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EPISODE · Aug 19, 2023 · 8 MIN

Nav - The Man

from In The Groove · host Marcus Mwangi

NAV’s track ‘The Man’ captures the early essence of a rapper on the rise, straight outta Rexdale, Toronto. Released in late 2015, it’s a raw blend of moody beats and laid-back delivery, where NAV flexes his lyrical muscles, talking about the hustle, haters, and his life before the fame. The hook—‘Cause she know I’m the man, she got no money, she got no plans’—gets stuck in your head after one listen. It’s a snapshot of NAV’s early days, already hinting at the signature sound that would later dominate his hits. The beat is chilled-out, with hypnotic loops and synths that set the perfect vibe for NAV’s smooth flow. This track shows NAV’s early potential, balancing catchy lyrics with that unmistakable Toronto energy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NAV’s track ‘The Man’ captures the early essence of a rapper on the rise, straight outta Rexdale, Toronto. Released in late 2015, it’s a raw blend of moody beats and laid-back delivery, where NAV flexes his lyrical muscles, talking about the hustle, haters, and his life before the fame. The hook—‘Cause she know I’m the man, she got no money, she got no plans’—gets stuck in your head after one listen. It’s a snapshot of NAV’s early days, already hinting at the signature sound that would later dominate his hits. The beat is chilled-out, with hypnotic loops and synths that set the perfect vibe for NAV’s smooth flow. This track shows NAV’s early potential, balancing catchy lyrics with that unmistakable Toronto energy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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