Mansion (album)

Mansion
Studio album by NF
Released March 31, 2015
Genre Christian hip hop
Length 48:08
Label Capitol CMG
NF chronology

NF
(2014)		 Mansion
(2015)

Mansion is the first studio album from the Christian hip hop artist NF. Capitol CMG released the project on March 31, 2015.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
CCM Magazine [1]
Cross Rhythms [2]
Jesus Freak Hideout [3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
New Release Tuesday [7]

Signaling in a four star review by CCM Magazine, Grace S. Aspinwall realizes, "Raw, gritty, and enigmatic, this project from the ultra-talented newcomer NF, is an impressive effort", and calls NF "an artist to watch, and brilliance is sure to follow this beautiful, sometimes dark, and vulnerable project."[1] Mark Ryan, indicating in a three and a half star review from New Release Tuesday, recognizes, "The album is a step in the right direction for the young artist and bodes well for future projects as he grows both lyrically and spiritually."[7] Specifying in a five star review for Jesus Freak Hideout, Kevin Hoskins responds, "The only downfall here will be that some people aren't impressed by such raw, personal, and emotionally-driven rap, but that's exactly what makes this stand out among so many rap albums out today... This has 'album of the year' written all over it."[3] Steve Hayes, delivering a ten out of ten review at Cross Rhythms, regards this as, "unquestionably one of the finest ever to emerge from the gospel hip-hop scene."[2]

Christopher Smith, mentioning in a five star review by Jesus Freak Hideout, depicts, "Every thump on the kick drum, tender piano note, and chilling bow stroke feels incredibly intentional and inspired", which means "Simply put, NF's Mansion is a masterpiece."[4] Mentioning in a four and a half star review by Jesus Freak Hideout, Mark Rice regards, "Mansion remains an utterly and helplessly enjoyable album from start to finish, and in this reviewer's mind, only those criticisms hold Mansion back from becoming a new gold standard of Christian Hip Hop."[6] Scott Fryberger, panning the album in a three star review, derides, "Mansion features excellent production sound quality, and the beats are high quality, so if you can find an instrumental version, I'd suggest picking that up. Otherwise, if you're looking for some good new hip hop, skip this and pick up the new releases from Eshon Burgundy or The Battery."[5]

Track listings

No. Title Length
1. "Intro"   3:20
2. "Mansion" (featuring Fleurie) 5:24
3. "All I Have"   4:09
4. "Wait"   4:02
5. "Wake Up"   3:53
6. "Face It"   3:40
7. "Motivated"   4:22
8. "Notepad"   3:39
9. "Turn the Music Up"   3:20
10. "Paralyzed"   4:31
11. "I'll Keep On" (featuring Jeremiah Carlson of The Neverclaim) 4:15
12. "Can You Hold Me" (featuring Britt Nicole) 3:41
Total length:
 48:08

Chart performance

Chart (2015) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[8] 62
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[9] 1
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[10] 9

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Aspinwall, Grace S. "NF: Mansion". CCM Magazine. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Hayes, Steve. "Review: Mansion - NF". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Hoskins, Kevin. "NF, "Mansions" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Smith, Christopher. "NF, "Mansions" Review: Second Staff Opinion". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Fryberger, Scott. "NF, "Mansions" Review: JFH Staff's Additional 2 Cents". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Rice, Mark. "NF, "Mansions" Review: JFH Staff's Additional 2 Cents". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Ryan, Mark. "A House with Many Rooms". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  8. ↑ "NF Album & Song Chart History". Billboard 200. Retrieved April 11, 2015.
  9. ↑ "NF Album & Song Chart History". Billboard Christian Albums. Retrieved April 11, 2015.
  10. ↑ "NF Album & Song Chart History". Billboard Top Rap Albums. Retrieved April 11, 2015.