stay active in the music scene with collaborations and singles, including "Lately" and appearances on tracks like "Calling" for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. NAV's consistent output and collaborations with notable artists have contributed to his continued success in the music industry.
