“I'm just trying to humbly, lovingly communicate, at our best, we're still not our best,” he said. In reference to the album's title and message, Franklin explained to Ebro that there's no expiration date on God's love. His stirring messages of overcoming hardship ring especially true in 2019, addressing economic woes and gun violence on “OK.” R&B rules the day on “Love Theory,” with its hearty chorus and Franklin’s testifying. “Spiritual” adds a New Orleans second line, boosting the fun value. In this video, he demonstrates his gospel music roots with a bass cover of Love Theory by Kirk Franklin. Mp3 Album LONG LIVE LOVE is Franklin’s thirteenth studio album and his first since his penultimate Grammy winning album Losing My Religion (2015). Travis Dykes is a popular youtube instructor and bassist. In reflection, Franklin offers a sobering reflection of the need not to be sidetracked by fame. “Just for Me” has enticing rimshots and sped-up vocals, perhaps an homage to his pal Ye. Kirk Franklin Love Theory Bass Cover by Travis Dykes. On July 10th Gospel music veteran Kirk Franklin was surprised with a Gold plaque certification for his 'Best Gospel Song' award-winning single 'Love Theory.' The song was the lead single from Franklins 12th studio album Long, Live, Love. “We can’t have a conversation about God without the foundational truth: He loved you before you knew about Him,” Franklin told Apple Music’s Ebro Darden.įranklin continues to push gospel into interesting musical spaces. Long Live Love reminds listeners that love is everywhere. 1 reign to eight weeks on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs chart for the period ending March 30. Love Theory, the set’s lead single, has now extended its No. The project marks the 13-time Grammy Award winner’s 13th studio album, being issued through his Fo Yo Soul Recordings and RCA Records. Whether you discovered Kirk Franklin through his breakthrough “Stomp” in 1997 or Kanye West’s “Ultralight Beam” in 2016, the gospel artist’s message of the Lord's good word remains timeless. Love Theory (Remix), the new single from Kirk Franklin x Wyclef Jean, is available now at digital music providers. Kirk Franklin’s new album Long Live Love is now available.