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Lead Performance: Kirk Franklin; Genres: Hip-Hop/Rap, R&B
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Praise the Lord! Brother Kirk Franklin's The Nu Nation Project, his first altar call since 1997's best-selling God's Property, clearly demonstrates R&B and hip-hop's gospel roots. Listen to R. Kelly, Mary J. Blige, and Bono make a joyful noise on ''Lean on Me.'' Hear the gutbucket wails and stirring hymns of his choir, and if you still don't think this is sho nuff sanctified, you may be a heretic. A-


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Posted Oct 02, 1998

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