That Coulda Been Gospel
R&B and hip hop jams that coulda and shoulda been gospel!
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That Coulda Been Gospel - Check out some of your favorite mainstream songs that easily could have been gospel hits!
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Bright – Kehlani - Kehlani's sweet gospel-esque ballad to the next generation gives hope for the bright future they are bound to lead. The contemporary gospel feel is similar to that of early Mary Mary and Mali Music, very inspirational with a strong focus on life's bigger picture. (Photo: Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for vitaminwater)
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Faith – Kendrick Lamar - K. Dot's faith-themed track from Section.80 reminds us to hold tight to our faith in the Lord and no matter how rough or tough your problems may be. As Kendrick searches on how to be a better Christian, he stumbles upon a deep point, "I'd rather not live like there isn't a God than die and find out there really is... Think about it." (Photo: Chris Weeks/Getty Images for Reebok)
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Jesus Walks – Kanye West - Before he was Yeezy or even The Louis Vuitton Don, Mr. West was rocking the hip hop pulpit with the iconic hit "Jesus Walks." As the choir sounds off, Kanye West takes a serious look into the the complexities of faith and spirituality that we endure on a daily basis. (Photo: Roc-A-Fella Records)
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Sunday Candy – Chance the Rapper - The heart-felt and gospel-inspired ode to Chance the Rapper's grandmother moved all of us with its upbeat piano melody. (Photo: Chance the Rapper LLC.)
Photo By Photo: Chance the Rapper LLC.
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Survivor – Destiny's Child - The overall message of this Destiny's Child hit is to "keep on surviving" despite all the obstacles that may occur. (Photo: Sony BMG Music)
Photo By Photo: Sony BMG Music
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Happy – Pharrell Williams - The happy-go-lucky song was not only a feel-good jam, but the lyrics are truly uplifting as well. The world couldn't get enough! (Photo: Universal Studios)
