"Freshman List" is a song by Canadian rapper Nav, released on March 16, 2018, as the second single from his debut studio album Reckless (2018). Produced by Rex Kudo and Charlie Handsome, it sees Nav taking aim at the hip hop magazine XXL.

"Freshman List"
Single by Nav
from the album Reckless
ReleasedMarch 16, 2018
Length3:06
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Rex Kudo
  • Charlie Handsome
Nav singles chronology
"Phone"
(2017)
"Freshman List"
(2018)
"Maintain"
(2018)

Background and composition

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In the song, Nav raps in his signature melodic flow while criticizing XXL, boastfully implying he is one of the best new artists of his time; he sings in the hook, "I was made for this shit, rookie of the year / I wouldn't show up for the Freshman list / Your swag expired, you ain't fresh like this / Shit on all my haters, I'ma make them pissed,"[1][2] He later details his rise from producing to rapping.[2]

Charts

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Chart (2018) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[3] 49

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[4] Platinum 80,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Mojica, Nick (March 16, 2018). "Nav Wants the Rookie of the Year Crown on New Song "Freshman List"". XXL. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "New Music: NAV - 'Freshman List'". Rap-Up. March 16, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  3. ^ "Nav Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  4. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Nav – Freshman List". Music Canada. Retrieved November 30, 2022.