Tap (song)

2019 single by Nav featuring Meek Mill

"Tap"

Single by Nav featuring Meek Mill
from the album  Bad Habits
Released| May 7, 2019 (2019-05-07)
Genre|

* Hip hop
* trap

Length| 2:28
Label|

* XO
* Republic

Songwriter(s)|

* Navraj Goraya
* Robert Williams
* Amir Esmailian
* London Holmes
* Westen Weiss

Producer(s)|

* London on da Track
* Weiss

Nav singles chronology
| "Price on My Head"
(2019)  | "Tap"
(2019)  | "Called It"
(2019)

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Meek Mill singles chronology
| "24/7"
(2019)  | "Tap"
(2019)  | "100 Bands"
(2019)

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Music video
"Tap" on YouTube

"Tap" is a song by Canadian rapper Nav, featuring vocals from American rapper Meek Mill.[1] It was sent to rhythmic contemporary radio on May 7, 2019, one day after Meek Mill's 32nd birthday as the second single of Nav's second studio album, Bad Habits. The song peaked at number 87 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was written by the two artists, along with Amir Esmailian and its producers London on da Track and Westen Weiss, The music video for the song was released on June 13, 2019.

## Content

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In the song, Meek Mill and Nav rap about their experiences in the streets, their rise to success, and the challenges they faced. The lyrics touch on themes such as street life, violence, loyalty, and the trappings of fame. Meek Mill talks about his background, spending time in the trap, facing attempts at extortion, and his encounters with the law. NAV reflects on his journey, mentioning his brother's incarceration, the grind to success, and his encounters with love and luxury.

## Critical reception

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Jibril Yassin of HotNewHipHop wrote that Meek Mill's verse "succeeds in finding the sweet spot between his trademark high energy and Nav's languid soundscapes."[2] Quincy of RatingsGameMusic praised the song, calling it a "sly banger" that features a "raw ass verse by Meek [Mill]".[3]

## Charts

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### Weekly charts

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| Chart (2019)  | Peak
position

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Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4] | 46
New Zealand Hot Singles (Recorded Music NZ)[5] | 33
US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 87
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 36
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[8] | 22
US Rolling Stone Top 100[9] | 64

### Year-end charts

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| Chart (2019)  | Position

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US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] | 95

## Certifications

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Region  | Certification | Certified units/sales

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Canada (Music Canada)[11] | 2× Platinum  | 160,000‡
United States (RIAA)[12] | 2× Platinum  | 2,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

## Use in media

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"Tap" was the official theme song of WWE Money in the Bank 2024.

## Release history

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Region  | Date  | Format  | Label  | Ref.

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United States  | May 7, 2019  | Rhythmic contemporary |

* XO
* Republic

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## References

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1. ^ "Nav & Meek Mill Link Up For 'Tap' Single". HotNewHipHop. 22 March 2019. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
2. ^ Yassin, Jibril (28 March 2019). "Nav "Bad Habits" Review". HotNewHipHop.com. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
3. ^ Quincy (22 March 2019). "Nav – Bad Habits (Album Review)". RatingsGameMusic. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
4. ^ "Nav Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
5. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 1, 2019. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
6. ^ "Nav Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
7. ^ "Nav Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
8. ^ "Nav Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
9. ^ "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. July 19, 2019. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
10. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
11. ^ "Canadian single certifications – NAV – Tap". Music Canada. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
12. ^ "American single certifications – NAV – Tap". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
13. ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access Media Group. Archived from the original on May 5, 2019. Retrieved July 4, 2019.

## External links

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* Tap (Audio) on YouTube
* Tap (Clean audio) on YouTube

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Nav

Discography

Studio albums|

* Reckless (2018)
* Bad Habits (2019)
* Good Intentions (2020)
* Demons Protected by Angels (2022)
* On My Way 2 Rexdale (2024)

Deluxe albums|

* Brown Boy 2 (2020)

Mixtapes|

* Nav (2017)
* Perfect Timing (with Metro Boomin) (2017)
* Emergency Tsunami (2020)

Singles|

* "Some Way"
* "Myself"
* "Perfect Timing (Intro)"
* "Call Me"
* "Wanted You"
* "Freshman List"
* "Champion"
* "Know Me"
* "Price on My Head"
* "Tap"
* "Turks"
* "Young Wheezy"
* "Never Sleep"
* "One Time"
* "Lately"
* "Calling"

Featured singles|

* "Beibs in the Trap"
* "Bali"
* "Maintain"
* "Yosemite"
* "Lemonade"
* "Fall Back"

Other songs|

* "Minute"
* "Baguettes in the Face"
* "Friends & Family"
* "Don't Need Friends"

Concert tours|

* Never Sleep Tour

* v
* t
* e

Meek Mill

Discography

Studio albums|

* Dreams and Nightmares (2012)
* Dreams Worth More Than Money (2015)
* Wins & Losses (2017)
* Championships (2018)
* Expensive Pain (2021)
* Too Good to Be True with Rick Ross (2023)

Compilation albums|

* Self Made Vol. 1 (2011)
* Self Made Vol. 2 (2012)
* Self Made Vol. 3 (2013)

Extended plays|

* 4/4 series (2016)
* Meekend Music series (2017)
* Legends of the Summer (2018)

Mixtapes|

* Dreamchasers (2011)
* Dreamchasers 2 (2012)
* Dreamchasers 3 (2013)
* DC4 (2016)

Singles|

* "Tupac Back"
* "House Party"
* "I'm a Boss"
* "Amen"
* "Burn"
* "Young & Gettin' It"
* "Believe It"
* "Levels"
* "B Boy"
* "Monster"
* "Check"
* "All Eyes on You"
* "R.I.C.O."
* "Litty"
* "Whatever You Need"
* "Dangerous"
* "Going Bad"
* "24/7"
* "Letter to Nipsey"
* "Believe"
* "Otherside of America"
* "Pain Away"
* "Sharing Locations"
* "Blue Notes 2"
* "Shaq & Kobe"
* "Giving Chanel"

Featured singles|

* "Bag of Money"
* "So Sophisticated"
* "My Moment"
* "Triumphant (Get 'Em)"
* "Bad Ass"
* "They Don't Love You No More"
* "Tap"
* "1000 Nights"
* "You Stay"

Other songs|

* "Ambition"
* "Dreams and Nightmares"
* "Wanna Know"
* "War Pain"
* "On Me"

Related articles|

* Free Meek
* Dream Chasers Records
* Maybach Music Group

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