Kirk Franklin & the Family Christmas

Track Listings
1. Silent Night    
2. Now Behold the Lamb    
3. Jesus Is the Reason for the Season    
4. Go Tell It on the Mountain    
5. They Need to Know    
6. There's No Christmas Without You    
7. O Come All Ye Faithful    
8. Night That Christmas Was Born    
9. Thank You for Your Child    
10. Love Song    
11. Silver and Gold [Bonus on CD][Mix]    

Kirk Franklin & the Family Christmas, Music, Kirk Franklin & the Family, Black Gospel, Christmas, Christmas / Chanukkah, Christmas Music, Contemporary Gospel, Holiday, Pop, Urban
Hero
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Uplifting
  • Kirk Franklin
  • Hero Review
  • Great Cd
  • Wow!
 Hero
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ASIN: B000AOJ9XA
Release Date: 2005-10-04

Tracks:

  1. Intro
  2. Looking For You
  3. Hero
  4. Interlude
  5. Let It Go
  6. The Process
  7. Imagine Me
  8. Could've Been
  9. Better
  10. Afterwhile
  11. Brokenhearted
  12. Without You
  13. Keep Your Head
  14. Why
  15. First Love
  16. The Appeal
  17. Brokenhearted (Reprise)
  18. Interlude
  19. Sunshine
  20. Outro

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If you know anything about Kirk Franklin, you'll know he's not one to sit still. With an emphasis on his early career classic Gospel leanings, Franklin rang the bell with his magnificent Rebirth of Kirk Franklin (2002), a release widely awarded and one that helped make him the best-selling gospel artist of all time. But Franklin has once again shifted his musical landscape. Hero is a lengthy and revealing masterpiece unparalleled in Christian music. The Dallas native has crafted his own musical tapestry masterfully combining elements of 70s era soul, classic Gospel, and contemporary urban hip-hop. Hero is full of admissions of struggle and challenges but Franklin always weaves a message of hope and encouragement to take the focus off the negative. You want in-your-face confession? Try not to be moved while listening to Franklin laying sins down on the table like cards in "Let It Go" or Franklin teaming with Marvin Winans in the soul-shaking, roof-raising "Brokenhearted." The title track - featuring Dorinda Clark-Cole - along with "Imagine Me" are classic examples of how Franklin balances the hard realities of real life against the hard faith about which he so readily sings.

One is hard pressed to not remember the Love Unlimited Orchestra when hearing "Looking for You" and the 70s references are reinforced with Stevie Wonder's guest appearance on "Why." The latter track is classic Franklin as he challenges every Christian to stop worrying about building churches and start building people. It also includes a delightful harmonica touch at the end from the great Stevie Wonder. At 20 songs and more than an hour, Hero might seem overwhelming. But there is rarely a dull moment here and you'll be better for the time well spent. --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Uplifting.......2007-05-16

I enjoyed the Kirk Franklin new CD because it was focused on praise and worship songs honoring the Lord. Its very upbeat and uplifting and yet also has tune for just mediating on the word. S. White from Arizona

5 out of 5 stars Kirk Franklin.......2007-05-14

This gospel artist is truly inspired by God. Everyone can relate to this album and I hope they see Jesus as their Hero and accept him as their Lord and Saviour after listening to this album.

4 out of 5 stars Hero Review.......2007-05-10

I was on the late train with getting this album. I kept hearing various songs from it and loved them. I was shy of buying yet another 17-20 song c.d. and only listening to 2 or 3 songs. I've always enjoyed Kirk Franklin, but don't really like the uptempo urban songs. His attempts at making songs relatable to all didn't sit well with me, such as "Looking for You" and "Could've Been". It's the same old thing, lots of base, whistles, and noise but they're not conveying much of a spirirtual message as it is trying to appeal to a younger genre. Both songs failed in that they have that old school funk wannabe sound. "Could've Been" lyrics are good, but you get lost in all the noise and Kirk narrating the choirs next chorus. All the other songs are amazing. The tempo flows together, and the spirit and message that he is trying to convey about God is loud and clear. This album really came from his spirit. It's so personal. I felt embarassed listening to the words of "Let It Go" the first time. It was like reading someone's personal journal. There is so much freedom in "Imagine Me". Kirk directed that choir to tell the story of the hopelessness in being lost, and how it is to come to the grace of Jesus Christ. When they sing gone, gone, gone, all gone you feel your spirit fly. It reminds me of Matthew 11:28-30 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am genle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
If you haven't bought Hero yet. Get it now! You will not be disappointed.

5 out of 5 stars Great Cd.......2007-05-04

evrybody was killing that "I Been Looking for you" track when this cd first came out, but hey, its a good song.

ive had the oppertunity of meeting kirk on a couple of events, and i must say, im happy to see him doing well and not acting Arrogant, and i cant wait to see him agin.

5 out of 5 stars Wow!.......2007-04-14

The second I heard "Looking For You" on BET, I knew I had to buy this album. The song is just so uplifting and everytime I hear it, I can't help but sing along. Although it took me awhile, I finally got it the other day. I got home and listened to it right away. I absolutely loved it. Of course "Looking For You" was a highlight, as well as "Imagine Me" and "Let It Go." "Imagine Me" is just such a beautiful song. The vocals brought chills with their heart-felt, touching delivery. I almost cry everytime. The message is something that this world needs to hear; it doesn't matter what you or other people have done in the past, God still loves you, even though it's hard to imagine, and you can change. You can break the cycle. "Let It Go" was extremely confessional on Kirk's part. He reveals his past in painful detail and it's just wonderful. Of course, the whole album was amazing to me. Even if you're not a Christian, you still need to hear this. The messages and stories behind the songs are extremely uplifting. I also loved the "Outro," where Franklin delivers an extremely inciteful social commentary. You need to buy this album today, no joke.
Songs for the Storm, Vol. 1
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • ~Look At Me Now~
  • Inspirational and Uplifting
  • He does it again
  • BLESSING
 Songs for the Storm, Vol. 1
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ASIN: B000IU3XTC
Release Date: 2006-11-07

Tracks:

  1. Intro
  2. He Will Take The Pain Away
  3. Let Me Touch You
  4. When I Get There
  5. Conquerors
  6. When You Fall
  7. Blessing In The Storm
  8. The Storm Is Over Now
  9. You Are
  10. The Familyh Worship Medley
  11. Melodies From Heaven
  12. Look At Me Now

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars ~Look At Me Now~.......2007-05-24

Kirk Franklin is remarkable...just when you think he can't out-do himself, he goes and out-does himself. The single "Look At Me Now" reminds me a bit of Hosanna because of it's blistering pace and perfect construction. The music completely fills the space without losing it's sharpness. I love the horns...i love how crisp the voices are...i love the lyrics. Even though you wouldn't expect a song titled, "Look At Me Now" to be a humble look at one's past, it is.

"Look at me now!
I'm stronger this time around!
Not because I was so good, but somehow
You looked past where I was
And you knew I'd come through cause You loved me
Look at me now!"

Kirk never fails to mention God's grace, he recognizes scripture and uses it appropriately and in context. I love this guy!

4 out of 5 stars Inspirational and Uplifting.......2007-01-17

This CD is very uplifting, and includes some of my favorite tracks from Kirk Franklin. I would recommend it for those times when you are feeling down and you need encouragement. This was a good purchase.

5 out of 5 stars He does it again.......2006-12-01

Don't be fooled, if you think your getting an album of new music your not, however you are getting a great collection of Kirk Franklin's songs that I'm sure has brought many of us through our storms. There is also one new song on this album called "Look at me now". I have to admit when I first heard this song I didn't not like it at all. Then I listened to it again and have been touched by it every since. It's a very upbeat song that gives the statement "I been through alot of things in my life, but look at me now, look where God has brought me from". I get joy everytime I hear this song and think about those things. Great collection of old classics and a new song that is sure to keep you praising. For Kirk Franklin fans, this is a must have!

5 out of 5 stars BLESSING.......2006-11-24

I PLAN ON BUYING THIS CD TODAY,MY LOCAL RADIO STATION PLAYED THE CD AND MY,MY,MY.....BLESSINGS IN THE STORM IS MY PERSONAL FAVORITE....IT'S FEELS LIKE FIRE IN YOUR BODY,YOU CAN'T SIT STILL WITH THIS SONG.IF YOU HAVE EVER GONE THROUGH IT WILL TRULY BLESS YOU.
God's Property From Kirk Franklin's Nu Nation
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Inspiring and energetic
  • Luv it luv it luv it
  • stompin'kirkfranklinfan
  • *IF YOU LOVE TO SING, AND YOU LOVE GOSPEL......
  • K.O.'d
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ASIN: B000001Y37
Release Date: 1997-05-27

Tracks:

  1. Stomp (Remix)
  2. My Life Is In Your Hands
  3. It's Rainin'
  4. More Than I Can Bear
  5. Up Above My Head
  6. Love
  7. Sweet Spirit
  8. Faith
  9. You Are The Only
  10. So Good
  11. The Storm Is Over Now
  12. Stomp (Original Mix)
  13. He Will Take The Pain Away

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Inspiring and energetic.......2007-07-17

I listened to this while painting my kitchen and it kept me going. The energy of the songs and the message were sanity savers.

5 out of 5 stars Luv it luv it luv it.......2007-06-27

I already had heard some of this cd from a friend, so I couldn't wait to get it.. It is the bomb... get it people it will work you out...

5 out of 5 stars stompin'kirkfranklinfan.......2007-03-01

Oh can a sister write a review one time for this brother! This CD is awesome! Been having this CD since it was first released and the music is uplifting, annointed, encouraging and filled with the Holy Spirit. I love all the songs on this one. My personal favorite is "More Than I Can Bear". You can dance, rejoice and celebrate Christ with this CD. I highly recommend it to all the young people and to anyone who wants an experience with the Lord. AWESOME! If I could give this 10 + stars, believe me, a sister would!

5 out of 5 stars *IF YOU LOVE TO SING, AND YOU LOVE GOSPEL.............2006-07-14

BUY THIS ALBUM. IT IS VERY UPLIFTING. THESE SONGS ARE POWERFUL WITH EQUALLY AS POWERFUL SINGERS ENDOWING THEM. WHICH MAKES FOR A GREAT ALBUM. YOU WON'T GET TIRED OF IT. I GOT THIS CD YEARS AGO AND I STILL LOVE IT THE SAME. ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS IS LOVE. WHENEVER YOU FEEL DOWN PUT ON THIS ALBUM AND SING ALONG. IT WILL SURELY LIFT YOUR SPIRIT. KIRK FRANKLIN TENDS HAVE THAT AFFECT ON PEOPLE.

5 out of 5 stars K.O.'d.......2006-05-11

After hearing the "...Family" recordings, I had come to a belief that only live gospel, recorded in a service, could produce than transcendent quality that can take one up into itself and itself into the heart of a listener, but Producers Big Yam, Victor M and
Kirk F have popped that belief.
My jaw is on the ground.

The trademark tight harmonic vocals and complex beautifully resolving arrangements
( with one foot firmly standing in traditional form and the other
in more meaningful idiomatic R&B stylings ) have withstood the rigors of the sterile production studio and delivered.
It's rare to be satisfied - moved by 4 out of 12 cuts on a CD let alone 10 or 11.
I've always settled for 4 and been grateful...
this CD is golden.
The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Awesome
  • Say what you want about Kirk, but this album is anointed.
  • Two times 5 stars!
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  • I Loved It!
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ASIN: B00005Y40I
Release Date: 2002-02-19

Tracks:

  1. Intro
  2. Hosanna
  3. Caught Up
  4. 911
  5. The Blood Song
  6. Brighter Day
  7. My Life, My Love, My All
  8. Lookin' Out For Me
  9. He Reigns (The Medley)
  10. Interlude
  11. Don't Cry
  12. The Translation
  13. Always
  14. When I Get There
  15. Interlude
  16. Outro (The Blood)
  17. Unknown - N/A
  18. Unknown - N/A
  19. Unknown - N/A
  20. Unknown - N/A
  21. Unknown - N/A
  22. Unknown - N/A
  23. Throw Yo Hands Up (Hidden Bonus Track)

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Never one to shy away from revealing himself and doing so unconventionally, Kirk Franklin returns to the charts with his strong statement of faith in the conceptual Rebirth of Kirk Franklin. From the deeply personal opening, "Intro," to the ending, "Outro (the Blood)," Franklin takes us on a journey of faith littered with doubt, struggles, and a sincerity that's hard to resist. This mostly live release includes a handful of cameo appearances by the likes of Bishop T.D. Jakes, Yolanda Adams, and Jaci Velasquez. Such a diverse group of guests mirrors the accessibility of Franklin's music on this release. Ably backed by a tight band and the powerhouse Vocals of Life choir, Franklin takes no prisoners on the blistering "Hosana," "Caught Up," and the Rasta-flavored "He Reigns," featuring Papa San. Franklin's songwriting prowess also surfaces in quieter numbers like "Don't Cry" and "Always." Throughout his meteoric career, Franklin has skillfully combined soul, gospel, hip-hop, and pop into a multicolored tapestry. On Rebirth, Franklin's colors have never shown brighter. --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Awesome.......2006-09-12

I'm always late to the party, and I just got this CD, but I have always loved "Brighter Day," and bought the album because of that, but have been so pleased with all the other songs on it too. "Hossanah" and "He Reigns" are gorgeous as well. Kirk is the bomb, plain and simple.

5 out of 5 stars Say what you want about Kirk, but this album is anointed........2006-08-09

I have had hot and cold, on and off feelings about Kirk Franklin since his music became popular in the earlier nineties. Kirk Franklin admits that he has had some struggles, but this album doesn't struggle at all. This album is an album of exhortation and praise!

5 out of 5 stars Two times 5 stars!.......2006-03-14

This video is on my top 3 list of dynamic videos. It's moving from the very first song to the last. The video allows you to see what's really going on, the stuff that doesn't air on the cd. Kirk is spectacular! I'd really like to give it 10 stars but you guys won't allow me so I'll just say "Kirk, here's two times (5) stars!

5 out of 5 stars Kirk's CD.......2006-03-13

These CD is fresh. I love how real the songs are and how many people these songs can reach

5 out of 5 stars I Loved It!.......2006-03-04

This is his best CD to date. I have them all and this by far my favorite one. Very inspirational.
The Nu Nation Project
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A little disappointed
  • A CLASSIC
  • How inspirational!
  • Excellent Album
  • Praise GOD, I love this cd!!
 The Nu Nation Project
Kirk Franklin
Manufacturer: Zomba
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ASIN: B00005TSOT
Release Date: 2001-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Interlude: The Verdict
  2. Revolution - Kirk Franklin, Rodney Jenkins
  3. Lean on Me - Mary J. Blige, Bono, , Kirk Franklin, Kirk Franklin & the Family, R. Kelly, Crystal Lewis,
  4. Something About the Name Jesus
  5. Riverside
  6. He Loves Me
  7. Gonna Be a Lovely Day - Kirk Franklin, Skip Scarborough, Bill Withers
  8. Praise Joint [Remix]
  9. Hold Me Now
  10. You Are
  11. Interlude: The Car (Stomp)
  12. If You've Been Delivered
  13. Smile Again
  14. Love [Remix]
  15. My Desire
  16. Blessing in the Storm
  17. I Can

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars A little disappointed.......2006-08-31

The CD, while being typical Kirk Franklin (great), was a little disappointing. The song called "Stomp" on the CD is not the "Stomp" from the radio that is so popular. The way its titled on the CD is confusing. That was the song I was looking for, and unfortunately the only song I knew on the CD. So now I have a CD that I didn't want and I have to buy the CD with the correct song. Money wasted - Bummer man!

5 out of 5 stars A CLASSIC.......2005-10-07

THIS ALBUM BY KIRK FRANKLIN IS THE BEST HE HAS EVER MADE. THIS ABLUM BLESSES ME EVERYTIME THAT I HEARD IT. ALL OF THE SONGS ARE AWESOME. IT WILL MAKE YOU SHOUT BECAUSE THEY ARE ON FIRE FOR THE LORD AND THAT IS A GOOD THING. KIRK FRANKLIN IS THE BEST IN THE WHOLE WORLD AND THIS ALBUM IS THE HIS BEST ONE. SMILE AGAIN IS THE BEST SONG ON THIS WHOLE ALBUM. IT WILL MINISTER TO YOUR SOUL AND TO YOUR HEART AND IT WILL BLESS YOU. IF YOU ARE GOING THROUGH SOMETHINGS THEN YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS SONG. KIRK NEEDS TO MAKE MORE SONGS LIKE THESE. ANYWAYS THIS ALBUM IS AWESOME. YOU ARE GETTING YOUR MONEYS WORTH.

5 out of 5 stars How inspirational!.......2005-09-01

During this time I was very involved in church and loved these songs by Kirk Franklin. It kept me from running the streets and getting into SO much trouble.
Kirk and Nu NAtion went up to another level with this disc. The anointing was definitely on them from GOD. This CD touched so many saints and sinners alike. It is an ultimate testimony.
Revolution,Riverside, and If you've been delivered are stand up and dance/shout joints.
Meanwhile Hold me NOw, Lean On me, and Jesus You are still keep me spellbound. I can relate to these three songs very well.
There isn't any song here that I don't like or still know the words in exact memory.
Favs: Hold me nOw, Jesus You Are, My Desire, Riverside, He loves me, and Something about the name.
Kirk and Nu Nation created a certified gospel classic!

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Album.......2005-03-25

Kirk Franklin is one of the most influencial artists in gospel and contemporary christian music and is probably the most influncial artist of the late 90's/ early 00's. He infuses R&B, funk, traditional gospel, hip hop, and pop music in truly innovative way. He has been criticized and judged for being revolutionary, for not keeping God in a religious box. This album is the best response to this critics, he brings forth and album bringing traditional gospel artists (Donnie McClurkin, God's Property and Fred Hammond) with contemporary christian artists (Crystal Lewis) and Pop and R&B artists (Bono of U2, Mary J. Blige, and R. Kelly)for a truly revolutionary album. He blends old and new and never loses his sense of humor or lowers his standards. If more gospel music sounded like this, more people of all ethnic groups would listen to it. He brings gospel music to non-religious people. His next album is more humble but none of his albums are better.

5 out of 5 stars Praise GOD, I love this cd!!.......2004-12-13

When this cd first came out, I was all over it! The Lord moved through Kirk on this one. Lean on Me was a big hit, both gospel and secular, but it is definitely not the best song on the album.

1. Interlude: The Verdict---I for one really don't like interludes
2. Revolution- 9/10
3. Lean on Me -10/10
4. Something About the Name Jesus-10/10
5. Riverside-11/10!!! Listen to the song and you'll know why!
6. He Loves Me-9/10
7. Gonna Be a Lovely Day-8/10
8. Praise Joint [Remix]-8/10
9. Hold Me Now-8/10
10. You Are-7/10--for reasons, I cannot discuss here
11. Interlude: The Car (Stomp-see above about interludes
12. If You've Been Delivered-8/10
13. Smile Again-9/10
14. Love [Remix]
15. My Desire--this song is AWESOME because my main man Fred Hammond is featured on it 10/10
16. Blessing in the Storm
17. I Can
Kirk Franklin and the Family
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Off The Chain
  • Breathless.
  • A CLASSIC
  • The One That Started It All
  • HIP HOP, R&B, SOUL & REGGAE all blended into one
 Kirk Franklin and the Family
Kirk Franklin and the Family
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ASIN: B00005TSOQ
Release Date: 1998-04-07

Tracks:

  1. Why We Sing
  2. He's Able
  3. Silver & Gold
  4. Call On The Lord
  5. Real Love
  6. He Can Handle It
  7. A Letter From My Friend
  8. The Family Worship Medley
  9. Speak To Me
  10. Till We Meet Again

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Off The Chain.......2007-02-12

This recording is absolutely off the chain. I keep listening to it over and over again. You can feel God's Spirit moving through each song. I Loved it!

5 out of 5 stars Breathless........2006-05-06

This CD is food for the heart...and the head.
I am neither a traditional Christian nor belong to an organized religion
but am a music lover, student, and instructor who has been pulled up by this CD.
Rodney Frazier (producer),
Arthur Dyer (music director)
and Kirk are the real news...12 years after the fact.
To say that this material has stood the test of a decade would be gross understatement. The arrangements are outstanding, harmonies phat and tight.
Fun as the newer hip hop material is (through which I discovered the earlier work), Kirk is so solidly a proponent of the original idiom... as well as an extension of it.
Wow.The first and last cuts on the CD are the ones that I play over and over.
I haven't used them up yet.

5 out of 5 stars A CLASSIC.......2005-10-06

KIRK FRANKLIN IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE GOSPEL SINGER IN THE WORLD. HIS MUSIC IS SO AMAZING AND I LOVE ALL OF HIS SONGS.THIS CD IS A CLASSIC. THIS IS HIS DEBUT ALBUM AND FOR A DEBUT ALBUM HE DID AN AMAZING JOB. I LOVE THIS ENTIRE CD. ALL OF THE SONGS ARE AMAZING AND THIS IS ONE OF HIS BEST CD. YOU ARE GETTING YOUR MONEY'S WORTH SO GO OUT AND BUY IT. IF YOU LOVE KIRK FRANKLIN THEN YOU WILL TURLY LOVE THIS ALBUM.

5 out of 5 stars The One That Started It All.......2005-04-13

This is the must have Kirk Franklin CD to add to your gospel collection. Even though it came out over 10 years ago, this is still my favorite CD of his. As much as I am a Kirk Franklin fan, this is the one that I can listen to straight through without using the skip button. If you don't have it, get it. If you already have it, listen and enjoy it again.

5 out of 5 stars HIP HOP, R&B, SOUL & REGGAE all blended into one.......2004-01-15

This is an absolutely amazing album, the song Till we meet again is a real tear jerker, Silver& Gold a real praise song, Why We Sing my all time favourite song. Speak to me is a real island flavoured song.
Kirk Franklin Presents 1NC
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • AWESOME
  • 1nc
  • Make a joyful noise unto The Lord
  • Coming Together As One Nation in Christ
  • Excellent.
 Kirk Franklin Presents 1NC
One Nation Crew
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ASIN: B00004C4QO
Release Date: 2000-08-15

Tracks:

  1. Interlude
  2. Movin' On
  3. Unconditional
  4. Interlude
  5. Breath Away
  6. Be Like Him
  7. Nobody
  8. Interlude
  9. Donna
  10. Free
  11. Interlude
  12. Hands Up
  13. When You Fall
  14. Could've Been Me
  15. Interlude: Prayer In Schools
  16. Lost Hearts
  17. I Can't Live Without You
  18. In Your Grace

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Although Kirk Franklin's career already has shaped the faces of gospel, R&B, and contemporary Christian music irreversibly, his relentless drive to bring glory to God has not slowed. Similar to 1998's monumental Nu Nation Project, 1NC (One Nation Crew) is an extraordinary design of unity and praise. Comprising 10 culturally diverse vocalists, 1NC both bridges gaps and breaks boundaries by fusing South African and Latin American sounds with R&B, gospel, praise, and pop influences. With each song a new adventure, this project takes the musical scenic route, visiting heated urban grooves and intimate vocal showstoppers. While all but one of the 13 tracks were written by Franklin himself, the fervor and honesty displayed by the vocalists unquestionably demonstrates ownership in heart and soul. Including spoken-word interludes between some of the cuts, the Christ-centered vision of 1NC visits spiritual and social issues with sincerity and jubilation. --Israel Button

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars AWESOME.......2005-10-07

I NEVER HEARD OF THEM BUT WHEN IT SAID KIRK FRANKLIN I KNEW THAT I HAD TO BUY AND WHOLE THIS CD IS AWESOME. YOU REALLY NEED TO GET THIS ALBUM BECAUSE THESE YOUNG PEOPLE ARE ON FIRE FOR THE LORD YOU WILL BE BLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ALL OF THE SONGS ARE FILL WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT. KIRK FRANKLIN DID AN EXCELLENT JOB ON THIS AND THIS IS WORTH HAVING. THIS ALBUM WILL BLESS YOUR SOUL EVERYTIME THAT YOU HEAR IT. KIRK IS AN AWESOME PRODUCER AND SONGWRITER. THIS IS A MUST HAVE.

5 out of 5 stars 1nc .......2005-01-31

I have heard many types of songs and beats all my life, but this cd just takes my breath away. Kirk Fraklin has done it again by combining the most cultural music ever heard. I heard this cd about two years ago and it still keeps having the same power in its music and words. Trust me, you cannot go wrong with this cd. I, for one, would personally add this to any collection.

5 out of 5 stars Make a joyful noise unto The Lord.......2004-01-28

This is an anointed man of God and the group is also. Every song on this cd Kirk Franklin presents 1NC will lift up the Lord and also bless you and I mean every song. no matter what you're going through. Kirk Franklin and the family, Kirk Franklin's Nu Nation is excellent also from beginning to end and God's property as well, all need to have *****. If you want a cd that praises God and you can pump up the volume where ever you are and get your praise on then 1NC is it. I had no idea that this cd was that goooooooooooooood! I hope they make another one. Peace.

5 out of 5 stars Coming Together As One Nation in Christ.......2003-09-07

This album is amazing in every sense of music taste and lyrics. It's about not being seperated by skin color, defects and spiritual beliefs in Christianity. It's about coming together as one nation in the name of Jesus Christ. That's how the name, One Nation Crew, came to be.

The album has many different styles of music on it. It has some Club styled (Movin' On) Latin Salsa (Unconditional) Mature Pop(When You Fall) Soft Rock (Could've Been Me) Hip-Hop (Hands Up) Soul (Donna) R&B (Nobody) and Kirk Franklin even gives off he's own rap in "Nobody"

There's also some African roots on "Be Like Him" where they feature a South African group.

The lyrics all tell different stories and issues. We have the issue of God testing us (Movin' On) Knowing that He's love will always be the best to find (Unconditional) To know He takes pain away (Donna) Helps you when you stumble (When You Fall) and that Jesus deserves all the praise in the world (Hands Up)

Overall, this album has many different sounds, people of races and lyrics. One of the best of 2000. Kirk Franklin keeps it locked and presents you with...1NC!

5 out of 5 stars Excellent........2003-06-29

This group of young people from Texas, Kirk Franklin's new protégés were always rumored to be facsimiles of the other group of young people Franklin brought to the forefront, the double platinum selling God's Property. Though there are a lot of vocal and compositional similarities between the two, considering that they both were produced by the same man, One Nation's vibe is a little different. Composed of an interracial mix of three African American women, three African American males, one Caucasian male and female and one female of Hispanic descent, 1NC, displays their music in every color of the rainbow and influences of their cultures shine through their songs. A strong Latin influence is shown in "Unconditional", with some of it's lyrics being in Spanish. Even with the language barrier Unconditional is definitely one of the hottest joints on the whole project. An international flavor shows through the Crew's first single, "Nobody", which features Franklin and lyrics in Spanish and Italian. African influence is very prevalent in "Be Like Him", an adaptation of the African folksong 'Kwase Kwabonankala'. Of course under Franklin's production there are some 'jeep joints', "Movin' On" and the blazin' "Hands Up" that will fill that prescription quite nicely. Now what's missing, an old school joint and a spiritual ballad the rousing "Breath Away" and, "Free" fulfill those needs. This album is a little different from some of Franklin's other work, but the sound manages to keep up with his consistency of excellence and thought this album is really good, I must admit, the God's Property album was a bit better.
The Nu Nation Project
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Reprocussions in hell? Don't think so.
  • QUIT YA WININ
  • How could you say NO to this project?!
  • What a heathen, backsliding sell out
  • Just Buy It!
 The Nu Nation Project
Kirk Franklin
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ASIN: B00000AFGN
Release Date: 2001-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Interlude: The Verdict
  2. Revolution
  3. Lean On Me
  4. Something About The Name Jesus
  5. Riverside
  6. He Loves Me
  7. Gonna Be A Lovely Day
  8. Praise Joint (Remix)
  9. Hold Me Now
  10. You Are
  11. Interlude: The Car (Stomp)
  12. If You've Been Delivered
  13. Smile Again
  14. Love (Remix)
  15. My Desire
  16. Blessing In The Storm
  17. I Can

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For a man who puts his trust in God, Kirk Franklin certainly seems defensive on the opening "interlude" of Nu Nation Project, which depicts criticism of his controversial hip-hop-tinged gospel as a court trial complete with urgent reporters outside the courthouse. The message, fortunately, quickly moves from Franklin's own problems to those of the world--which, notably, the star refuses to ignore while praising Jesus' name. Whether the Almighty is really impressed by the It's Showtime at the Apollo!-ready oversinging and clichéd R&B production is another question, but if you are, The Nu Nation Project is another helping of what's made Franklin a platinum seller. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Reprocussions in hell? Don't think so........2006-07-15

This was the first "Christian" CD that I ever purchased, and as a result, my walk with God grew from non-existent to electrifying within a small period of time. Kirk's testimony is one that is not always enunciated, but you can feel its presence. His ability to be a Christian without shoving Christianity down your throat is unbelievable, and takes it to another level by still welcoming you into the faith. As a musician, I think that these songs are incredible and inspiring. Where to begin? "Smile Again" always gives me chills, as does "He Loves Me", "Hold Me Now" and "Lean on Me", and I can jam to "Lovely Day", "Riverside", "Blessing in the Storm", "My Desire" and "Revolution" still to this day, and I've had this CD for over six years.

Man looks on the outward appearance, but God looks on the heart. Not only do we not possess the right to judge Kirk Franklin, furthermore we do not possess the ABILITY to. All we can do is judge the outward appearance, but his heart can only be judged by God. And for this man, if his music is any indication of his heart, then praise God.

5 out of 5 stars QUIT YA WININ.......2005-12-15

ok yall this is what i got to say. QUIT HATIN ON KIRK JUST BC HE DOES WHAT HE DOES. YES IT IS DIFFERENT FROM WHAT HE STARTED OFF DOING(which was also good, he's always been a good artist) NO ITS NOT AMAZING GRACE. but still cmon why he gotta be a sell out? whats up with he'll be paying for this in hell? well if you actually paid attention to the words of his lyrics you would know that it is gospel. I've always been a fan of kirk, even when he started otu with the family, gods property and 1NC was good to. I like that he does this type of music. He's trying to reach out to youth and show them that worshiping god can be fun too. maybe yall just to stupid to see it yall religious bigots. yall shoudla known what yall were getting when yall got the album. i aint gonna lie id still jam any album he made today. this album was awsome. i especially like lean on me, something about the name jesus, hold me now, you are, and smile again. they tracks are all good but those listed are especially good. hip sound. positive message. what more could you ask for?

5 out of 5 stars How could you say NO to this project?!.......2005-08-04

I read a review on here that said Kirk Franklin was an unsaved heathen after the money. You DEMON in HELL, how dare you! How can you put your mouth on the messanger of GOD! Many people think Kirk is just a hip-hopper, but I think not. Tell me, who wrote Silver and Gold, Where the Spirit is, and love. All those worship songz! Those songz touch me in a way a person like you could never do. Kirk Franklin is an anointed man of God, you just don't like him cauz you're 150 years old and he not singing Amazing Grace!! The bible says touch not my anointed!! May God have mercy on your soul. But anyway, to the righteous viewers. This is an out standing CD! It'll make you wanna get up and dance and cry at the same time! Please don't be quick to judge. This CD is worth every cent. You will be glad you did. And to that ignorant person who wrote that stupid review, all I got to say is Jesus loves you and you need to get SAVED! And I bet not catch you reviewing Tonex stuff!!!

1 out of 5 stars What a heathen, backsliding sell out.......2005-04-08

Kirk Franklin is a joke, and he will certainly be paying for it in hell. Nu Nation may be a collection of heathen artists that certainly can sing and make (heathen) music, but one of the earlier reviewers is right, there's something VERY not right with him. He's a joke to the Almighty, as are those who have given him such positive reviews on this site and elsewhere, and when the rapture hits, trust me, Kirk will still be here trying to go platinum again. That said, if you're just into a good variety of African-American music types and don't mind the fact that he's not really about God, but indeed himself (and selling you this album) then you have a winner on your hand in this CD.

5 out of 5 stars Just Buy It!.......2004-05-02

If you do not have the CD then you're missing something extraordinary. If you ain't got it then get up, sign off and go to the store and cop it. All the haters stop hatin and just show them some love. It was amazing. Lean on ME, You are and Something about the Name are ridiculously amazing tracks.Also the one with Fred Hammond and Donnie McLurkin. Anyway I ain't gon bore you to death just go buy the CD
Whatcha Lookin' 4
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • THE BEST ALBUM I HAVE
  • THE BEST CHOIR ALBUM I'VE GOT!!
  • Kirk Franklin is # 1
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Kirk Franklin & the Family
Manufacturer: Gospocentric
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ASIN: B00005TSOS
Release Date: 1998-03-24

Tracks:

  1. Savior More Than Life
  2. Whatcha Looin' 4
  3. Melodies From Heaven
  4. Conquerors
  5. Don't Take Your Joy Away
  6. When I Think About Jesus
  7. Mama's Song
  8. Jesus Paid It All
  9. I Love You Jesus
  10. Washed Away
  11. Where The Spirit Is
  12. Let Me Touch You
  13. Anything 4 U
  14. Whatcha Looin' 4 (Remix)
  15. Melodies From Heaven (Skate Remix)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars THE BEST ALBUM I HAVE.......2005-10-06

MY REVIEW IS SORT OF LIKE LIL TONEX (REVIEW DONE)THIS ALBUM IS THE BEST THAT I HAVE. I LOVE KIRK FRANKLIN HE IS OFF THE CHAIN. I LOVE HIS MUSIC. THE WAY THAT HE COMES UP WITH SONGS IS SO AWESOME. YOU WILL LOVE THIS ALBUM FROM START TO FINSIH YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS ALBUM. THIS ALBUM IS FILL WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT AND I LOVE IT AND YOU WILL TO IF YOU BUY THIS ALBUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5 out of 5 stars THE BEST CHOIR ALBUM I'VE GOT!!.......2005-08-01

This album is totally crazy!! This album is full of anointing, beautiful singing, tight choir harmonies, and he even go back to church on this one! This is one of if not the best of his collection. I absolutely love this cd and you will too. You WILL BE BLESSED!! HAYA!! WHEN I THINK ABOUT JESUS AND WHAT HE'S DONE 4 ME, WHEN I THINK ABOUT JESUS AND HOW HE'S SET ME FREE, I CAN DANCE, DANCE,... SEE YOU GOTTA BUY THE CD FOR THE REST!!

5 out of 5 stars Kirk Franklin is # 1.......2002-01-28

All of Min Franklins albums are unique. There is always a song to help and fit someone wether your hispanic, african american, white. It doesn't matter. You'll be blessed. God has truly anionted this young man to do his will ... I love it We love him so we buy two of everything When one wears out we are already prepared . Never go anywhere without a Kirk Franklin CD !!!!
Touched By an Angel: Christmas Album
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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ASIN: B00002MZ53
Release Date: 1999-11-09

Tracks:

  1. If I Can Dream - Della Reese
  2. Christmas Spirit - Donna Summer
  3. I Still Believe - Crystal Lewis
  4. One Silent Night - Jaci Velasquez
  5. Miracles - Kenny Lattimore
  6. God's With Us - Ashley Robles
  7. Breath Of Heaven (Mary's Song) - Amy Grant
  8. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Randy Travis
  9. O Holy Night - Collin Raye
  10. For Such A Time As This - Wayne Watson
  11. Jingle Bell Jamboree - Keb' Mo'
  12. Panis Angelicus - Charlotte Church
  13. An Irish Blessing - Roma Downey/Phil Coulter

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As an incredibly successful TV drama that encourages the perseverance of the human spirit against all odds, Touched by an Angel is a natural outlet for the religious celebration of Christmas. The lineup is a veritable who's who of contemporary country, R&B, pop, and gospel, and the music is all smooth as butter, with pianos twinkling like lights on the tree. Angel star Della Reese contributes the mild R&B-inflected "I Can Dream." Country star Randy Travis, with a bounty of flutes and stringed instruments, adds his Nashville twang to the Elizabethan ballad "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen." Keb' Mo' contributes the finger-pickin' blues surprise "Jingle Bell Jamboree." Charlotte Church, the Welsh-born classical singer who topped the charts at the ripe old age of 12, delivers the incredibly poised "Panis Angelicus." Kirk Franklin collaborates with Crystal Lewis on "I Still Believe." Roma Downey closes things out with the dramatic spoken-word piece "An Irish Blessing." --Rob O'Connor

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Offbeat , but beautiful..........2004-12-15

I bought this CD last year, when the show was still on the air. It took me a while, not being used to blues and so on for Christmas songs, but this year it hit me! Especially haunting is "Breath of Heaven", by Joan Baez - listen to it and you'll know how moving it can be.

5 out of 5 stars My Favorite!.......2003-12-23

This is my favorite Christmas CD!! I thought I had lost it this year, and it made me realize how much it meant to me. I'm buying it for gifts, to share the joy!

5 out of 5 stars Christmas and All Year 'Round.......2003-12-09

This is an album which has unique Christmas songs you might not hear anywhere else, but more importantly, it is an album which has meaning and which can be listened to all year 'round. It has depth and can be felt peronally, something lacking in so much music today. It is at the top of my list for all CD's I enjoy.

4 out of 5 stars com"YULE"ation Cleric : Angelic Aspiring Above Alsos.......2001-10-22

Shepherds awakened in the fields by angles singing in the sky, wise men seeking a child in a manger,peace and hope in the miracle of one life, one birth, one night from which we count all the nights that have come since. It's hard to close our eyes and imagine it as a real event at all. This disc offers a few seasonal standards and many untraditional songs to aid in feeling an angel`s touch and inspiring heart. The compiliers movement between style,tempo,and spirit is with an aim toward truth. I do rejoice in reciting the modern-merry-mirth-making and celebratory orginality that flows from the mouth, here and there throughout and pleasantly out this disc`s delta.~~Merrily Mix~ 1# , 2#1\2 , 3# , 4#1\2 , 6# , 7$ , 8# , 11% , and 13$ ~~Post Script: For those in the Know and\or YULEtide Treasure Seekers get a X out and place upon track 11 "Jingle Bell Jamboree" a bluesy accoustic strummer from Keb' Mo'and track 13`s benediction***buyit*saveit*sharemost*giveit*donateit to the local library***

5 out of 5 stars Not just for December.......2000-12-14

This is a great CD. Any listener should not limit it to airplay in November and December. With the exception of a few tracks, this is more of a spiritual rather than a purely holiday album. Among its srongest songs is Wayne Watson's "In Such a Time as This" and Della Reese singing "If I Can Dream." Any fan of spiritual music and the tv show will love this!

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