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James Fortune
James Fortune understands that if you preach redemption in the 21st century, you have to make a production of it, and his albums are a bit like urban gospel hip-hop soul revues done show biz style, complete with Fortune's spoken, sung, and shouted encouragements. Since making his full-length debut with You Survived (2004), Fortune has been one of the most successful recording artists in contemporary gospel. Along with several number one gospel singles, he has a pair of Grammy nominations, both for Identity (2012). He entered his third decade of activity with Dream Again (Live from Rock City) (2020) and My Life (2022). Fortune, who was born November 29, 1978, in Richmond, Texas, was raised in the church where his dad was a pastor, and was playing drums by the age of five. He graduated from Kempner High School in Sugar Land, Texas, and then attended Cal State Northridge, and consequently became the choir director at Dimension Church in Houston. As much or more a preacher, choir leader, master of ceremonies, and worship service manager as he is a straight-up singer, Fortune's strength is in understanding how to put gospel and praise songs over to a young 21st century audience, and with his featured choir, (which stands for Free in Yahweh's Abundance), he freely incorporates hip-hop arrangements and urban beats into his recordings.

Songs

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Let Your Power Fall (feat. Zacardi Cortez)
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I Trust You
James Fortune & FIYA
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I Believe
James Fortune
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I Am (Radio Edit) (feat. Deborah Carolina)
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Hold On (feat. Fred Hammond & Monica)
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Albums

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Worth It

2023
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Dear Future Me

2017
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Identity

2012
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Grace Gift (2022 Version)

2022
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Live Through It

2014
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I Believe Live

2010
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My Life

2022
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The Experience

2013
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Dream Again

2019
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Grace Gift

2012

Singles & EPs

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Homesick

Single • 2026
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Trusting God

Single • 2023
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Dear Future Me

Single • 2017
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In The Room: Preluxe

EP • 2025
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Never Let Me Down

Single • 2021
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I Forgive Me

Single • 2017
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In The Room

Single • 2025
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It's Gonna Happen (Radio Edit) (feat. Isaac Carree)

Single • 2021
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Voyage (feat. Waka Flocka Flame)

Single • 2023
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I Am (feat. Deborah Carolina)

Single • 2019

Videos

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I Believe (feat. Shawn McLemore & Zacardi Cortez)

FIYA & James Fortune • 2.8M views
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The Blood Ft. Zacardi Cortez - James Fortune & FIYA Live

James Fortune • 1.1M views
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In The Room (Official Lyric Video)

James Fortune • 648K views

Live performances

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Never Forsake Me

FIYA & James Fortune • 81K views
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Let Your Power Fall (feat. Zacardi Cortez)

James Fortune • 4.1M views
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Miracles

FIYA & James Fortune • 84K views
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I Am (Live) (feat. Jalisa Graham & minon)

James Fortune • 1.2M views
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Completely Yes (Live) (feat. Todd Galberth)

James Fortune • 12K views
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Never Forsake Me

FIYA & James Fortune • 61K views

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'10s Gospel

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Gospel Rave-Ups

Playlist • YouTube Music

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