Therapy Session

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{{Infobox album

| name = Therapy Session

| type = studio

| artist = NF

| cover = Therapy Session by NF.jpg

| alt =

| released = {{Start date|2016|4|22}}

| recorded =

| venue =

| studio =

| genre = * Hip hop

| length =

| label = Capitol CMG

| producer = {{hlist|David Garcia|Jarrod Ingram|Tommee Profitt}}

| prev_title = Mansion

| prev_year = 2015

| next_title = Perception

| next_year = 2017

| misc = {{Singles

| name = Therapy Session

| type = studio

| single1 = Intro 2

| single1date = March 25, 2016

| single2 = I Just Wanna Know

| single2date = April 8, 2016

| single3 = Real

| single3date = 2016

}}

}}

Therapy Session is the second studio album by American rapper NF. It was released on April 22, 2016, by Capitol Christian Music Group.{{cite web

|url=http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/news/38-backstage/12606-nf-reveals-release-date-of-new-album-therapy-session|publisher=Rapzilla|author=David Daniels|title=NF reveals release date of new album 'Therapy Session'|accessdate=February 16, 2015|date=February 12, 2015}}

Critical reception

{{Music ratings

| rev1 = Allmusic

| rev1Score = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite journal |first=David |last=Jeffries |title=NF – 'Therapy Session' album review |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/therapy-session-mw0002929116 |journal=Allmusic |accessdate=October 28, 2017 |date=May 16, 2016}}

| rev2 = CCM Magazine

| rev2Score = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite journal |first=Matt |last=Conner |title=NF – 'Therapy Session' album review |url=https://www.ccmmagazine.com/reviews/nf-therapy-session-album-review/ |journal=CCM Magazine |accessdate=May 17, 2016 |date=May 16, 2016}}

| rev3 = The Christian Beat

| rev3Score = 4.9/5{{cite web |first=Chris |last=Major |title=NF's "Therapy Session" Confronts Reality With Undisputed Honesty |url=http://www.thechristianbeat.org/index.php/exclusives/2008-nf-s-therapy-session-confronts-reality-with-undisputed-honesty |publisher=The Christian Beat |accessdate=May 4, 2016 |date=April 30, 2016}}

| rev4 = Highlight Magazine

| rev4Score = 4/5{{cite journal |first=Haley |last=Black |title=Review: NF – 'Therapy Session' |url=http://highlightmagazine.net/2016/04/21/review-nf-therapy-session/ |journal=Highlight Magazine |accessdate=May 4, 2016 |date=April 21, 2016}}

| rev5 = Jesus Freak Hideout

| rev5Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}{{cite web |first=David |last=Craft |title=NF, "Therapy Session" Review |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com//cdreviews/TherapySession.asp |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=May 8, 2016 |date=May 4, 2016}}
{{Rating|4.5|5}}{{cite web |first=Kevin |last=Hoskins |title=NF, "Therapy Session" Second Staff Opinion Review |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com//cdreviews/TherapySession.asp |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=April 21, 2016 |date=April 20, 2016}}
{{Rating|3.5|5}}{{cite web |first=Mark |last=Rice |title=NF, "Therapy Session" JFH Staff's Additional 2 Cents Review |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com//cdreviews/TherapySession.asp |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=May 4, 2016 |date=April 22, 2016}}
{{Rating|4|5}}{{cite web |first=Lucas |last=Munachen |title=NF, "Therapy Session" JFH Staff's Additional 2 Cents Review |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com//cdreviews/TherapySession.asp |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=May 4, 2016 |date=April 25, 2016}}
{{Rating|4|5}}{{cite web |first=Christopher |last=Smith |title=NF, "Therapy Session" JFH Staff's Additional 2 Cents Review |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com//cdreviews/TherapySession.asp |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=May 4, 2016 |date=May 3, 2016}}

| rev6 = Reel Gospel

| rev6Score = 4.5/5{{cite web |first=Carlin |last=Doyle |title=Album Review: NF – Therapy Session |url=https://reel-gospel.com/2016/04/26/album-review-nf-therapy-session/ |publisher=Reel Gospel |accessdate=May 4, 2016 |date=April 26, 2016}}

}}

Indicating in a four-star review at CCM Magazine, Matt Conner writes, "fortunately NF digs deeper on an impressive second album." David Craft, allotting the album three and a half stars from Jesus Freak Hideout, believes, "In no way is NF lacking in talent or creativity, but he could afford to exercise a tad more patience. This album doesn't seem quite ready for release, evidenced by the short, one-year gap between Mansion and Therapy Session. Regardless, NF has blown past the sophomore slump, creating a project well worth listening to." Awarding the album four and a half stars at Jesus Freak Hideout, Kevin Hoskins writes, "Many are not going to like the pure raw emotions here, but I am a fan of someone who can offer something outside of the box and this fits that bill perfectly." Mark Rice, rating the album three and a half stars for Jesus Freak Hideout, states, "Personally, I'm ambivalent towards NF's approach, but it makes for a good, thoughtful, and memorable listen. I do hope. however, for NF's sake, that he experiences some personal growth before his next album so another dark excursion isn't necessary."

Giving the album four stars from Jesus Freak Hideout, Lucas Munachen describes, "Therapy Session, is a strong step forward and delves into even darker themes....Therapy Session may be one of the year's most memorable rap albums, but I have a feeling it only scratches the surface of NF's talent." Christopher Smith, allocating the album a four-star review for Jesus Freak Hideout, believes, "Therapy Session is a rewarding and refreshingly honest listen if you can embrace it" where " The solid bars, simplistic yet cinematic production, and honest songwriting make this a solid and memorable sophomore release." Haley Black, indicating in a four out of five review at Highlight Magazine, says, "He bellows powerfully, building momentum, projecting his path as a musician and reliving the judgments that his career is meaningless." Signaling in a 4.5 out of five review for Reel Gospel, Carlin Doyle states, "dark and intense, but real." Chris Major, rating the album a 4.9 out of five, writes, "Therapy Session addresses the grief, regret, and anger stockpiled in Mansion, hitting home with NF's intense lyrics and undisputed honesty."

David Jeffries of Allmusic gave the album 4 out of 5 stars, praising the album for its "theatrical production" and described the album as "chock-full of raw emotions and honesty".

Commercial performance

Therapy Session debuted at number 12 on the Billboard 200 selling 29,184 album-equivalent units in the first week.{{cite web | url=http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/news/38-backstage/13307-nf-s-new-album-therapy-session-makes-impressive-debut-on-billboard | title=NF's new album 'Therapy Session' makes impressive debut on Billboard | publisher=rapzilla | date=May 3, 2016 | accessdate=October 14, 2017 | author=Daniels, David}} It also charted at number 1 on the Christian Albums Chart and number 1 on the Rap Albums chart. As of October 2017, it sold 122,000 copies in the United States.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7998826/nf-first-no-1-album-billboard-200-chart-perception|title=NF Scores First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'Perception'|magazine=Billboard|last=Caulfield|first=Keith|date=October 16, 2017|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}

Track listing

{{Track listing

| headline =

| extra_column = Producer(s)

| total_length = 58:11

| title1 = Intro 2

| writer1 = {{hlist|Nate Feuerstein|Thomas Profitt}}

| extra1 = Tommee Profitt

| length1 = 3:15

| title2 = Therapy Session

| writer2 = {{hlist|Feuerstein|Profitt}}

| extra2 = Tommee Profitt

| length2 = 5:31

| title3 = I Just Wanna Know

| writer3 = {{hlist|Feuerstein|Profitt}}

| extra3 = Tommee Profitt

| length3 = 3:46

| title4 = How Could You Leave Us

| writer4 = {{hlist|Feuerstein|Profitt}}

| extra4 = Tommee Profitt

| length4 = 5:22

| title5 = Breathe

| writer5 = {{hlist|Feuerstein|Profitt|Lauren Strahm}}

| extra5 = Tommee Profitt

| length5 = 4:19

| title6 = Real

| writer6 = {{hlist|Feuerstein|David Garcia}}

| extra6 = Garcia

| length6 = 4:23

| title7 = Oh Lord

| writer7 = {{hlist|Feuerstein|Garcia}}

| extra7 = Garcia

| length7 = 3:18

| title8 = I Can Feel It

| writer8 = {{hlist|Feuerstein|Profitt}}

| extra8 = Tommee Profitt

| length8 = 3:53

| title9 = Got You on My Mind

| writer9 = {{hlist|Feuerstein|Garcia}}

| extra9 = Garcia

| length9 = 4:01

| title10 = Grindin'

| note10 = featuring Marty of Social Club

| writer10 = {{hlist|Feuerstein|Profitt|Marty Santiago}}

| extra10 = Tommee Profitt

| length10 = 4:37

| title11 = Wish You Wouldn't

| writer11 = {{hlist|Feuerstein|Jarrod Ingram}}

| extra11 = Ingram

| length11 = 4:46

| title12 = Statement

| writer12 = {{hlist|Feuerstein|Garcia|Ingram}}

| extra12 = {{hlist|Garcia|Ingram}}

| length12 = 3:10

| title13 = All I Do

| writer13 = {{hlist|Feuerstein|Garcia}}

| extra13 = Garcia

| length13 = 3:48

| title14 = Lost in the Moment

| note14 = featuring Jonathan Thulin

| writer14 = {{hlist|Feuerstein|Profitt|Jonathan Thulin}}

| extra14 = Tommee Profitt

| length14 = 4:02

}}

Awards and nominations

GMA Dove Awards

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! Award

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rowspan="1"| 2016

| Best Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year

| {{won}}

Charts

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scope="col"| Chart (2016)

! scope="col"| Peak
position

{{Album chart|rowheader=true|BillboardCanada|43|M|title=NF – Chart history|publisher=Billboard Canadian Albums Chart for NF |url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/6509743/nf/chart?f=309|accessdate=May 3, 2016}}
{{Album chart|rowheader=true|Billboard200|12|M|title=NF – Chart history|publisher=Billboard 200 for NF |url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/6509743/nf/chart?f=305|accessdate=May 3, 2016}}
{{Album chart|rowheader=true|BillboardChristian|1|M|title=NF – Chart history|publisher=Billboard Christian Albums for NF |url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/6509743/nf/chart?f=310|accessdate=May 3, 2016}}
{{Album chart|rowheader=true|BillboardRap|1|M|title=NF – Chart history|publisher=Billboard Top Rap Albums for NF |url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/6509743/nf/chart?f=335|accessdate=May 3, 2016}}

Certifications

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{{Certification Table Entry|region=Canada|type=album|artist=NF|title=Therapy Session|award=Gold|certyear=2023|relyear=2016|access-date=May 12, 2023}}

{{certification Table Entry|region=United Kingdom|type=album|artist=NF|title=Therapy Session|award=Silver|certyear=2024|relyear=2016|access-date=May 24, 2024|id=20009-4558-2}}

{{certification Table Entry|region=United States|type=album|artist=NF|title=Therapy Session|award=Platinum|certyear=2023|relyear=2016|access-date=July 11, 2023}}

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References

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