Good Intentions
Nav · 2020
49 min · 18 tracks · contemporary R&B
A vibrant blend of trap beats and melodic hooks that showcases Nav's introspective lyrics and smooth delivery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Turks — Featuring collaborations with Travis Scott and Gunna, this track exemplifies the album's commercial appeal while highlighting Nav's unique sound within the contemporary trap scene.
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Brown Boy — This track stands out for its autobiographical elements, where Nav addresses his identity and experiences as a South Asian artist in a predominantly Black genre.
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Proud of Me? — The reflective nature of this closing track encapsulates Nav's journey and personal growth, blending vulnerability with catchy melodies that resonate with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid production and catchy hooks but lacks standout moments that elevate it beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro that sets a reflective tone, followed by a series of tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace.
- The last three tracks shift towards more introspective themes, with slower tempos that provide a contrast to the earlier, more upbeat songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 flow with melodic introspection
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- reflective themes on modern life
- background listening for daily routines
- engaging hooks for casual vibes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, sprawling albums
- seek intricate musical complexities
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in May 2020, Good Intentions is Nav's third studio album, following his successful 2019 project, Bad Habits. This album comes at a time when Nav was solidifying his place in the hip-hop landscape, leveraging his established reputation from previous hits to explore deeper personal themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lil Uzi Vert· Travis Scott· Ski Mask the Slump God
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Good Intentions (intro) 2:35
- 2 No Debate 2:08
- 3 My Business 3:19
- 4 Turks 2:41
- 5 Brown Boy 2:14
- 6 Status 2:54
- 7 Codeine 3:08
- 8 Saint Laurenttt 2:50
- 9 Coast to Coast 2:33
- 10 Run It Up 2:59
- 11 Spend It 2:39
- 12 Recap 2:23
- 13 She Hurtin 3:06
- 14 Overdose 2:57
- 15 Did You Wrong 2:29
- 16 My Space 2:55
- 17 No Ice 3:01
- 18 Proud of Me? 2:56
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