The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin

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The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin
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Live album by
Kirk Franklin
ReleasedFebruary 19, 2002 (2002-02-19)
RecordedJune 16, 2000-October 18, 2001
VenueLakewood Church, Houston Texas
GenreUrban contemporary gospel
Length78:36
Label
Kirk Franklin chronology
Kirk Franklin presents 1NC
(2000) 		The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin
(2002) 		A Season of Remixes
(2003)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic4/5 stars[1]

The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin is a live album by Kirk Franklin. It is also his debut album after the retirement of his former choir "The Family." The Vocals of Life (which some of the members are from One Nation Crew) serves as background choir the live recorded tracks (shown on the VHS) despite the actual album not directly saying it.[citation needed]

The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin is the seventh album released by Kirk Franklin. The U.S. release on GospoCentric Records and Arista Records occurred on February 19, 2002 (2002-02-19). The album was recorded live on June 16, 2000 at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. Originally scheduled to be released sometime in mid-June or early July 2001, the album encountered multiple delays due to writing and recording songs before finally being released on February 19, 2002.[2]

Track listing[]

  • Unless otherwise noted, information is taken from Discogs.com[3]
# Title Time Notes
1. Intro 2:09
2. Hosanna 5:07 Strings & Horns arranged by Lloyd Barry
3. Caught Up (featuring Shirley Caesar) 5:57
4. 911 (featuring Bishop T.D. Jakes & Scene 23) 4:41 Background Vocals: Scene 23, Angel Taylor, Chanelle Haynes, Ashley Guilbert, Candy West, Eric Dawkins, John Gray, LeDon Bishop, Tamela Mann & Myron Butler
5. The Blood Song (featuring Donnie McClurkin, Crystal Lewis & Jaci Velasquez) 5:36 Strings arranged by Chris McDonald
6. Brighter Day 5:40 Strings & Horns arranged by Lloyd Barry
7. My Life, My Love, My All 6:22 Strings arranged by Chris McDonald
8. Lookin' Out For Me (featuring Willie Neal Johnson) 5:53
9. He Reigns (The Medley) (featuring Papa San) 4:27 DJ Turntables: Ernie Green
Strings & Horns arranged by Shaun Martin & Lloyd Barry
10. Interlude 2:37
11. Don't Cry (featuring Richard Smallwood) 6:08 Piano: Richard Smallwood
Strings arranged by Chris McDonald
12. The Transition 0:46
13. Always 6:44 Strings arranged by Chris McDonald
14. When I Get There 5:41 Strings & Horns arranged by Lloyd Barry
15. Interlude 0:43
16. Outro (The Blood) (featuring Yolanda Adams & Alvin Slaughter) 5:11 Contains a replayed sample from "The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power" performed by Andraé Crouch & The Disciples
17. Throw Yo Hands Up (featuring tobyMac) 4:28 Bonus Track
Strings & Horns arranged by Shaun Martin

"Throw Yo Hands Up" was featured in the Xbox game Project Gotham Racing under the artist name Souljahz.[citation needed]

Personnel[]

Vocalists[]

Note: Most of the vocalists are members of One Nation Crew

Faith Anderson, Joy Willis, Dinora Brandon, Shanika Leeks, Daphanie Wright, Joy Hill, Carinia Hill, Myron Butler, Machelle Robinson, Ashley Guilbert, Karla Nivens, Sheila Ingram, LeTitia Calhoun-Smith, Kendra Greene, Hope Jones, Jana Bell, Nathan Young, Krista Norman, Tierannye Daniels, Tiwanna Phillips, Brandon Kizer, Candy West, Patricia Rangel, Lashonda Watson, Frank Lawson, Heith Guilbert, Douglas Fell, Donald Wright Jr., Cortrinia Holly, Tommy King, Jason Huff, Michael Kimbrow, Demetrius McClendon

Musicians[]

  • Bobby Sparks II: Hammond B-3, Keyboards
  • Shaun Martin: Keyboards
  • Keith Taylor: Bass
  • Lawrence "Peabody" Ferrell: Drums
  • Todd Parsnow: Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
  • Terry Baker: Drums
  • Michael Robinson: Piano
  • Rickey “Bongo" Carthen: Percussion
  • Mark Baldwin: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
  • David Huntsinger: Piano
  • Ernest "Ernie G" Greene: DJ
  • Chris McDonald: Trombone
  • Vinny Ciesielski: Trumpet
  • Quinton Ware: Trumpet
  • Doug Moffitt: Tenor Sax
  • Jim Horn: Baritone Sax, Alto Sax
  • The Nashville Strings: Strings

Chart performance[]

The album debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 91,000 copies.[4]

Charts[]

Certification[]

It was certified Gold on March 20, 2002 (2002-03-20) and Platinum on May 19, 2003 (2003-05-19).[11]

References[]

  1. ^ AllMusic review
  2. ^ Franklin, Kirk. The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin (CD inset). Kirk Franklin. Arista Records.
  3. ^ Franklin, Kirk. "The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin (CD, Album)". Gospo Centric Records. February 19, 2002.
  4. ^ Inc, Nielsen Business Media (March 9, 2002). "Billboard". Nielsen Business Media, Inc. p. 71. Retrieved April 18, 2019 – via Internet Archive. kirk franklin god's property first week sales debut number 3 billboard 200. Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)
  5. ^ "Kirk Franklin Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  6. ^ "Kirk Franklin Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  7. ^ "Kirk Franklin Chart History (Top Gospel Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  8. ^ "Kirk Franklin Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  9. ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2002". Billboard. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  10. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2002". Billboard. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  11. ^ "Home". RIAA. Retrieved April 18, 2019.
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