Kirk Franklin responds to all the backlash surrounding his frequent collaborations with Memphis rap superstar GloRilla.

Theomusicology comes from the groundbreaking work of Jon Michael Spener (1991), which frames how theology is and can be expressed musically beyond the historic foundations of socio-religious practice.

I took up the thought experiment on the differences in how Christian Hip Hop artists define their work. Progressing down this unexpected rabbit hole, varying labels began to surface. I was aware there ...

GloRilla blends rap power with spiritual praise in the new music video for “RAIN DOWN ON ME,” featuring gospel legends Kirk Franklin, Kierra Sheard, Chandler Moore, and Maverick City Music. Directed ...

From spirituals to house and hip-hop, gospel’s history is a story of Black resilience and faith that continues to shape music ...

“For those of you who think Gospel music has gone too far. You think we’ve gotten too radical with our message.” From his use of sampling on the production to the mix of sounds, this song is heavily ...

Genesis can now come as hip hop. Psalms can sway to reggae. The Gospels can be sung by a children’s choir, delivered as African dance music, or performed by a barbershop quartet. With a few clicks, ...

Houston, TX, July 30, 2025 --(PR.com)-- Flash Victorious, CEO of Extraordinary Collective Music, has released his powerful new gospel hip-hop single, “Follow H.I.M.” Inspired by John 12:26, the song ...

Kirk Franklin defended GloRilla from religious critics and said the backlash over their gospel collaborations hurt him.

Gospel music and faith have long been a part of Black culture in the U.S. From hymns that would be sung on slavery fields to anthems of the civil rights movement, gospel has been there. As Black Music ...

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