daddy's song
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Bobby Jones (singer)
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Dorinda Clark Cole
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God's Property
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Kelly Price
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Papa San
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The Island Inspirational All-Stars - Don't Give Up
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Track 17 from the 1996 comedy movie "don't be a menace to south central while drinking your juice in the hood" ("don't be a menace" for short). Info: "Don't Give Up" Written by Stanley Brown (as S. Brown), Donald Lawrence (as D. Lawrence) Stan Brown Music/Songs by D. Publishing Admin. by Crystal Aire Publishing (BMI) Performed by The Island Inspirational All-Stars featuring Kirk Franklin and The Family, Hezekiah Walker and The Fellowship Choir, Donald Lawrence and The Tri-City Singers & Karen Clark Sheard (as Karen Clark-Sheard) Produced by Stanley Brown Co-Produced by Donald Lawrence Kirk Franklin and The Family appear courtesy of Gospocentric Records Hezekiah Walker and The Fellowship Choir appear courtesy of Benson Records (P) 1995 Island Records, Inc., a PolyGram Company [^^From IMDb^^] -- ManUtdAL3X --
West Angeles COGIC-Little Saints-"Sing A Praise Of Peace"
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www.youtube.com/jerrybrice www.Myspace.com/jerrybrice This is the video I produced and directed for The West Angeles COGIC -Little Saints In Praise album project for gospel label Sparrow Records. The name of the single is "Sing A Praise Of Peace" ,which was written and composed by the incomparable Patrick Henderson,who also produced the entire album. The Little Saints are the childrens choir for the West Angeles church. 20 years ago,Mandela was freed from prison,and the Berlin Wall fell,sending a wave of freedom and hope for a better day all throughout the world! This year we have the blessing of President Barack Obama,a visible,physical embodiment of hope and change. A good song is timeless,and the message delivered by the kids here is still relevant today. The video features the daughter of my friend,and collaborator,Vicki Mack Lataillade,who was at the time,the head A&R person at Sparrow records. She was tiny,but very strong and powerful!I loved working with Vicki,she was always straight up,and easy to work with. When Sparrow moved to Nashville,I tried to get her a gig at Disney through my cousin Matthew....I am glad that did not work out,because she went on shortly after that to create the Gospo-Centric records company,as well as discovering Kirk Franklin....and you know how we love us some Kirk Franklin!LOL. Veteran broadcaster,Larry Carroll did the opening voice-over. I was honored to have an opportunity to do someting for the family,my COGIC family all over,as well <b>...</b>
Lean On Me
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Music video by Kirk Franklin performing Lean On Me. (C) 1998 Gospo Centric Records
Kirk Franklin - Revolution
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Music video by Kirk Franklin performing Revolution. (C) 1998 Gospo Centric Records
Trin-i-tee 5:7 (I Love The Lord)
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With a name based on the verse of John's gospel dealing with the Holy Trinity, the group Trin-i-tee 5:7 burst onto the scene in 1998 and spent the next half decade as one of the hottest crossover Gospel groups, with a number of excellent cuts to their credit. Formed in New Orleans by Angel Taylor, Chanelle Hayes, and Terri Brown, the group came to the attention of GospoCentric Records as a Gospel alternative to such pop girl groups as Destiny's Child and TLC. They signed and hit the ground running with their eponymous debut album and the wonderful ballad "God's Grace," written by R Kelly. The song shot to the top 10 of both the Gospel and R&B and turned the trio into hot property. Their album went gold, then a rare feat for a Gospel album.
Trin-i-tee 5:7 "Holy & Righteous"
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"Holy & Righteous" off of the debut platinum selling album "Trin-i-tee 5:7". ©Gospo Centric Records 1998
Kirk Franklin feat. Da` TRUTH - I Like Me - "I Know, I Can" / "Fur Elise" REMIX/Edit
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*** DOWNLOAD HQ SOUND *** www.mediafire.com ** DOWNLOAD WALLPAPER ** www.mediafire.com Heeeey It's Your Boy!!! How's it goin'? I was bored in the house and I was bored, just felt like making a remix to "I Like Me" by Kirk Franklin. Here it is! If you liked the original and you liked Nas' "I Know I Can" or you lived in 1810 and enjoyed Beethoven's "Fur Elise", you'll LOVE this remix!! This is a special for Kirk Franklin, call it a late Christmas gift. God bless y'all! 051495 Productionz. 8^P www.051495-source.co.cc www.051495-source.fanfusion.org Follow me on Twitter! www.twitter.com Visit Kirk Franklin online! www.kirkfranklin.com Follow Kirk Franklin on Twitter! http Visit Da` TRUTH's official site! www.datruth.net Follow Da` TRUTH on Twitter! www.twitter.com Visit Nas' official website! www.nasgreatesthits.com Visit Beethoven's official website! www.lvbeethoven.com ***** LEGAL STUFF ***** I DO NOT OWN THE MUSIC, VIDEOS, CDs, DVDs, and/or MERCHANDISE of KIRK FRANKLIN. I ALSO DO NOT OWN I Like Me or THE FIGHT OF MY LIFE. "I Like Me" and THE FIGHT OF MY LIFE IS COPYRIGHT (c) 2007 KIRK FRANKLIN & GOSPOCENTRIC RECORDS.
Dorinda Clark Cole - No Not One
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Singing before audiences and congregations since she was five years old has rightfully gained Dorinda Clark-Cole the title as "the Rose of Gospel." Her unique vocal style and unparalleled energy simply bursts at the seams. Her infectious stage performances are still creating a growing fan base everywhere she goes. As a member of the world-renowned Clark Sisters, her raspy alto contributions have always made her stand out as the noted "jazzy" one of her sisters. She is a multi-faceted singer, songwriter, evangelist, administrator and business woman within the kingdom of God. Her blossoming career is taking the world by storm. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Dorinda developed a highly regarded reputation for her churchy, jazz-influenced vocals during her tenure with the equally legendary Clark Sisters. She has long been the sister who startlingly possesses vocal similarities to her mother, Gospel legend and pioneer Dr. Mattie Moss Clark. Dorinda can spontaneously shift a song into its highest gear. Expect to see her break out into her funky, yet sanctified and now infamous "Dorinda Shuffle" when the praise goes up. Just when you think she's about to stop, she shows you just how full of life she is on Clark hits such as the old school smash "Overdose of the Holy Ghost," the '80s retro cut "Time Out," the soulful "Jesus Is the Best Thing," and the megahit "My Redeemer Liveth." Dorinda's energy and vibrant personality is prevalent in her inimitable riffs, runs, and scats <b>...</b>
Dorinda Clark Cole - So Many Times
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Dorinda Clark Cole Killing! Singing before audiences and congregations since she was five years old has rightfully gained Dorinda Clark-Cole the title as "the Rose of Gospel." Her unique vocal style and unparalleled energy simply bursts at the seams. Her infectious stage performances are still creating a growing fan base everywhere she goes. As a member of the world-renowned Clark Sisters, her raspy alto contributions have always made her stand out as the noted "jazzy" one of her sisters. She is a multi-faceted singer, songwriter, evangelist, administrator and business woman within the kingdom of God. Her blossoming career is taking the world by storm. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Dorinda developed a highly regarded reputation for her churchy, jazz-influenced vocals during her tenure with the equally legendary Clark Sisters. She has long been the sister who startlingly possesses vocal similarities to her mother, Gospel legend and pioneer Dr. Mattie Moss Clark. Dorinda can spontaneously shift a song into its highest gear. Expect to see her break out into her funky, yet sanctified and now infamous "Dorinda Shuffle" when the praise goes up. Just when you think she's about to stop, she shows you just how full of life she is on Clark hits such as the old school smash "Overdose of the Holy Ghost," the '80s retro cut "Time Out," the soulful "Jesus Is the Best Thing," and the megahit "My Redeemer Liveth." Dorinda's energy and vibrant personality is prevalent in her <b>...</b>
Lawrence Matthews & Friends Jesus Be A Fence
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From the album "All I Have" Released in 1995, Gospocentric Records Soloist: Arteria Davenport
Tramaine Hawkins - History In Clips
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Tramaine Hawkins was born October 11th, 1951 in San Francisco, California. She first entered the Gospel scene in 1968, singing with The Edwin Hawkins Singers Choir's "Oh Happy Day." She, with her distinctive soprano and extensive vocal range, became better known as a featured soloist with then-husband Walter Hawkins' Love Center Choir. She scored several hits as a solo artist in the '70s while signed to Light Records and releasing now-classic albums such as her 1979 self-titled debut and it's 1983 follow-up Determined. Songs such as "Changed," "Goin Up Yonder," and "Highway" quickly became staples and fan favorites. Following harsh criticism and backlash from the success of her A&M recordings, Hawkins signed with Sparrow and delivered 1988's The Joy That Floods My Soul including the opener "All Things Are Possible." The stellar set quickly re-endeared Hawkins with her core audience. Between album releases, Tramaine made a famous cameo on MC Hammer's 1990 pop-gospel hit "Do Not Pass Me By". She was also honored with a request to sing at the funeral of Sammy Davis, Jr. when the beloved entertainment legend passed away in May 1990. Though Joy That Floods was well received, that studio effort would be eclipsed with the release of the concert recording Tramaine Hawkins Live in 1990. The grandiose recording with its sweeping arrangements and show-stopping medleys of fan favorites would become a benchmark in Tramaine's career. The set eventually vindicated Hawkins in total by <b>...</b>
Dorinda Clark Cole - I'm On My Way To Heaven
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Singing before audiences and congregations since she was five years old has rightfully gained Dorinda Clark-Cole the title as "the Rose of Gospel." Her unique vocal style and unparalleled energy simply bursts at the seams. Her infectious stage performances are still creating a growing fan base everywhere she goes. As a member of the world-renowned Clark Sisters, her raspy alto contributions have always made her stand out as the noted "jazzy" one of her sisters. She is a multi-faceted singer, songwriter, evangelist, administrator and business woman within the kingdom of God. Her blossoming career is taking the world by storm. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Dorinda developed a highly regarded reputation for her churchy, jazz-influenced vocals during her tenure with the equally legendary Clark Sisters. She has long been the sister who startlingly possesses vocal similarities to her mother, Gospel legend and pioneer Dr. Mattie Moss Clark. Dorinda can spontaneously shift a song into its highest gear. Expect to see her break out into her funky, yet sanctified and now infamous "Dorinda Shuffle" when the praise goes up. Just when you think she's about to stop, she shows you just how full of life she is on Clark hits such as the old school smash "Overdose of the Holy Ghost," the '80s retro cut "Time Out," the soulful "Jesus Is the Best Thing," and the megahit "My Redeemer Liveth." Dorinda's energy and vibrant personality is prevalent in her inimitable riffs, runs, and scats <b>...</b>
Lawrence Matthews I Will Praise Him
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From the album "All I Have" Released in 1995, Gospocentric Records Soloist: Lawrence Matthews
Dorinda Clark Cole - We Need A Word From The Lord
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Singing before audiences and congregations since she was five years old has rightfully gained Dorinda Clark-Cole the title as "the Rose of Gospel." Her unique vocal style and unparalleled energy simply bursts at the seams. Her infectious stage performances are still creating a growing fan base everywhere she goes. As a member of the world-renowned Clark Sisters, her raspy alto contributions have always made her stand out as the noted "jazzy" one of her sisters. She is a multi-faceted singer, songwriter, evangelist, administrator and business woman within the kingdom of God. Her blossoming career is taking the world by storm. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Dorinda developed a highly regarded reputation for her churchy, jazz-influenced vocals during her tenure with the equally legendary Clark Sisters. She has long been the sister who startlingly possesses vocal similarities to her mother, Gospel legend and pioneer Dr. Mattie Moss Clark. Dorinda can spontaneously shift a song into its highest gear. Expect to see her break out into her funky, yet sanctified and now infamous "Dorinda Shuffle" when the praise goes up. Just when you think she's about to stop, she shows you just how full of life she is on Clark hits such as the old school smash "Overdose of the Holy Ghost," the '80s retro cut "Time Out," the soulful "Jesus Is the Best Thing," and the megahit "My Redeemer Liveth." Dorinda's energy and vibrant personality is prevalent in her inimitable riffs, runs, and scats <b>...</b>
Vicki Mack CEO/Central South Dist Honored by Ernie Singleton at Pre BET Awards
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Vicki Mack Distinguished Founder and CEO of Gospo Centric Records and Owner of Central South Distribution is Toasted and Honored by Legendary Record Industry Executive, Ernie Singleton at Pre-BET Awards Party at Phillipe Chow in Hollywood, CA.
Rev. Jackie McCullough - "Where I Belong" Featuring Dalon Collins
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from the album "This Is For You Lord" Featuring: The Family (From Kirk Franklin and The Family) Released in 1998, Gospocentric Records Soloist: Dalon Collins
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Rev Spoof
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Spoof of the Revolution Dance by some of the guys. Music: Kirk Franklin - Revolution (c) 1998 Gospo Centric Records
Rev. Jackie McCullough - The Voice Of Jesus
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from the album "This Is For You Lord" Featuring: The Family (From Kirk Franklin and The Family) Released in 1998, Gospocentric Records Soloist: LaKeshia Grandy
Time Will Tell
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A classic by Natalie Wilson & SOP from the self-titled "Girl Director" on GospoCentric Records 2000.
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Vicki Mack Founder /CEO of Gospo-Centric records and Tracy TLuv Founder/CEO of Rushing for Life TV talk about Vicki's Latest venture. Her Purchase of Central South Record Distribution. Vicki is about to be honored by legendary music industry mogul, Ernie Singleton.
Stumble, Walk or Crawl
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Zomba Label Group's Verity and Gospocentric Records, Receives a Leading 22 Stellar Award Nominations
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Fred Hammond, TONEX, Keith Wonderboy Johnson, Natalie Wilson, 7 Sons of Soul and Percy Bady Among the Nominees NEW YORK, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zomba Label Group, currently home to today's foremost Gospel labels Verity and Gospocentric Records received 22 Stellar Award nominations, it was announced today in a press conference. The Stellar Awards, the Gospel industry's most...
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The Family (of Kirk Franklin & the Family fame) has bitten the hand that feeds it in a $1 million lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Tuesday (May 2) over royalties surrounding 1998's The Nu Nation Project as well as the use of the professional name "The Family." Five members of the Family, who are...
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Kirk Franklin
| Name | Kirk Franklin |
|---|---|
| Background | solo_singer |
| Birth name | Kirk Dwayne Franklin |
| Born | January 26, 1970 |
| Origin | Fort Worth, Texas,United States |
| Occupation | Songwriter, record producer, music director, singer, pianist, rapper |
| Genre | Christian hip hop, gospel |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Label | Fo Yo Soul Entertainment, Zomba, GospoCentric, Sparrow |
| Associated acts | The FamilyGod's Property 1NC |
| Url | www.kirkfranklin.us |
Early years
A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Franklin was raised by his great aunt Gertrude, having been abandoned as a baby by his mother. Gertrude collected and resold aluminum cans to raise money for Kirk to take piano lessons from the age of 4. Kirk excelled in music, able to read and write music by ear.He received his first contract offer at the age of seven, which his aunt turned down. Franklin returned to the church, where he began to direct the choir once again. He also co-founded a gospel group, The Humble Hearts, which recorded one of Franklin's compositions and got the attention of gospel music legend Milton Bigham. Impressed, Bigham enlisted him to lead the DFW Mass Choir in a recording of Franklin's song "Every Day with Jesus." This led to Bigham hiring Franklin, just 20 years old at the time, to lead the choir at the 1990 Gospel Music Workshop of America Convention, a major industry gathering.
The Nu Nation Project was released in 1998. The first single, an interpretation of the Bill Withers song "Lean on Me" and produced by Franklin and pop producer Dan Shea, controversially featured several mainstream artists, including R. Kelly, Mary J. Blige and Bono of U2. Together with Crystal Lewis, and the Family, "Lean On Me" and the second single "Revolution" (featuring Rodney Jerkins) were considerable hits, and the album contained a version of another Withers song "Gonna Be a Lovely Day". The Nu Nation Project went on to top the Billboard Contemporary Christian Albums chart for 23 weeks and the Billboard Gospel Albums chart for 49 weeks, and brought Franklin his third Grammy.
In, 2000, The Family filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit for royalties for their work on The Nu Nation Project against Franklin and GospoCentric Records. This saw the end of the "Kirk Franklin & The Family" records, as Kirk went on to become a solo artist, except for his CD Kirk Franklin presents 1NC, which he did in collaboration with 1NC, and was released that same year.
On January 16, 2010 at the 25th Annual Stellar Awards show taping, in Nashville, Tennessee, Kirk Franklin & The Family reunited briefly on stage to perform songs made popular by them in the 1990s.
Solo artist (2000–present)
In 2001, Franklin ventured into new territory, scoring and producing the soundtrack for the film Kingdom Come. The soundtrack featured gospel artists Mary Mary, Crystal Lewis, and 1NC, as well as secular artists Az Yet, Jill Scott, Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men and others. A notable song from the soundtrack was "Thank You" (Kirk Franklin feat Mary Mary).2002's The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin topped the Gospel Albums chart for 29 weeks, was #1 on the Hot R&B;/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and was certified Platinum. The album featured collaborations with Bishop T.D. Jakes, Shirley Caesar, Tobymac, Crystal Lewis, Jaci Velasquez, Papa San, Alvin Slaughter, and Yolanda Adams. This was Kirk's first major release not to garner him a Grammy Award.
On October 4, 2005, Hero was released in the United States. The album was certified Gold on and Platinum on by the Recording Industry Association of America. It made #1 on both the Billboard Top Christian and Top Gospel albums. The first single, "Looking for You", was a hit, as was the follow-up "Imagine Me", which made it onto the R&B; Charts. In December 2006, Kirk Franklin won two 2007 Grammy Awards for Hero. Additionally, Hero was the 2007 Stellar Awards CD of the Year.
Kirk Franklin's 10th album, The Fight of My Life, was released in the United States on . The album debuted on the Billboard 200 at #33 with 74,000 copies sold in the first week. It reached #1 on both the Billboard Top Gospel and Top Christian albums charts, and also peaked at #7 on the Billboard Top R&B;/Hip-Hop Albums Chart. The first single, "Declaration (This is It)," was released on and peaked at #35 on the Billboard Hot R&B;/Hip-Hop Songs Chart. It is reported that Kirk is working on a new album, due in Spring 2011.
Personal life
On January 20, 1996, Franklin married long-time friend Tammy Collins. As a couple, they have two children: Kennedy, born in 1997, and Caziah, born in 2000. In 2006, Franklin appeared with his wife on "The Oprah Winfrey Show." During the show, entitled "Famous Gospel Singer Admits His Addiction to Porn," he admitted to struggling with a porn addiction for many years. Kirk stated in the interview that he sought help through Christian counseling and finally became free of the addiction. As of the interview, he had been walking in sexual integrity for over seven years.
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Tramaine Hawkins
| Name | Tramaine Hawkins |
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| Background | solo_singer |
| Birth name | Tramaine Davis |
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| Born | October 11, 1951 |
| Origin | San Francisco California |
| Voice type | coloratura soprano |
| Genre | Gospel, soul, urban gospel, dance music |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1968-present |
| Label | Light, A&M;, Sparrow/Capitol, Columbia, EMI Gospel, GospoCentric |
| Associated acts | Walter HawkinsEdwin HawkinsThe Hawkins Family |
| Url | myspace.com/tramainehawkins (official site) |
Tramaine Hawkins (born Tramaine Davis) is an American Grammy-,Dove and Stellar Award winning gospel singer.
Biography
Tramaine Hawkins was born October 11, 1951 in San Francisco, California. She grew up in the Ephesian Church of God in Christ located in Berkeley, California, pastored by her Grandfather the late, Bishop E.E. Cleveland. While still in high school, Tramaine and her friends Mary McCreary, Elva Mouton and Vet Stone had a gospel group called The Heavenly Tones and performed at various venues around the Oakland and San Francisco areas. In 1966 they recorded the album "I love The Lord" for the Gospel label, part of Savoy Records, and a 45 for the Music City label called "He's Alright". When Vet Stone's older brother Sylvester, better known as Sly Stone, formed Sly & the Family Stone with their brother Freddie, and friends Larry Graham, Cynthia Robinson, Jerry Martini, and Greg Errico, The Heavenly Tones were recruited directly out of high school to become Little Sister (band), Sly & the Family Stone's background vocalists for their recording. Tramaine left the group and started a very successful solo career. She first started singing on The Edwin Hawkins Singers Choir's single "Oh Happy Day." With her distinctive soprano and extensive vocal range, she became better known as a featured soloist with then-husband Walter Hawkins' Love Center Choir.She scored several hits as a solo artist in the 1970s while signed to Light Records, and released now-classic albums, such as her 1979 self-titled debut and its 1983 follow-up Determined. Songs such as "Changed," "Goin Up Yonder," and "Highway" quickly became staples and fan favorites.
Mainstream career
Tramaine was briefly a member of the 1970s soul female singing group Honey Cone. Honey Cone later recorded the R&B; hit "Want Ads" that ironically made its way back into the gospel genre by being sampled on Mary Mary's 2005 hit "Heaven."Hawkins is both famous and infamous for her mainstream success as a gospel artist. In the mid-1980s, Hawkins signed with A&M; Records and released a pair of dance-oriented contemporary gospel albums. Her 1986 A&M; debut The Search Is Over yielded dance chart singles such as "Child Of The King," "In The Morning Time," and the monster club hit "Fall Down (Spirit of Love)". The latter topped the Billboard Dance Charts to A&M;'s delight.
However, Hawkins was somewhat ostracized by her core gospel music audience who were soured by the lyrically neutral content and heavy mainstream attention her music received. Though "Fall Down" became one of the earliest gospel songs crossover to mainstream charts, traditional fans balked. Nonetheless, Freedom followed in 1987. Freedom produced "The Rock" and its title track as singles. The latter was co-written and produced by The Jacksons.
Nearly 15 years later, "Fall Down" received a resurgence of popularity as gospel singer Kelli Williams recorded a remake of the hit as "Fall Down 2000," produced by avant garde gospel artist Tonéx. Though the song had not been widely acknowledged in the gospel music community, the more than 8-minute extended dance mix was finally included on Tramaine's 2001 collection All My Best To You, Vol. 2.
Return to form
Following harsh criticism and backlash from the success of her A&M; recordings, Hawkins signed with Sparrow and delivered 1988's The Joy That Floods My Soul including the opener "All Things Are Possible." The stellar set quickly re-endeared Hawkins to her core audience. Between album releases, Tramaine made a famous cameo on MC Hammer's 1990 pop-gospel hit "Do Not Pass Me By". She was also honored with a request to sing at the funeral of Sammy Davis, Jr. when the beloved entertainment legend died in May 1990.Though Joy That Floods was well received, that studio effort would be eclipsed by the release of the concert recording Tramaine Hawkins Live in 1990. The grandiose recording with its sweeping arrangements and show-stopping medleys of fan favorites would become a benchmark in Tramaine's career. The set eventually vindicated Hawkins in total by winning a much-coveted Grammy Award for Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album in 1991.
Following her triumphant comeback, she became one of the first gospel artists to sign with Columbia Records when she released To A Higher Place in 1994. Following this album's release, Tramaine took an extended hiatus from recording. New music would not surface until Hawkins' 2000 cameo appearance on gospel trio 's recorded cover of her signature tune "Highway."
Following this foreshadowing, Hawkins delivered the tour-de-force studio recording Still Tramaine in 2001 after signing a new contract with GospoCentric Records. The album would also give a nod to her former career as a dance-floor darling featuring Basement Boys club remixes of the single "By His Strength."
Hawkins again paid final tribute to an African-American legend when she was requested in 2005 to sing at the funeral service of civil rights activist Rosa Parks. Hawkins was also part of the Rosa Parks tribute recording "Something Inside So Strong" from A Celebration Of Quiet Strength featuring other gospel artists such as Vanessa Bell Armstrong and Daryl Coley.
Tramaine has been inducted into the Gospel Hall of Fame. Recently receiving the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award and netting two Stellar Awards for Female Vocalist of the Year and Traditional Female of the Year for her 2007 CD release I Never Lost My Praise (2007). She also sang at James Cleveland's funeral.
Personal life
While married to Walter Hawkins, the couple had two children a son, Walter "Jamie" Hawkins, Jr. and a daughter, Trystan Hawkins with one granddaughter, Jahve Hawkins and one grandson, Jamie Daniel Hawkins.Hawkins now refers to herself as "Lady Tramaine," as emblazoned on the header of her official website. Hawkins lives outside of Sacramento, California with her husband of sixteen years, Tommy Richardson, Jr., and has one stepson, Demar Richardson with two step grandchildren.
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