NF Plunges Back into « FEAR »

Released on November 14, 2025, under NF Real Music, the EP « FEAR » is NF‘s first project since his successful 2023 album, « HOPE ». While HOPE offered a glimmer of optimism and progression in his struggle with anxiety, « FEAR » pulls the artist back into the arena of his internal battle.

This six-track EP confirms NF’s signature style: fast-paced, confessional lyricism backed by dramatic, orchestral, and cinematic Pop productions. The acronym, though not officially confirmed by the artist, is often interpreted by fans as meaning “Facing Everything And Recovering” or, more simply, “Fear.”

The Immediacy of Doubt

FEAR is a work that explores mental fragility not as a distant memory, but as an immediate reality.

The opening song,“ is a lyrical banger where NF deploys his technical flow to detail intrusive thoughts and the weight of fame and expectations, recalling the intensity of his early work.

Tracks like “WASHED UP“ and “HOME“ deal with the fear of failure and the search for a sense of security or normalcy amidst chaos.

Surprising and Effective Collaborations

The EP contains two collaborations that generated surprise and buzz while fitting perfectly into the project’s introspective and melancholic mood:

mgk (Machine Gun Kelly) on “WHO I WAS“: This lyrical rap collaboration is an unexpected meeting between two artists known for their raw honesty on stage. mgk, also often associated with dark personal themes, delivers a powerful verse that resonates with the sense of doubt and personal transformation explored by NF.

James Arthur on “SORRY“: The British singer, a master of emotional ballads, provides the necessary melodic voice for the chorus of “SORRY.” This track leans into the R&B/Pop side of the EP, allowing NF to express regret and apologies with amplified vulnerability.

A Commercial and Critical Success

FEAR achieved immediate commercial success, with several of its tracks (including “FEAR,” “WHO I WAS,” and “SORRY“) debuting on the Billboard Hot 100. The EP is praised for its brevity and impact; it is perceived as a capsule of NF’s mental state at this precise moment in his career, proving that raw honesty and relentless lyricism remain winning formulas.

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