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Gospel singer Erica Campbell, of the duo Mary Mary who has experienced solo music success with her Help and Help 2.0 albums, is defending her decision to bring edgy new sounds to the gospel music industry like “I Luh God,” despite heavy criticism from some fans.
After some fans questioned the the 43-year-old singer’s decision to blend God centered lyrics over an edgy “trap music” beat frequently heard in secular settings, the first lady of California Worship Center church is speaking up.
“They’re used to (me) very pulled up and polished and singing ‘Yesterday’ and ‘Help.’ But, I just wanted to have fun, declare my love for God and at the same time reach an audience that I think the gospel community sometimes ignores,” Campbell told CNikky.com ” There is Christian hip-hop but I feel that more caucasian children gravitate to it. So, I figured, you’re my people so, let me get with my folks!”
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source: TheChristianPost.com
Erica Campbell Says Christians Need to Think Before Criticizing One Another After ‘I Luh God’ Criticism was originally published on praisecleveland.com
