*It’s
official. Kirk Franklin’s 12th album, “Hello
Fear,” debuted on Billboard’s gospel chart at no. 1 and
no. 5 on the Billboard’s Top 200, clocking in as the
fourth highest Gospel debut in SoundScan history.
James “Jazzy” Jordan of EVP Verity
Gospel Music Group congratulated Franklin saying:
“Kirk Franklin is in a class by
himself not just in Gospel music, but in music – period. He
is a genius in the studio, an incredible songwriter and has
a heart and ear firmly poised towards God. His music is
always timeless, and ‘Hello Fear’ is no exception. His
music makes you smile not just today, but everyday.”
Franklin, excited and quite humbled by
the experience, is glad that God has given him the chance to
produce good music.
“I am just humbled. It is a blessing
to know that, after all of these years making music, God
continues to give me songs that people want to hear,” he
said. “I knew going into this project that God was not as
concerned about what I do in the process of this album, but
what I become in the process of this album. I am hopeful
that ‘Hello Fear’ reaches the hearts of everyone who
purchased the CD and helps them along their process of
becoming who God would have them become.”
The music writer hasn’t stopped
moving, despite the album. He’s now working on the new
season of BET’s “Sunday Best” and don’t forget about his
book, “The Blueprint: A Plan for Living Above Life’s
Storms,” is also available.
