NF (rapper)

NF
Background information
Birth name Nathan John Feuerstein
Also known as
  • NF
  • Nathan Feuerstien
  • Nate Feuerstein
Born (1991-03-30) March 30, 1991
Gladwin, Michigan
Genres Christian rap
Occupation(s) Singer, rapper, songwriter
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2010–present
Labels Capitol CMG, Xist
Website nfrealmusic.com

Nathan "Nate" John Feuerstein (born March 30, 1991), whose stage name is NF, is an American Christian hip hop rapper, singer and musician. He released an extended play in 2014 with Capitol CMG, NF, and it was his breakthrough release on the Billboard charts. He has released two studio albums: Mansion in 2015 and Therapy Session in 2016.

Early life

NF, born Nathan John Feuerstein,[1] in Saginaw, Michigan on March 30,[2][3] 1991.[4][5][6][7][8][9] His parents divorced, and he was raised by his father.[10] His mother died of an accidental drug overdose in 2009.[10] He was a 2009 graduate of Gladwin High School, and was on the basketball team.[11] NF started his career by going to "Fine Arts Festival" with Connection Church in Canton, Michigan.[12]

Music career

NF started making music in 2010, and released his debut album Moments under the name Nathan Feuerstein. During this time he also started working on his EP, NF, but didn't release it until 2014 because of a label dispute with Xist Music that caused them to part ways.[10] 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[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.[13][14] This extended play was reviewed by Jesus Freak Hideout and New Release Tuesday, receiving two three-and-a-half-star reviews.[15][16] CCM Magazine reviewed the EP and awarded it four stars.[17] His first studio album, Mansion, was released on March 31, 2015 by Capitol CMG.[18]

NF is featured on Flame's song "Start Over" and TobyMac's song "Til the Day I Die" on his album This Is Not a Test.[19][20] His song "Intro" is featured in the video game Madden NFL 16.[21] NF's songs have been featured on ESPN, VH1, Showtime, NBC's Chicago P.D., Grimm, Shades of Blue and also featured in the season finale trailer of Fox's Empire. His music video for "Intro" exclusively premiered on MTV.com's homepage, and the video has also appeared on MTVU, Absolute Punk, 2Dopeboyz, Raps & Hustles and The College Dropouts.

His second studio album, Therapy Session, was released on April 22, 2016.[22] "I Just Wanna Know" was released as a single on April 8, 2016 and "Real" was released on April 22, 2016. 'Therapy Session' won the 2016 Dove Award for best rap/hip hop album of the year.[23] The album was one of his most successful as "Therapy Session" hit the No. 1 spot on the iTunes rap chart for April.[24] He has also been noted as one of the most underrated rappers of the past couple of years and he has been touted as one of the best Christian hip hop artists, his style being compared to the likes of rappers such as Logic, Eminem, and Machine Gun Kelly.[25]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions[14] Sales
US US
Christ		 US
Rap
Moments
  • Released on November 29, 2010
  • Released as Nathan Feuerstein
 — — —
Mansion 62 1 9
Therapy Session 12
[27]		 1 1

EPs

List of EPs, with selected chart positions
Title EP details Peak chart positions[14]
US
Christ		 US
Gospel		 US
Rap
NF[15] 12[13] 4[13] 15[13]

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US Christ
[29]
"Intro" 2015 26 Mansion
"Wait" 28
"All I Have" 39
"Intro 2" 2016 15 Therapy Session
"I Just Wanna Know" 17
"Real" 16
"Warm Up" 13 TBD
"—" denotes a release that did not chart.

References

  1. ↑ Broadcast Music, Inc. "Songwriter/Composer: FEUERSTEIN NATHAN JOHN". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  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.
  3. ↑ NF Official Twitter Account (March 22, 2015). "@Smitty5 my birthday is March 30th too". Twitter. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  4. ↑ Intelius. "Nathan Feuerstein in Gladwin, MI". Intelius. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  5. ↑ Leggett, Steve. "NF : Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  6. ↑ New Release Tuesday. "NF Artist Profile". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  7. ↑ Cross Rhythms. "NF Artist Profile". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  8. ↑ Jesus Freak Hideout. "NF Artist Profile". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  9. ↑ Michigan Voter Registration
  10. 1 2 3 4 Daniels, David (August 2, 2014). "How NF Became the First Hip-Hop Artist on Capitol CMG". Rapzilla. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  11. ↑ "Heating up the hardwood". Gladwin County Record and Beaverton Clarion. Retrieved April 11, 2015.
  12. ↑ Daniels, David. "How NF Became the First Hip-Hop Artist on Capitol CMG". Rapzilla. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
  13. 1 2 3 4 "Artist Index: August 23, 2014" (PDF). Billboard. August 23, 2014. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
  14. 1 2 3 AllMusic. "NF Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  15. 1 2 Hoskins, Kevin (August 4, 2014). "NF, "NF - EP" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  16. ↑ Ryan, Mark. "A Strong Introduction". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  17. ↑ Conner, Matt (October 15, 2014). "Nate Feuerstein: NF (EP)". CCM Magazine. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  18. ↑ Jesus Freak Hideout (March 31, 2015). "NF, "Mansion" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  19. ↑ Daniels, David. "How NF Became the First Hip-Hop Artist on Capitol CMG". Rapzilla. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
  20. ↑ Solis, Steven. "Music: tobyMac - Til The Day I Die ft. NF". Rapzilla. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
  21. ↑ Daniels, David. "Christian rapper receives placement on 'Madden NFL 16' soundtrack". Rapzilla. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
  22. ↑ David Daniels (February 12, 2015). "NF reveals release date of new album 'Therapy Session'". Rapzilla. Retrieved February 16, 2015.
  23. ↑ "2016 Winners - The 48th Annual GMA Dove Awards". Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  24. ↑ "NF: Christian Rap's New Reluctant Hero". Ural Garrett. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  25. ↑ "NF - Real". NF. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  26. ↑ Law, Jeannie (April 8, 2015). "NF's Mansion Hits NO. 1 on Billboard Christian Charts & Top 10 on the Rap Charts [VIDEO]". Breathecast. Retrieved June 7, 2015.
  27. ↑ HipHopDX (May 2, 2016). "Hip Hop Album Sales: Beyonce, Prince & A$AP Ferg". HipHopDX. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
  28. ↑ "Rapper NF Arrives at No. 1 on Top Christian Albums Chart". Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  29. ↑ "NF - Chart history - Billboard". Retrieved October 18, 2016.
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