The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin [LIVE]

Kirk Franklin

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 19, 2002)
• Original Release Date: February 19, 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Live
• Label: Gospocentric
• ASIN: B00005Y40I
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (148 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,009 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

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Never one to shy away from revealing himself and doing so unconventionally, Kirk Franklin returns to the charts with his strong statement of faith in the conceptual Rebirth of Kirk Franklin. From the deeply personal opening, "Intro," to the ending, "Outro (the Blood)," Franklin takes us on a journey of faith littered with doubt, struggles, and a sincerity that's hard to resist. This mostly live release includes a handful of cameo appearances by the likes of Bishop T.D. Jakes, Yolanda Adams, and Jaci Velasquez. Such a diverse group of guests mirrors the accessibility of Franklin's music on this release. Ably backed by a tight band and the powerhouse Vocals of Life choir, Franklin takes no prisoners on the blistering "Hosana," "Caught Up," and the Rasta-flavored "He Reigns," featuring Papa San. Franklin's songwriting prowess also surfaces in quieter numbers like "Don't Cry" and "Always." Throughout his meteoric career, Franklin has skillfully combined soul, gospel, hip-hop, and pop into a multicolored tapestry. On Rebirth, Franklin's colors have never shown brighter. --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Anointed Songs for This Season, February 20, 2002

By	Shane Wall (Orangeburg, SC United States) - See all my reviews

I thank God for bringing this GREAT rebirth to Kirk Franklin! I am certain that his testimony is what each of us hear in the lyrics and melodies of these songs. As you listen to these soulful songs, listen to them within yourself! You will then find that there may be a kinship with Kirk Franklin's love for God that you and he share!
The nickname for this project is "The Church Project" and it fits! The guest Gospel artists present their gifts before the Lord on this project in the true spirit of worship and praise!
Bishop T. D. Jakes adds wisdom and a great seasoned voice to the dialog he and Kirk employ. This song ministers to the pain, fear and aimless wonder of those desperate for answers of peace from God.
If you love Gospel music filled with the presence of God, invest this CD, tape and (I believe) soon coming video into your life and those whom you love! You will be blessed prosperously for it!

27 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars KIRK has gone back to his ROOTS!, February 23, 2002

By	Dondrick Taylor (Salisbury,Maryland USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The rebirth of Kirk Franklin is one of his BEST yet.
This True Man of GOD has done it again.
When you think you know Kirk's style of music than he will change and flips the scrip of us.
My GOD the MAN has a GIFT from THE ALMIGHTY HIMSELF.
Each track on this CD is so POWERFUL even the traditional church folks will love it.

HOSANNA: HE DID THIS SONG ON THE STELLA AWARDs AND ROCK THE HOUSE LOVE IT A 10+++

CAUGHT UP: 10+++ KIRK AND PASTOR SHIRLEY CAESAR TOGETHER BLOW MY MIND AND STRENGTHEN MY SPIRIT

911: NOTHING TO SAY BUT A 10+++

THE BLOOD SONG: HE DID THIS ON THE B.E.T. CELEBRATION TO GOSPEL MUSIC WITH DONNIE MCCLURKIN, CRYSTAL LEWIS AND JACI VELASQUEZ. OH MY GOD I CRYED AND CRYED AND CRYED! BEAUTIFUL 10++++++++++++

BRIGHTER DAY: COME AND GET YOUR PRAISE ON ON THIS SONG 10++++

MY LIFE, MY LOVE, MY ALL: BEAUTIFUL KIRK CRYED AGAIN 10+++++++

LOOKIN' OUT FOR ME: 10

HE REIGNS: NOW THIS IS MY JAM. I JUST LOVE THIS SONG. I HAVE
ALWAYS LOVE "AWESOME GOD". BUT THIS IS JUST PHAT. 10+++++++++++

DON'T CRY: I DID CRY 10+

THE TRANSITION: 10

ALWAYS: I CRYED AGAIN 10+

WHEN I GET THERE: 10+++ YOU GO KIRK

OUTO THE BLOOD: WITH YOLANDA ADAMS AND ALVIN SLAUGHTER MAY GOD IT MAKE YOU WANTED MORE AND MORE AND MORE OF THEM SINGING THE SONG AND I DID CRY 10++++++++

THROW YO HANDS UP: NOW THIS SONG HAS TO GROW ON ME BUT IN TIME I THINK I WILL LOVE IT 7

THIS CD IS A MUST TO BUY.
KIRK FRANKLIN HAS DONE IT AGAIN.
THIS IS HIS BEST WORK.
BUY THIS CD AND FELL THE HOLY SPIRIT ON EACH AND EVERY SONG AND LET ME KNOW IF YOU CRY AS MUCH AS I DID.
GOD BLESS YOU!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One Kirk Franklin's classics........, March 20, 2002

By	Toriano "sl600m5" (Maryland) - See all my reviews

I noticed over the last few years that my man Kirk came under tremendous fire for his fushion of Hip-Hop sound and R&B artists into gospel music. But contrary to what others believed he has gone back to the basics. On, The Rebirth Of Kirk Franklin, he reinvents himself and his sound. The entire album is live with the exception of one track. However one element that stayed the same is Kirk's writing skills and style. The opening song, Hosanna, has such a powerful sound to it. It is upbeat, but highly annointed. This trend continues throughout the album, and the guest appearnces by a variety of Gospel and Christian artists including, Richard Smallwood,T.D. Jakes, Shirley Caesar,Crystal Lewis and DC Talk, adds diversity.This album contains all of the trademarks Kirk has developed throughout his ministry, and shows us he can't be stopped with God as his inspiration. I know you will love this album as much as I do, so pick it up. It's a CLASSIC.