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Kirk Franklin, Long Live Love | Album Review
Kirk Franklin, Long Live Love | Album Review
Following a four-year hiatus, contemporary black gospel music icon Kirk Franklin remains consistent on his 2019 LP, ‘Long Live Love.’
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10 Songs Centered on Fear | Playlist
“10 Songs Centered on Fear” features music courtesy of 6LACK, Hikaru Utada, Kendrick Lamar, Lights, and $uicideBoy$ among others.
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13 Songs Sure to Make You Smile | Playlist
“13 Songs Sure to Make You Smile” includes music courtesy of Anderson .Paak, Beach House, Jay-Z, Lil Peep, and Tori Kelly among others.
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Marvin Sapp, Close | Album Review
Pastor Marvin Sapp delivers another well-rounded, uplifting, contemporary gospel album with ‘Close.’
Album Charlie Wilson, In It to Win It | Album Review
Charlie Wilson, In It to Win It | Album Review
Uncle Charlie Wilson delivers another consistent, enjoyable adult contemporary R&B album on his eighth album, ‘In It to Win It.’
Music Kim Burrell, I See a Victory | Track Review
Kim Burrell, I See a Victory | Track Review 
Pharrell Williams & Kim Burrell make magic together on contemporary gospel, urban contemporary standout, “I See A Victory” (Hidden Figures soundtrack).
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Album Fantasia, The Definition of… | Album Review
Fantasia, The Definition of… | Album Review
Fantasia delivers an eclectic fifth album with ‘The Definition of.’ Like many eclectic albums, sometimes risks lead to rewards and other times not so much.
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Five Uplifting Contemporary Gospel Songs | Playlist
These five contemporary gospel songs clearly honor God, but have wider appeal to a secular audience compared to their contemporaries.
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Shirley Caesar As Spiritual As Ever On ‘Fill This House’
Legendary gospel musician, Pastor Shirley Caesar, sounds as spiritual and consistent as ever on her latest album, ‘Fill This House.’
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Kirk Franklin Maintains Consistency on ‘Losing My Religion’
‘Losing My Religion’ is another strong offering from contemporary gospel musician extraordinaire Kirk Franklin. It’s not his best, but it has great moments.
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Ricky Dillard & New G Keeps Things Fresh On ‘Amazing’
Gospel musicians Ricky Dillard & New G keeps things fresh and inspirational on their latest exceptional album, ‘Amazing’.
