NF

Nathan John Feuerstein (/ˈfaɪ.ərstaɪn/;[citation needed] born March 30, 1991), known by his

initials NF (stylized as ИF), is an American rapper, singer and songwriter. He released a self-titled
EP in 2014 with Capitol CMG. NF has released four studio albums. He released Mansion in
2015, Therapy Session in 2016, which earned the Gospel Music Association Dove
Award Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year, Perception in 2017, which debuted at No. 1 on
the Billboard 200 chart, and The Search in 2019, which also debuted at No. 1 on
the Billboard 200. Perception's third single, "Let You Down" charted internationally and was
certified triple platinum in the United States. NF's fourth studio album, The Search, was released
on July 26, 2019.[1]

Feuerstein stated that, during his childhood, rap was an escape for him. He would record songs on a
karaoke machine, recording instrumentals on one microphone and his raps on the other. On
November 29, 2010, Feuerstein independently released his debut studio album Moments under his
real name. On August 2, 2011, he released his debut single "Alone". The song featured songwriter
and producer Tommee Profitt and Brooke Griffith. In 2012, Feuerstein's work attracted the attention
of Xist Music. On May 2, 2012, he released his debut extended play I'm Free with production work
from Profitt. The tracklist consisted of nine songs including "Alone". The EP also included an exclusive
version of "Alone" featuring Sean Simmonds. Xist teased for the release of the self-titled extended
play, NF, but Feuerstein parted ways with the label after a dispute and the production of NF was
postponed.[5][10] Despite this, NF featured a song "Only One", featuring Shuree Williams, in the
label's compilation album, Move Vol 1. He released a single, "Beautiful Addiction", on November 4,
2013. The song again featured an appearance from Profitt, as well as vocals from Brady Schmitz and
Danielle Swift.

Feuerstein signed to Capitol Christian Music Group in 2014, before the release of the EP, NF[10] 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.[11][12] This
extended play was reviewed by Jesus Freak Hideout and New Release Tuesday, receiving two three-
and-a-half-star reviews.[13][14] CCM Magazine reviewed the EP and awarded it four stars.[15] His
first studio album, Mansion, was released on March 31, 2015 by Capitol CMG.[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, a trailer for an Apex Legends
update ' 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] "Warm Up"
was released as a non-album single on September 8, 2016.[20]

His song "Destiny" is included in the video game MLB The Show 18.[21]

On October 6, 2017, NF released his third studio album, Perception.[22] The album debuted at No. 1
on the Billboard 200, making it his first chart topping album and the second artist in 2017 to release a
No. 1 album without having charted on the Hot 100.[23] The next week, "Let You Down" became his
first single to chart on the Hot 100, debuting at 87.[24] It became a sleeper hit, taking 17 weeks to
reach its peak at No. 12.[25] After the success of Perception, he announced he would begin touring
mid-2018 with rappers Logic and Kyle.[26] It was certified platinum—selling over 1,000,000 units—by
the RIAA on January 11, 2019.[27]

In 2018, NF released the non-album single "No Name" on January 19.[28]

On May 30, 2019, Feuerstein released the single "The Search", along with a music video. The single
preceded the album of the same name, released on July 26, 2019.[1]

On December 3, 2019, Feuerstein released the single "Paid My Dues", as well as a music video for the
song.[29]