Bad Habits [Deluxe Edition]

Over the course of just a few years, Canadian rapper NAV went from a strong online presence with self-produced tracks of Drake-esque, feelings-heavy trap to chart-topping albums on the Weeknd's major-label offshoot imprint XO. Employing the same minimal production and melodic sensibilities as Drake and same druggy lyrical narratives as Future, NAV's output looked to mainstream rap for its blueprint. Second album Bad Habits follows the formula of both NAV's 2018 debut Reckless and his 2017 collaboration with Metro Boomin', Perfect Timing. Empty atmospheric beats make plenty of space for NAV's flexing raps about girls, money, drugs, and fame, hitting high points on single "Know Me" and the Gunna-assisted "Hold Your Breath." ~ Fred Thomas