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The Nu Nation Project by Kirk Franklin

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  • Wow, wow, and a little wow

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Mar 5, 2002
    Pros: Kirk is the most talented Christian artist
    Cons: Would have liked another 10 tracks on the CD!! :)

    Summary: This to date is still the most listened to CD in my case of about 150 CD's. I am seriously concerned about it beginning to wear out (I can see the wear and tear on it). Kirk really uses this CD to help us understand what he is thinking, there ... read more

  • The Project

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Oct 21, 2012
    Pros: Flows nicely and some really good songs
    Cons: Some songs a little too much

    Summary: Kirk is one of the more talented Christian artists out there with intersting arrangements of rhythm and beat. I love his use of horns in this album, but thought some of the songs were a little too much on the hip hop side and less on the ... read more

  • New Nation of "Stompers"

    Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Sep 6, 2000
    Pros: The blended mixture of Rock, Pop and Gospel.
    Cons: The church-like endings are a bit much.

    Summary: When I was introduced to Kirk Franklin, it was not through radio, not the record store nor was it in church. I was in watching Letterman. I was amazed!! You usually do not hear any music of this kind on a late night talk show. The way the people ... read more

  • Kirk Franklin's Nu Nation CD touches the soul

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jun 12, 2000
    Pros: lyrics, instrumental and choir background
    Cons: no cons apply

    Summary: Kirk Franklin's latest CD, "Nu Nation Project" is excellent. It incorporates contemporary hip-hop music with traditional gospel choir arrangements and brings forth a positive, encouraging and uplifting message. Kirk Franklin is indeed a musical ... read more

  • Kirk Franklin -- Messenger From God, or a gospel pimp?

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Apr 26, 2000
    Pros: Gospel
    Cons: Gospel/R&B/Rap -- no set Genre

    Summary: I first heard Kirk Franklin's voice when he sang a duet on a song named "Joy". If you listen to that song, and what is on this "Nu Nation Project", you will hear and even see (if you watch the video) a big difference. I ... read more

  • Totally behind him, now.

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Apr 26, 2000
    Pros: Great style, energy, sound, and message
    Cons: none

    Summary: Ok, many people know that Mr. Kirk Franklin is an artist among artists. He has passed barriers and boundaries that have never been passed before by any other gospel artist. I myself, being a singer, admire his achievements. However, when he released ... read more

  • Kirk Franklin Nu Junk!

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Apr 13, 2000
    Pros: If you like nice rap and r&b
    Cons: It's not a gospel album

    Summary: Kirk Franklin's Nu Nation Project is suppose to be a gospel album however it sounds like a hip-hop soulful R&B record. Sure he puts a few Amen's and Jesus's and some shouting, but that's it. Kirk Franklin has found a way to commercial gospel music ... read more

  • Bold!

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Apr 12, 2000
    Pros: Boldness of faith in Christ
    Cons: For soul people only.

    Summary: I heard one song off of this album and I had to get it. Is is an awesome CD for the young and even adults that have soul! It is a must if you live in a hood or even in your schools. Awesome to get your youth group on their toes and dancin and liftin ... read more

  • Great R&B Sound

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Mar 27, 2000
    Pros: A very good album that's a cut above the rest.
    Cons: Scenes included have not much meaning.

    Summary: If there is one R&B Gospel Album you are considering getting, buy this one. Kirk Franklin has put together an album that has great soulful music with strong Christian moral values in the lyrics. There are so many songs that can hit the ... read more

  • Kirk Reaches Teens

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Feb 24, 2000
    Pros: Great Music!
    Cons: Most adults probably won't enjoy this.

    Summary: I have a few of Kirk Franklin's CD's and "Frankly", I enjoy all of them especially this one. This CD has a variety of music that jams and with some touching lyrics that touch the heart. All of the teens that sing on this great CD have what it ... read more

  • The Nu Nation Project

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Feb 17, 2000
    Pros: Awsome sound!! BUY IT NOW!
    Cons: Nothing bad about this cd

    Summary: The Nu Nation Project by Kirk Franklin is his best CD yet. Buy it. I first heard it when my cousin brought it over, I bought the CD the next day. I listen to it all the time. Ok, well first off, when you first start the CD on track one, you will hear ... read more

  • WHOLESOME Rap/R&B for Teenagers

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Feb 2, 2000
    Pros: You can dance to this/teenagers more open to listen if its got a good beat
    Cons: Too many slow songs

    Summary: Kirk Franklin is REVOLUTIONARY! His latest release, "The Nu Nation Project" is spectacular. The Billy Graham Crusade recently came to our area and Kirk Franklin was the "Youth Night" headliner, along with DC Talk. This man is ... read more

  • Confused Young Folks

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jan 14, 2000
    Pros: Slower songs-More inspirational
    Cons: Faster songs-Too Worldly

    Summary: When I first listened to this CD I felt as if it was a very inspiring CD that Kirk has out,but when it came to the point of Revolution and the more faster tempo songs I really lost focus as to what type of CD I was listening to, it really sent out a ... read more

  • This Will Touch Your Soul...

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jan 11, 2000
    Pros: great lyrics, soul stirring music
    Cons: only con is that it ends too soon!

    Summary: What a sound! Kirk Franklin has brought together just the right balance of hip-hop, funk, ballads, and gospel. You will not be disappointed with this album. Several of the songs moved me to tears. The lyrics are full of the word of God. This is so ... read more

  • Kirk Franklin's Music is an inspiration for new age Gospel lovers.

    Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jan 6, 2000
    Pros: very inspirational to listen too.
    Cons: Must be open minded.

    Summary: The New Nation Project by Kirk Franklin is very creative and dynamic for the new age Gospel lover. It is time to express the "love of Christ", in many different ways. I think his music is inspirational and informative to the listener. The song ... read more

  • HALLELUJAH!!!!Best One Yet!!!

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Dec 22, 1999
    Pros: Learning about Jesus, Surrendering to God
    Cons: To many songs on one CD

    Summary: I loved Kirk Franklin's NU NATION PROJECT, because it is really original. When you take the time and listen to each song, from the first to the last song, it is so compelling! The first song leads you into the next song, and so on. Each one makes you ... read more

  • It is a song that lifts burdens from the heart. and it is soul edifying.

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Dec 21, 1999
    Pros: It is very pleasing to the ear, and it lifts people up when they are down.
    Cons: They had more of praise that Worship.

    Summary: The Nu Nation project is a very unique Gospel music, that reaches out to both the youths, and the adults. It re-assures people about the undying love that God has for us.It also tells about the wonders and miracles God can perform in our lives. It was ... read more

  • blessing in the storm

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Dec 12, 1999
    Pros: great album,....keep spreading the gospel Kirk
    Cons: n/a

    Summary: Kirk Franklin has great music and also lyrics....The song entitled There is a blessing in the storm is so true because no matter how big or how small the storm a blessing always comes out of it.. It does not matter how that storm looks God always bring ... read more

  • Are you ready...for a REVOLUTION?!

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Nov 18, 1999
    Pros: awesome trial, lyrics, content, balance of mellow(er) and upbeat songs
    Cons: a little excessive on the talking between songs-the guy's annoying! (It's not Kirk)

    Summary: You want straight-to-the-point gospel music with a flare of attitude? Kirk Franklin's Nu Nation Project is an great CD! It starts with the mock trial which is pretty intense for a CD, and goes straight into the Revolution song. The words and music to ... read more

  • Are You Ready for a Revolution?

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Nov 13, 1999
    Pros: GREAT MESSAGE
    Cons: Songs need to be shorter

    Summary: The CD Nu Nation Project, by Kirk Franklin, is an awesome CD! It contains a lot of good upbeat songs. The lyrics talk a lot about the world's problems. The CD has thirteen great songs that are very uplifting to the soul. Teenagers would enjoy this CD ... read more

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