Whatcha Lookin' 4
| Whatcha Lookin' 4 | ||||
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| Live album by Kirk Franklin & The Family | ||||
| Released | April 30, 1996 | |||
| Recorded | 1995-1996 | |||
| Genre | Gospel | |||
| Label | GospoCentric Records | |||
| Producer |
Kirk Franklin Buster & Shavoni | |||
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Whatcha Lookin' 4 is an American Gospel music album released in April 30, 1996 by Kirk Franklin & the Family on GospoCentric Records.
Background
Whatcha Lookin' 4 is the third album released by Kirk Franklin. It is also the third and final album by Franklin in collaboration with The Family Choir. It also features backup by God's Property. The U.S. release on GospoCentric Records occurred on April 30, 1996.
All the songs on the album were written and produced by Franklin except "Anything 4 U" (produced by Buster & Shavoni) and "When I Think About Jesus", (Public domain, arrangement by Franklin).
Kirk Franklin & The Family: Kirk Franklin, Jeannette Johnson, Keisha Grandy, Terri Pace, Stephanie Glynn, Demetrice "De" Clinkscale, Dalon Collins, David Mann, Darrell Blair, Byron Cole, Jon "J.D." Drummond, Yolanda McDonald, Sheila "Mother" Brice, Tamela Mann, Theresa Young, Carrie "Mousey" Young Davis, Farrell mannings
Track listing
| # | Title | Time | Lead Vocals | Notes |
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| 1. | Savior More than Life | 6:44 | Keisha Grandy | |
| 2. | Whatcha Lookin' 4 | 4:25 | Darrell Blair, Dalon Collins, Tamela Mann, Kirk Franklin; Background Vocals - God's Property | |
| 3. | Melodies from Heaven | 4:34 | The Family | |
| 4. | Conquerors | 8:24 | Dalon Collins | |
| 5. | Don't Take Your Joy Away | 6:35 | Tamela Mann | |
| 6. | When I Think About Jesus | 1:38 | ||
| 7. | Mama's Song | 4:16 | Kirk Franklin | |
| 8. | Jesus Paid it All | 5:04 | Kirk Franklin, Darrell Blair, Dalon Collins | |
| 9. | I Love You Jesus | 7:25 | Teresa Young, Stephanie Glynn, Sheila Brice | |
| 10. | Washed Away | 5:20 | Jeannette Johnson, Carrie Young-Davis | |
| 11. | Where the Spirit Is | 4:03 | Jon Drummond | |
| 12. | Let Me Touch You | 5:26 | Dalon Collins | |
| 13. | Anything 4 U | 5:08 | David Mann, Yolanda McDonald, Demetrice Clinkscale, Darrel Blair | |
| 14. | Whatcha Lookin' 4 (remix) | 4:36 | Kirk Franklin, Dalon Collins, David Mann, & Tamela Mann Farrell mannings | Drum & Synth programming - Buster & Shavoni Mixed by Craig Burbridge, Buster & Shavoni, Dalon Collins, Tamela Mann, David Mann, Chris Simpson, |
| 15. | Melodies from Heaven (skate remix) | 4:18 | Kirk Franklin | Drum & Synth programming - Buster & Shavoni Mixed by Craig Burbridge, Buster & Shavoni |
Certifications and Chart success
The album was certified Gold on August 16, 1996 and Platinum on May 28, 1997.[2]
Whatcha Lookin' 4 was #1 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums Chart and Top Contemporary Christian Chart in 1996. That same year the album reached #3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart and #23 on the Billboard 200 Chart.
Personnel
- Kirk Franklin - Piano & Synths
- Erick Morgan - Drums
- Jerome Harmon - Hammond C-3 & Synths
- Bobby Sparks - Grand Piano, Synths, Hammond Organ, Minimoog, Prophet 5
- Jerome Allen - Bass
- Anthony Thomas - Guitar
- Bryan James - Acoustic Guitar on Savior More Than Life
- Lawrence Robinson - Trumpet
Awards
Awards Wins
Whatcha Lookin' 4 won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album in 1997.
References
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