"Don't Need Friends" is a song by Canadian rapper Nav, released on November 6, 2020 from his second commercial mixtape Emergency Tsunami. Featuring American rapper Lil Baby, it was produced by Wheezy and Pro Logic.
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| Song by Nav featuring Lil Baby | |
| from the album Emergency Tsunami | |
| Released | November 6, 2020 |
| Length | 3:04 |
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| "Don't Need Friends" on YouTube | |
Composition
editThe song contains uptempo production consisting of percussion and synthesizers. Lyrically, Nav details his extravagant lifestyle and exotic tastes,[1] and how he does not need new friends.[2]
Critical reception
editMitch Findlay of HotNewHipHop gave a favorable review, writing "Though generally more understated, Lil Baby is not about to be outdone by Nav, matching his every flex with one of equal magnificence. At its core, 'Don't Need Friends' is typical modern flex rap, masterfully produced, capably delivered, and ultimately low-stakes."[1]
Music video
editThe music video was released on November 9, 2020. It starts with Nav rapping in front of a thunderstorm being projected onto a wall over an ocean background, which is featured at various points.[3][4][5] The clip also contains scenes of the rappers standing in front of Lamborghini Urus and collaborating in a recording studio.[4][5] Wheezy appears with them as well, to dance around.[3] The video also alternates between red and blue-tinged scenes for a while and shows Nav's XO Records chain submerged in water.[5]
Charts
edit| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] | 46 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[7] | 105 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] | 33 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 65 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] | 21 |
References
edit- ^ a b Findlay, Mitch (November 6, 2020). "Nav, Wheezy, & Lil Baby "Don't Need Friends"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ Cho, Regina (November 10, 2020). "NAV and Lil Baby "Don't Need Friends" in their new video". Revolt. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ a b Zidel, Alex (November 9, 2020). "NAV & Wheezy "Don't Need Friends" In New Video With Lil Baby". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ a b Reed, Ryan (November 9, 2020). "Nav Recruits Lil Baby for Shadowy 'Don't Need Friends' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ a b c Li, Nicolaus (November 10, 2020). "NAV and Lil Baby Come Together For "Don't Need Friends" Visual". Hypebeast. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 16, 2020. Retrieved January 20, 2024.