Kirk waves off those criticisms and embraces contemporary sounds with the Nu Nation Project, but in many ways, it feels a little more traditional than its predecessor. Although it’s a bit frontloaded and drags a bit in the second half it’s still a pretty good outing.įorgotten favorites: “Hello Fear,” “Before I Die,” “Everyone Hurts”Įdd said: By 1998, Kirk’s contemporary take on gospel gave him worldwide acclaim, and more than a few dirty looks from old-school ministers who thought he was flirting too closely with the secular world. There’s quality to be found for sure but there is a lack of cohesion that pushes this one down the list.įorgotten favorites: “911,” “My Life, My Love, My All,” “Lookin’ Out For Me”Įdd said: Hello Fear is Kirk’s attempt at a concept album, tackling those deep-rooted insecurities that plague us all. I’m not sure if those delays are to blame but Rebirth feels a little disjointed when compared to other releases. 11 terror attacks – caused this released to be delayed so the album could be retooled to speak to that tragedy. Overall, it’s solid – the Latin-influenced tracks help liven up his usual formula – but there are very few standouts, making this one pretty forgettable.įorgotten favorites: “When You Fall,” “Donna,” “Free”Įdd said: Ministry is most effective when it directly speaks to the times.
Soul in Stereo rating: 3.5 stars out of 5Įdd said: Of all of Kirk’s myriad releases, his 2000 collabo with 1NC seems to be the most forgotten. You can’t even find it on most streaming services. As usual, this list will skip his compilation albums but everything else is up for grabs. Rankings are determined by song quality, album consistency, and impact on the genre.
Today, we’re looking back at that success, revisiting Kirk’s entire career and ranking his albums from bottom to top. That’s exactly what Kirk did, to widespread acclaim and success. I mean, Jesus’ whole mission was to take His message outside of church walls. Your grandma n’ dem may have been annoyed by Kirk’s hyperactive performances and R&B-tinged production, but his songs remained rooted in faith while connecting to audiences whose ears were once closed. As a musician, songwriter and director, Kirk moved gospel into a more contemporary direction in the mid-90s, widening the horizons of his ministry.
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While the ill-informed may write him off as “the churchy DJ Khaled,” he’s MUCH more than some hyperactive loudmouth with an offering basket full of ad-libs. For my generation, no name has been more synonymous with gospel music than Kirk Franklin’s.
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