The Nu Nation Project
Studio album by
Kirk Franklin
ReleasedSeptember 22, 1998
Recorded1997–1998
GenreUrban contemporary gospel
Length70:59
LabelGospoCentric, MCA
Kirk Franklin chronology
God's Property
(1997) 		The Nu Nation Project
(1998) 		Kirk Franklin presents 1NC
(2000)
Singles from The Nu Nation Project
  1. "Lean on Me"
    Released: 1998
  2. "Revolution"
    Released: 1998
  3. "Gonna Be a Lovely Day"
    Released: 1999
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Rolling Stone[2]

The Nu Nation Project is the fifth studio album by Kirk Franklin. It is his final album in collaboration with The Family and God's Property, the first to feature One Nation Crew, and the only one to feature Nu Nation. Its sequel entitled "Something About the Name Jesus, Pt. 2" featuring Rance Allen, Marvin Winans, John P. Kee & Isaac Carree is on his 2011 album, Hello Fear. It was released on September 22, 1998, and won the 1999 Grammy Award for "Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album".[3] With sales of 3 million units,[4] it is one of the best-selling gospel albums of all time.

Track listing

# Title Time Notes
1. "Interlude: The Verdict" 1:30
2. "Revolution" 5:37 featuring Rodney Jerkins, Background vocals by One Nation Crew; co-produced by Rodney Jerkins
3. "Lean on Me" 5:09 featuring Bono (lead singer of U2), Crystal Lewis, Mary J. Blige and R. Kelly; Background by the Family and Nu Nation; co-produced by Dan Shea
4. "Something About the Name Jesus" 6:07 featuring Rance Allen and Men of Standard, Background by the Family
5. "Riverside" 5:26 Background by the Family
6. "He Loves Me" 5:43 Background by the Family
7. "Gonna Be a Lovely Day" 5:41 Background by the Nu Nation and by the Family
8. "Praise Joint [Remix]" 4:22 Background by God's Property
9. "Hold Me Now" 5:51 Background by Nu Nation
10. "You Are" 3:53 Background by the Family, Gospel Tabernacle Church Choir
11. "Interlude: The Car (Stomp)" 1:25
12. "If You've Been Delivered" 3:34 Background by Nu Nation, O.D. Wyatt High School Choir, featuring D.J. Ernie Green (Ernie G)
13. "Smile Again" 6:52 featuring Donnie McClurkin and James Henderson; Background by God's Property
14 "Love [Remix]" 0:39 Background by Nu Nation
15 "My Desire" 4:17 featuring Fred Hammond Background by the Family, O.D. Wyatt High School Choir
16 "Blessing in the Storm" 3:29 Background by the Family
17 "I Can" 1:23 Background by the Family

Personnel

Production

Vocalists

Instrumentalists

Ref. Album credit notes

Chart performance

Certifications

The album was certified Gold on January 20, 1999 (1999-01-20), Platinum on January 20, 1999 (1999-01-20) 2× Platinum on March 28, 2000 (2000-03-28).[13]

References

  1. ^ AllMusic review
  2. ^ Rolling Stone review
  3. ^ "Past Winners". Grammy Awards. Retrieved April 10, 2013.
  4. ^ Cobb, Mark Hughes. "Gospel singer overcame obstacles". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  5. ^ "Kirk Franklin Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
  6. ^ "Kirk Franklin Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
  7. ^ "Kirk Franklin Chart History (Top Gospel Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
  8. ^ "Kirk Franklin Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
  9. ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1998". Billboard. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
  10. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1998". Billboard. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
  11. ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1999". Billboard. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
  12. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1999". Billboard. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
  13. ^ RIAA website[full citation needed]
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