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NF
NF in 2016
NF in 2016
Background information
Birth nameNathan John Feuerstein
Also known as
  • Nathan Feuerstein
  • Nate Feuerstein
Born (1991-03-30) March 30, 1991 (age 33)
Gladwin, Michigan, United States
GenresHip hop, Christian hip hop
Occupation(s)Singer, rapper, songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2010–present
Labels
Websitewww.nfrealmusic.com

Nathan John Feuerstein (/ˈfɔɪ.ərstaɪn/; born March 30, 1991), known by his stage name NF, is an American rapper, artist and songwriter, who has charted in both the Christian hip hop and mainstream hip hop markets. He released an extended play in 2014 with Capitol CMG, NF, which was his breakthrough release on the Billboard charts. He has released three studio albums: Mansion in 2015, Therapy Session in 2016 and Perception in 2017. "Let You Down", from the album Perception, went triple platinum.

Early life

NF was born Nathan John Feuerstein,[1] in Gladwin, Michigan on March 30,[2][3] 1991.[4] His parents divorced, and he was raised by his father.[5] His mother overdosed,[5] and he dedicated the song "How Could You Leave Us" to her.[6] He graduated from Gladwin High School in 2009, and was on the basketball team.[7] NF started his career by going to "Fine Arts Festival" with Connection Church in Canton, Michigan.[8]

Music career

NF started making music in 2010, and released his debut album Moments under his real name. During this time he also started working on his EP, NF, but did not release it until 2014 because of a label dispute with Xist Music that caused them to part ways.[5] Despite this, NF did return to make a song for Xist Music for their compilation album. The album was released on August 28, 2012. He released a single, Beautiful Addiction, on November 4, 2013 as Nate Feuerstein. He signed to Capitol CMG in 2014, before the release of the EP, NF[5] This project was his breakthrough release on the Billboard, as it charted on the Christian Albums chart at No. 12, on the Top Gospel Albums at No. 4, and on the Top Rap Albums at No. 15.[9][10] This extended play was reviewed by Jesus Freak Hideout and New Release Tuesday, receiving two three-and-a-half-star reviews.[11][12] CCM Magazine reviewed the EP and awarded it four stars.[13] His first studio album, Mansion, was released on March 31, 2015 by Capitol CMG.[14]

NF has been featured on several songs with well-known artists, including Flame's song "Start Over", TobyMac's song "Til the Day I Die" and Futuristic's song, "Epiphany".[15][16] His song "Intro" is included in the video game Madden NFL 16.[17] NF's songs have been played on ESPN, VH1, Showtime, NBC's Chicago P.D., Grimm, Shades of Blue and in the season finale trailer of Fox's Empire. His music video for "Intro" premiered on MTV.com's homepage, and the video has also appeared on MTVU, AbsolutePunk, 2DOPEBOYZ, Raps & Hustles and The College Dropouts.

His second studio album, Therapy Session, was released on April 22, 2016.[18] "I Just Wanna Know" was released as a single on April 8, 2016 and "Real" was released on April 22, 2016.[19] His style has been compared to that of rappers such as Logic, Eminem and Machine Gun Kelly.[20]

"Warm Up" was released as a non-album single on September 8, 2016.[21]

Although he is a Christian, he does not consider himself a Christian rapper. NF calls himself "just an artist who makes music for everybody".[22]

On October 6, 2017, NF released his third studio album, Perception.[23] The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, making it his first chart topping album.[24]

After the success of Perception he announced he would being touring mid-2018 with rappers Logic and KYLE.[25]

Awards and nominations

In 2016, Therapy Session won the Dove Award for Best Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year.[26] The song "I Just Wanna Know" was nominated for a Dove Award for Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year.[27] The song "Oh Lord" won the 2017 Dove Award for Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year.[citation needed]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
[28] 		US
Christ.
[29] 		US
Rap
[30] 		AUS
[31] 		BEL
(FL)
[32] 		CAN
[33] 		DEN
[34] 		NLD
[35] 		NOR
[36] 		SWE
[37]
Moments
(as Nathan Feuerstein) 		— — — — — — — — — —
Mansion
  • Released: March 31, 2015
  • Label: Capitol CMG
  • Format: CD, digital download
 62 1 9 — — — — — — —
Therapy Session
  • Released: April 22, 2016
  • Label: Capitol CMG
  • Format: CD, digital download
 12 1 1 — — 43 — — — —
Perception
  • Released: October 6, 2017[38]
  • Label: Capitol CMG, NF Real Music LLC
  • Format: CD, digital download
 1 — 1 73 108 14 8 82 10 22
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

EPs

List of EPs, with selected chart positions
Title EP details Peak chart positions
US
Christ.
[9] 		US
Gospel
[9] 		US
Rap
[9]
NF 12 4 15

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[41] 		US
R&B
/HH
[42] 		US
Christ
[43] 		AUS
[44] 		CAN
[45] 		IRE
[46] 		NOR
[36] 		NZ
[47] 		SWE
[48] 		UK
[49]
"Intro" 2015 — — 26 — — — — — — — Mansion
"Wait" — — 28 — — — — — — —
"All I Have" — — 39 — — — — — — —
"Intro 2" 2016 — — 17 — — — — — — — Therapy Session
"I Just Wanna Know" — — 15 — — — — — — —
"Real" — — 16 — — — — — — —
"Warm Up" — — 13 — — — — — — — Non-album single
"Outro" 2017 — — 14 — — — — — — — Perception
"Green Lights" — — 11 — — — — — — —
"Let You Down" 12 6 1 7 15 4 2 7 2 6
"No Name" 2018 82 35 — — — — — — — — Non-album single
"Lie" —[A] —[B] — — — — — — — — Perception
"Why"[58] —[C] —[D] — — — — — — — — Non-album single
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Notes

  1. ^ "Lie" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at No. 19 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[56]
  2. ^ "Lie" did not enter the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at No. 10 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.[57]
  3. ^ "Why" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at No. 16 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[56]
  4. ^ "Why" did not enter the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at No. 9 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.[57]
List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak positions Album
US
Christ
[43]
"Start Over"[59]
(Flame featuring NF) 		2013 — Royal Flush
"Till the Day I Die"[60]
(TobyMac featuring NF) 		2015 29 This Is Not a Test
"The One with My Friends"
(Marty featuring NF, John Givez, Wordsplayed, Kaleb Mitchell and Fern) 		— Marty for President
"Epiphany"[61][62]
(Futuristic featuring NF) 		2017 — Blessings

Other charted songs

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Christ
[43]
"Wake Up" 2015 49 Mansion
"Mansion" (featuring Fleurie) 30
"I'll Keep On" (featuring Jeremiah Carlson of The Neverclaim) 19
"Notepad" 44
"Grindin'" (featuring Marty of Social Club) 2016 19 Therapy Session
"Therapy Session" 19
"Oh Lord" 20
"How Could You Leave Us" 23
"Got You on My Mind" 29
"Lost in the Moment" (featuring Jonathan Thulin) 33
"Statement" 38
"All I Do" 39
"I Can Feel It" 43
"Wish You Wouldn't" 44

References

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  2. ^ NF Official Twitter Account (March 28, 2015). "My first full length record drops the day after my birthday!!! What a present !". Twitter. Retrieved March 31, 2015. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ NF Official Twitter Account (March 22, 2015). "@Smitty5 my birthday is March 30th too". Twitter. Retrieved March 31, 2015. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ Leggett, Steve. "NF : Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
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  6. ^ Daniels, David. "NF pens heartbreaking song to his mom who died from overdose". Rapzilla.com. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  7. ^ "Heating up the hardwood". Gladwin County Record and Beaverton Clarion. Retrieved April 11, 2015.
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  9. ^ a b c d "Artist Index: August 23, 2014" (PDF). Billboard. August 23, 2014. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
  10. ^ AllMusic. "NF Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved February 27, 2015. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  11. ^ a b Hoskins, Kevin (August 4, 2014). "NF, "NF – EP" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  12. ^ Ryan, Mark. "A Strong Introduction". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  13. ^ Conner, Matt (October 15, 2014). "Nate Feuerstein: NF (EP)". CCM Magazine. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  14. ^ Jesus Freak Hideout (March 31, 2015). "NF, "Mansion" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
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  20. ^ "NF – Real". NF. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  21. ^ Sarachik, Justin. "NF Releases New Single 'Warm Up'". Rapzilla.com. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
  22. ^ Garrett, Ural (May 4, 2016). "NF: Christian Rap's New Reluctant Hero". HipHopDX. Retrieved September 14, 2017. I don't know what a Christian rapper is. I'm just an artist who makes music for everybody.
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  24. ^ Caulfield, Keith (October 18, 2017). "NF Scores First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'Perception'". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  25. ^ Maher, Natalie (March 13, 2018). "Logic Announces Summer Tour With NF and Kyle". Billboard. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
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