Kirk Franklin
R&Bcontemporary gospelgospel hip-hop fusion90s gospel modernizationchoir-led gospel
Kirk Franklin (born January 26, 1970 in Fort Worth, Texas) is a platinum-selling musician who blended gospel, hip hop, and R&B in the 1990s. He released his first gospel album, Kirk Franklin & Family, in 1993, and is known as the leader of contemporary gospel choirs such as Kirk Franklin & the Family, Kirk Franklin's Nu Nation, and God's Property. A native of Fort Worth, Texas, he was raised by his aunt, Gertrude Franklin. He developed a talent for music early
Influenced by: Thomas Whitfield, Andraé Crouch, Take 6
- Active:
- 1993-present
- Scene:
- Fort Worth/Dallas gospel scene
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