Kirk Franklin teams up with Davido in 14-track album
Kenya is the third-largest audience of Kirk Franklin's music in Africa according to Spotify data, 2024. The post Kirk Franklin teams up with Davido in 14-track album appeared first on KBC Digital .
Grammy Award-winning artist Kirk Franklin has unveiled his fourteenth solo album, 'I Am What I Am', distributed by Uptown Records and released in East Africa through Universal Music Group. The album, a double-disc project, consists of a studio and live side, showcasing Franklin's versatility as a gospel icon and multi-genre artist.
Franklin collaborated with Nigerian superstar Davido for the lead track, 'Hope In You', which UMG considers a standout from the album and a preview of it. The album, released in Kenya, Franklin's long-time Gospel stronghold, reflects his continued popularity with Spotify data indicating Kenya as the third-largest African country for his and Maverick City Music's streams.
The album's 14 tracks encompass a blend of genres, including Afrobeats, hip-hop, R&B, and gospel, featuring artists such as Karen Clark Sheard, GloRilla, and Davido. The album comprises seven live recordings and seven studio tracks, encapsulating both Franklin's traditional choir-driven gospel roots and his innovative musical exploration.
The track 'This Time', a take on Mandrill's "Children Of The Sun", is a testament to Franklin's dynamic vocal capabilities, backed by GloRilla's energetic verses. Franklin also previously released 'Thank You For Everything', a collaboration with gospel legend Karen Clark Sheard, which gained significant traction on Gospel radio.
The album's release was marked by a live performance of 'Thank You For Everything' at the 41st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards.
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