Kirk Franklin On New Album ‘I Am What I Am,’ Druski And Staying Ageless
The 14-track project pairs contemporary songs with live gospel recordings and features Davido, Jelly Roll and GloRilla.
- On Friday, gospel artist Kirk Franklin released his 14th studio album, 'I Am What I Am,' a double album pairing contemporary studio recordings with live traditional gospel selections.
- After 33 years in gospel, Franklin blends modern genres like Afrobeats with traditional choir-driven worship to showcase the 'duality of my heart' across 14 tracks.
- The project features collaborations with mainstream artists Davido, Jelly Roll, and GloRilla, despite long-standing scrutiny regarding Franklin's willingness to work outside the church's traditional boundaries.
- Franklin defended his collaboration with GloRilla, calling some criticism 'very irritating' and citing her argument that 'if rocks can praise God, why can't I?'.
- This introspective work reflects the 56-year-old's acceptance of himself while addressing personal struggles with anxiety and depression, aiming to keep the conversation about God relevant.
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An introspective Kirk Franklin is no longer apologizing with ‘I Am What I Am’ album – WTOP News
NEW YORK (AP) — Gospel legend Kirk Franklin is getting tired of defending his musical decisions. He isn’t apologetic for praying with Chris Brown and Usher before a recent concert, a moment that drew social media criticism. He isn’t sorry for teaming up with GloRilla for his 14th studio album, “I Am What I Am,”...
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The Seattle TimesAn introspective Kirk Franklin is no longer apologizing with ‘I Am What I Am’ album
NEW YORK (AP) — Gospel legend Kirk Franklin is getting tired of defending his musical decisions. He isn’t apologetic for praying with Chris Brown and Usher before a recent concert, a moment that drew social media criticism. He isn’t sorry for teaming up with GloRilla for his 14th studio album, “I Am What I Am,”...
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An introspective Kirk Franklin is no longer apologizing with 'I Am What I Am' album
Kirk Franklin is back with his new album, “I Am What I Am,” out Friday
An introspective Kirk Franklin is no longer apologizing with 'I A
NEW YORK (AP) — Gospel legend Kirk Franklin is getting tired of defending his musical decisions. He isn’t apologetic for praying with Chris Brown and Usher before a recent concert, a moment that drew social media criticism.
'I Need a Little Gravy on My God': Kirk Franklin's New Double Album Is His Answer to 33 Years of Critics
Kirk Franklin’s new double album pairs studio recordings with songs recorded live in a church, and at an Oct. 12 listening party in Atlanta he joked about the whole idea: “I need a little gravy on my God.” The album, I Am What I Am, is out today. Franklin said the record gave him a chance to answer the people who have been talking about him. “I’ve been trying to explain myself for the last 33 years,” he said. “This felt like the right opportunit…
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