Marvin Sapp, Close | Album Review
Pastor Marvin Sapp delivers another well-rounded, uplifting, contemporary gospel album with ‘Close.’
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Pastor Marvin Sapp delivers another well-rounded, uplifting, contemporary gospel album with ‘Close.’
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