Black gospel music artist
Black gospel music artist information : We have picked out some of the best current contemporary Black gospel music artist:
Kirk Franklin
Kirk Franklin has generated a sensation since his first album in 1993, it went platinum, a first for gospel music. His followup records have also been a huge success, and his 2002 release the Rebirth of Kirk Franklin was acclaimed as a masterpiece, he followed this up with hip hop style urban release.
Deitrick Haddon
A jack of all trades with aspects of Latin, hip hop, soul and R and B all melded to produce high quality urban gospel, Deitrick hasnt always figured prominantly in the main stream focus, but dont let that put you off.
Yolanda Adams
Giving up a career in teaching during the 80's, Adams decided to use her undoubted skill to spread the good word through her music. She revitalized some older style christian sounds, adding and R and B flavour and some seriously modern sounds.
Fred Hammond
Hammond rose from gospel group Commissioned, he writes and produces his own material, as well of course as performing it, in his very own contemporary gospel style.
Smokie Norful
Smokie in name only, as gospel singers dont come much smoother than this, he mixes silky R and B tones with his dynamic voice effortlessly, his pure ability won him the title of 2003 Billboard magazines artist of the year! He has worked with the best, including the legendary Stevie Wonder.
Mary Mary
Sister act Mary Mary took the pop world by storm in 2000 when they launched their mainstream careers, their debut album went platinum and one of the singles from the album 'Shackles' made a huge impact, laying down the bench mark for popular contemporary gospel music.