The fact that The Search doesn’t open with “Intro IV” signals that NF is preparing to head in a slightly different direction. Coming in at a bulging 76 minutes, the 20-track album is a gargantuan beast. This has indeed given the rapper some breathing room, but this improvement is partially undermined by the sheer amount of content. This time around, thankfully, NF has chosen to wait nearly two years before releasing his newest album, The Search.

One of the underlying issues has been the fact that NF has released his albums in a rapid, yearly succession, offering less time for developing new content, personal growth, and fresh topics. Despite the album’s financial success, it was difficult to argue that most of its material was little more than a rehashing of prior albums. His third (record label) LP, Perception, ended up charting at #1, going on to receive RIAA Platinum certification. Over the past few years, Michigan rapper NF has achieved an unprecedented degree of success in both the Christian and mainstream markets. Movie Reviews (Main) > Movie Reviews (Main).