Kirk Franklin On Breaking Gospel Rules, R&B Influences & His Legendary Career • R&B MONE

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Gospel music icon Kirk Franklin joins Tank and J. Valentine on the R&B Money Podcast for an unforgettable conversation about faith, music, overcoming adversity, and revolutionizing the sound of gospel.

Kirk takes us back to his childhood in Fort Worth, Texas, growing up without his biological parents, discovering music in the church, and building a career that would change gospel music forever. He shares the stories behind classics like “Stomp,” “Revolution,” “Melodies From Heaven,” “Why We Sing,” and “Silver and Gold.”

He also opens up about the controversy surrounding “Stomp,” the backlash from traditional churches, working with Rodney Jerkins, his R&B and hip-hop influences, and the business lessons he learned after signing away his publishing early in his career.

Topics Include:

Growing up in Fort Worth and finding faith through music

The early days of Kirk Franklin & The Family

Creating “Stomp” with God's Property

Church backlash and breaking gospel traditions

Working with Rodney Jerkins on “Revolution”

The influence of R&B and hip-hop on his sound

Losing his publishing rights and navigating the music business

Songwriting, perseverance, and his lasting impact on gospel music

From humble beginnings to becoming one of gospel music's most influential figures, Kirk Franklin shares the stories, struggles, and inspiration behind a legendary career.

Hosted by Tank and J. Valentine.

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#tank #jvalentine #rnbmoneypodcast 00:00 – Introduction: Kirk Franklin Joins R&B Money
02:06 – Growing Up Playing Music in the Church
06:43 – Tank, J. Valentine & Kirk Talk Gospel Influences
08:28 – How an Immature Concert Changed His Perspective
12:40 – Kirk Franklin's Influence on Gospel Musicians
15:01 – Childhood, Adoption & Growing Up in Fort Worth
18:47 – How R&B Music Influenced His Gospel Sound
20:32 – Tragedy, Teenage Years & Finding Faith
24:12 – Discovering His Gift for Songwriting
28:04 – Writing Original Songs for Church Choirs
32:43 – Redefining What a Gospel Artist Could Be
34:20 – His First Songs & the Georgia Mass Choir
37:53 – Recording His Debut Album for $5,000
40:11 – Hustling to Get His Music Heard
43:50 – Signing Away 100% of His Publishing
46:32 – Early Success & the Business of Gospel Music
56:57 – God's Property & Creating a New Gospel Sound
1:00:50 – Jimmy Iovine Opens Doors to the Mainstream
1:05:07 – The Story Behind “Stomp” & Church Backlash
1:07:49 – Salt's Verse, the Remix & Controversy
1:10:30 – Taking Gospel Beyond the Church Walls
1:16:02 – The Cost of Breaking Gospel Traditions
1:18:09 – Rodney Jerkins & the Making of “Revolution”
1:19:02 – Why “Melodies From Heaven” Became a Live Classic
1:56:10 R&B Voltron
2:03:00 I Aint Sayin No Names