Long, Live, Love

Long Live Love is the twelfth studio album from Kirk Franklin. RCA Inspiration, a division of RCA Records, alongside Fo Yo Soul Recordings released the album on May 31, 2019.[1] The album received two Grammys at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, where it won Best Gospel Album and the single "Love Theory" won Best Gospel Song.[2][3]

For other uses, see Long Live Love.
Long Live Love
Studio album by
Kirk Franklin
ReleasedMay 31, 2019 (2019-05-31)
GenreChristian R&B, urban contemporary gospel, R&B
Length49:35
LabelRCA Inspiration, Fo Yo Soul
Kirk Franklin chronology
Losing My Religion
(2015)		 Long Live Love
(2019)

Background

Following the release of the first single, "Love Theory", the title of the album was announced in March 2019 along with its release date and an upcoming tour in support of the album.[4]

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Hallels[5]

Timothy Yap of Hallels.com gave the album a positive review, rating the album 4 stars out of 5. In his review he said " It canvasses a plethora of topics from social hatred to idolatry to the Cross. It exposes us to all sub-genres of Gospel music" from old school choir to soul-massaging ballads. In short, this album contains everything we love about Franklin."

Track listing
No.TitleLength
1."F.A.V.O.R"4:31
2."Love Theory"4:11
3."Idols"3:26
4."Just for Me"4:35
5."Father Knows Best"6:31
6."OK"3:56
7."Strong God"4:05
8."Forever/Beautiful Grace"7:10
9."Spiritual"5:24
10."Wynter's Promise"5:46

Personnel

Musicians
  • Kirk Franklin: Keyboards
  • Shaun Martin: Keyboards, Programming, Additional Keyboards
  • Mark Lettieri: Guitar
  • Kermit Wells: Hammond B-3
  • Matthew Ramsey: Bass
  • Caziah Franklin: Drums
  • Maxwell Stark: Programming
  • Johnnie Murray: Guitar
  • Mike Bereal: Hammond B-3
  • Keith Taylor: Bass
  • Terry Baker: Drums
  • Philip Lassiter: Trumpet
  • Doug DeHays: Saxophone
  • Erik Hughes: Trombone

Vocalists
  • Anaysha Figueroa
  • Charmaine Broome
  • Melodie Rose
  • Amber Bullock
  • Darian Yancey
  • Minon Sarten
  • Emerald Boyd
  • Sharon Willingham
  • Deon Yancey
  • Eric Dawkins
  • Isaac Carree
  • Michael Bethany

Charts
Chart (2019) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[6] 20
US Top Gospel Albums (Billboard)[7] 1
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[8] 12

References
  1. Long Live Love iTunes
  2. Kirk Franklin Wins Best Gospel Performance/Song | 2020 GRAMMYs
  3. Grammys 2020: Best Gospel Album goes to Kirk Franklin for 'Long Live Love'
  4. Mitchell, Gail (March 27, 2019). "Kirk Franklin Announces 'Long Live Love' Album and Tour Dates: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  5. Lacy, Dwayne (May 28, 2019). "Kirk Franklin "Long Live Love" Album Review". Hallels. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  6. "Kirk Franklin Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
  7. "Kirk Franklin Chart History (Top Gospel Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
  8. "Kirk Franklin Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
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