What Makes NF’s “The Search” Album So Impressive?

Breaking Down How This New #1 Album Stands Out

Connor "Bearcat" Martin
Bearcat Ponders

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Album Cover for “The Search”: Source

“Why the game lookin’ at me like I’m just a tourist? They should know I’m here to stay.” — NF, (“No Excuses”)

NF, the rapper from Michigan, made quite the noise nearly a month ago in the music industry with his latest album — The Search. NF (Nathan or “Nate” Feuerstein) gained even more attention when it was revealed that The Search beat Chance the Rapper’s The Big Day album, with the same release date of July 26th, as the №1 album on the Billboard 200 chart.

This almost-surprising victory over such a popular artist had many people asking, “Who is NF?” But the truth is, NF’s been around for a while, and you have definitely heard of him. His song “Let You Down” peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and went triple platinum in 2018, making it nearly impossible to have not heard the radio hit.

“Let You Down’s” the only song you’ve heard of? Well then you’re behind — NF, (“WHY”)

The Search is additionally NF’s fourth studio album. Perception, featuring “Let You Down”, preceded The Search in 2017 and also debuted as the №1 album on the Billboard 200 chart. However, The Search more than doubled the album-equivalent…

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Connor "Bearcat" Martin
Bearcat Ponders

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