He has won numerous awards, including 16 Grammy Awards. He is best known for leading urban contemporary gospel choirs such as The Family, Gods Property, and One Nation Crew (1NC) among many others. The true brilliance of Kirk Franklin shines again. Kirk Dewayne Franklin (born January 26, 1970) is an American choir director, gospel singer, dancer, songwriter, and author. Jakes, among others, with the latter joining Franklin on the track "911." There is also a hidden bonus track entitled "J Train," featuring Franklin and DC Talk's Tobymac. Featured throughout are such artists as Donnie McClurkin, Crystal Lewis, Jackie Velazquez, Shirley Caesar, Richard Smallwood, the late Willie Neal Johnson, Yolanda Adams, and Bishop T.D. He relies on his talented background vocalist, along with the all-star list of special guests, to take care of the vocal chores. YouTube Movies & Shows 151M subscribers Subscribe Best-selling gospel icon Kirk Franklin returns to his native Texas for a night of salvation with The Rebirth Of Kirk Franklin Live. Kirk Dwayne Franklin (born January 26, 1970) is an American Gospel music musician, choir director, and author, and is most notably known for leading urban co. Franklin has never been noted or recognized for his singing ability, a fact that he readily recognizes, sticking ever closely to his spoken-word rap. Many naysayers have unjustly criticized Franklin for departing the successful formula of this self-titled debut project, which included the mega-hit "Why We Sing." Well, in that regard, he has returned to the traditional/contemporary-flavored mix of his early work, only with a more progressive feel. The project effectively mixes live tracks recorded in Houston, TX, in early 2001, with some stellar studio tracks. Musically speaking, he has been born again. The title of this project, The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin, says it all. The artistic genius of Kirk Franklin weaves through each of the 17 songs included on this gem. Descubre más música, conciertos, videos y fotos con el catálogo musical online de Last.fm. This project is as close as it gets to having a true, bona fide masterpiece. Provided to YouTube by GospocentricMy Life, My Love, My All Kirk FranklinThe Rebirth of Kirk Franklin 2002 Gospo Centric Records, LLCReleased on: 2002-02-. Escucha gratis a Kirk Franklin Kirk Franklin: The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin.