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Performer: Kirk Franklin
Producer: Kirk Franklin; Harold Martin
Distributor: BMG (distributor)

Notes: Personnel: Kirk Franklin (vocals, spoken vocals, piano, keyboards, hand claps, programming); Shaun Martin (vocals, piano, Hammond b-3 organ, keyboards, drums, hand claps, percussion, programming); Charmaine Swimpson, Ashley Guilbert, Anaysha Figueroa (vocals, background vocals); Joy Hill, Sheri Jones-Moffett, Ryan Edgar, Faith Anderson, Melodie Davis, Dapanie Wright, Darrell Blair, LaTonya Blair, Kurt W. Lykes, Austin Symlar, Malik Baker, Shalece Gibson, Chloe Nicole Kibble, Mark Ryan Kibble, Kenyel Jetton, Jakaylin Jones, Senia Santos, Quincy Gordon, Qai Gordon, Jalon Caldwell, Jade Caldwell, Tracey Jenkins, Toni Jenkins, Charlene B. Smith, Zaire Gordon, Alexandria Johnson, Alondra Johnson, Acaylia Johson, Javian Carr, Jahi Allen, Jacorah Beasley, Jaylen Beasley, Cornell Woodward, Trenity Scott, Jordan Wilson, Denzell Woodward, Ashley Guilbet, Erica Davis, Jana Bell, Melonie Daniels, Myron Butler, Nikki Ross, Ann McCrary, Anthony Evans, Caltomeesh West, Deonis Cook, Isaac Carree (vocals); Doc Powell (guitar, acoustic guitar); Tre Nagella (guitar, drum programming); Tim Rosenau, Rodney Lawson, Todd Parsnow (guitar); Lyndsay Pruett, Seth Ganwer, Charls Dixon, Amy Helman (violin); Elizabeth Lamb, Michael Holub (viola); Lindsey Smith-Trostle, Sari Reist, Matt Butler (cello); DaBoyz'nBarry (strings, horns); Pete Brewer (flute); Doug Moffet, Joe Johnson , Carl Cox (saxophone); Lloyd Barry, Matt Cappy, Vinnie Ciesielski (trumpet); Jeff Bradshaw, Roy Agee (trombone); Phil Lassiter, Tim Titshford, Tim Tishford, Wayna Delano, Keith Anderson, Steve Reid, Dave Monsch (horns); Jerome Harmon (Hammond b-3 organ, keyboards, programming); Jonathan David Wyatt (Hammond b-3 organ, keyboards); AyRon Lewis (Hammond b-3 organ); Braylon Lacy (upright bass); Todd Lawton, Keith Taylor (bass guitar); Terry Baker (drums, percussion); Brian Haley, Robert "Sput" Searight (drums); Jeremiah Haynes, Maulik Smith (hand claps); Pablo Batista (percussion); Ernest "Ernie G" Green, Ernest "Erie G" Green, Ric Robbins (turntables); Wendy Allen, Audrey Anderson, C. Renee Borner, Autumn Cannon, Sonya Chism, Duane Coleman, Esther D. Collins, Natasha Duskin, Joy Fernandez, Rita Giddings-Johnson, LaCracha Holley, LaTonya James, Felicia Johnson, Emerald Joseph, Lilien S. Lima, Marilis Lima, Peter Maxberry Jr., Angela McCarter, Aletha R. Miller, Derrick J. Morrison, Warren Ramsey, Rosalind Reece, Revoydia Richardson, Kyndal Robertson, Vornadette Simpson, Brian Romero Smith, Jenia Smith, Donnis C. Thomas, Henrietta Vinson, Artherene D. Williams, Katrice M. Williams, LaKeisha Wilson, D'Shondra Rideout, Rahsaan Currie, Devon Pettis, Bobby Suiters, Jared Foster, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Choir, James Hill, John Gray, Anthony Brown, Rodney Carter, Tommy Neal, Gabriel Patillo (background vocals). Additional personnel: Issac Carree, Carrington Franklin, Raven Bullock, Princess Nelson, Erica Bedford, Donovan Owens, TobyMac (vocals); Da' T.R.U.T.H., Doug Williams , Melvin Williams, Rance Allen. FIGHT OF MY LIFE continues contemporary gospel singer Kirk Franklin's impressive string of albums combining strong gospel messages with soul, hard R&B, and hip-hop influences. Franklin's testifying lyrics acknowledge struggle on the path to salvation, set to songs ranging from the dramatic ballads "It Would Take All Day" and "Still (In Control)" to the powerhouse celebratory hip-hop of "I Like Me." Special guests include Rance Allen, Toby Mac, the Williams Brothers, and Da T.R.U.T.H.

Hailing from Fort Worth, TX, Kirk Franklin was leading the choir in his Baptist church by the age of 11, and before long, he was contributing material to numerous successful gospel artists. A smash straight out of the gate with his 1994 debut album, Franklin quickly became the biggest gospel star of the '90s, a musical wunderkind who, if he was performing secular material, would probably be ranked with the likes of Stevie Wonder or Prince. Ever the crossover king, he's led a number of ensembles, including the Nu Nation Project and God's Property, to both the gospel and the pop charts.

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