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Bad Habits

Nav · 2019

70 min · 24 tracks · contemporary R&B

A moody blend of trap beats and introspective lyrics, capturing the duality of pleasure and pain in contemporary life.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Price on My Head — This track features a haunting melody paired with vivid storytelling about fame's perils, showcasing Nav's ability to merge catchy hooks with darker themes.
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    Tension — In 'Tension', Nav navigates feelings of anxiety and pressure through a pulsating beat, highlighting his introspective lyricism amidst the energetic production.
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    Why You Crying Mama — This poignant track stands out for its raw emotional vulnerability as Nav reflects on family struggles and personal regrets, offering a deeper glimpse into his life experiences.
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    Hold Your Breath — With its infectious hook and driving rhythm, this song encapsulates the tension between desire and consequence that permeates the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

48 /100
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Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album blends trap beats with introspective lyrics, showcasing Nav's growth while maintaining a cohesive sound.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of trap beats, with heavy bass and hi-hats driving the rhythm throughout.
  • Many tracks employ a minimalist production style, allowing Nav's vocals to remain at the forefront.
  • Several songs include introspective lyrics that explore themes of fame and addiction, often juxtaposing pleasure with pain.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • introspective mood exploration
  • layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2019, Bad Habits is Nav's second studio album, coming after his self-titled debut in 2017. This album showcases his development as an artist, both lyrically and sonically, as he explores themes of fame, addiction, and personal struggles with greater depth.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 To My Grave 2:40
  • 2 I’m Ready 2:54
  • 3 Taking Chances 3:06
  • 4 Tap 2:28
  • 5 Tension 3:05
  • 6 Price on My Head 3:37
  • 7 Ralo 3:04
  • 8 Tussin 2:59
  • 9 Snap 2:49
  • 10 Hold Your Breath 2:50
  • 11 Why You Crying Mama 4:13
  • 12 Time Piece 3:26
  • 13 Dior Runners 2:46
  • 14 Vicodin 2:11
  • 15 Stuck With Me 2:50
  • 16 Know Me 2:35
  • 17 Amazing 2:18
  • 18 Habits 3:24
  • 19 Rack in My Sleep 2:40
  • 20 Go to Hell 2:07
  • 21 8 to a 4 2:45
  • 22 Never Know 4:01
  • 23 OK 2:49
  • 24 Athlete 3:01

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