Kirk Franklin and GloRilla are teaming up again, this time for a new gospel-inspired single titled “This Time.
”Released September 25, the track pairs Franklin’s choir-driven gospel sound with a guest verse from Memphis rapper GloRilla. The song focuses on perseverance, faith and making it through difficult seasons.
“This Time” follows the duo’s previous collaboration, “Rain Down on Me,” which featured Franklin and Maverick City Music and appeared on GloRilla’s debut album Glorious.
The new single was previewed earlier in the week during Franklin’s appearance on Joe & Jada, hosted by Fat Joe and Jadakiss, before its official release.
The track also samples Mandrill’s 1972 song “Children of the Sun,” incorporating its recognizable musical elements into the new collaboration.
This Time” is set to appear on Franklin’s upcoming double album, I Am What I Am, scheduled for release October 30. The 14-track project is divided between contemporary and traditional gospel sounds
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