Notable artists:
Kirk Franklin (2003 The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin)
Donnie McClurkin (2000 Live in London and More)
Mary Mary (2000 Thankful, 2002 Incredible, 2005 Mary Mary, 2006 a Mary Mary Christmas)
Fred Hammond (2000 Purpose by Design)
Yolanda Adams (2007 What A Wonderful Time)
Cece Winans
- 2001: CeCe Winans
- 2003: Throne Room
- 2005: Purified
- 2008: Thy Kingdom Come
Marvin Sapp
- 2002: I believe
- 2003: Diary of a Psalmist
- 2005: Be Exalted
- 2007 Thirsty
- 2010: Here I Am
Hezekiah Walker
- 2001: Love is Live
- 2002: Family Affair
- 2005: 20/85
- 2008: Souled Out
Donnie McClurkin
- 2003: Again
- 2004: Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs
Kim Burrell
John P. Kee
Tye Tribbett
Tonex
Tamela Mann
Tasha Cobbs
James Fortune
Byron Cage
Forever JONES
Deitrick Haddon
Smokie Norful
Isaac Carree
Kierra Sheard
Notable Songs:
“In the Sanctuary” by Kirk Carr
“Praise is What I Do” by William Murphy
“God Favored Me” by Hezekiah Walker
Donnie McClurkin: “We Fall Down”
Smokie Norful: I need you now
Deitrick Haddon: Well Done
Characteristics:
Free-flowing music style
Unique to African American Church History
Still a part of the African American Experience
Contemporary
The Incorporation of Hip-Hop
The incorporation of R&B
