NF

NF is the stage name of rapper and composer Nate Feuerstein, originally from Gladwin, Michigan. Feuerstein's childhood was marked by significant hardship, including his parents' divorce and other traumatic events. Music became his primary outlet, and he began recording songs using a karaoke machine, layering his raps over instrumentals.

His early musical achievements included placing second in a nationwide Fine Arts Festival rap competition in 2008 and winning first place in Michigan the following year. He independently released his debut album, Moments, in 2010. This release caught the attention of Xist Music, leading to a recording deal in 2012, by which time Feuerstein had adopted the stage name NF. Although an EP was announced by the label that same year, it was never released, and NF subsequently parted ways with Xist.