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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.

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Let Your Power Fall (feat. Zacardi Cortez)

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I Believe

3

I Still Trust You (Live)

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Impossible

Pastor Mike Jr.

5

I Trust You

James Fortune & FIYA

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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

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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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Live Through It

Single • 2013

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Voyage (feat. Waka Flocka Flame)

Single • 2023

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I Am (feat. Deborah Carolina)

Single • 2019

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Trusting God

Single • 2023

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Dear Future Me

Single • 2017

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I Believe (feat. Shawn McLemore & Zacardi Cortez)

FIYA & James Fortune • 2.5M views

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Trusting God

James Fortune & Monica • 652K views

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Favor of God (feat. Zacardi Cortez)

James Fortune • 199K views

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I Am (feat. Deborah Carolina)

James Fortune • 846K views

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Still Able

James Fortune • 565K views

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Hold On (feat. Fred Hammond & Monica)

Fred Hammond & Monica • 728K views

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Hold On

FIYA & James Fortune • 3.3M views

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I Forgive Me

James Fortune • 790K views

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In The Room

James Fortune • 580K views

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Never Let Me Down

James Fortune • 328K views

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Let Your Power Fall (feat. Zacardi Cortez)

James Fortune • 3.7M views

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All I Want (Live) (feat. Minon Sarten)

James Fortune • 1.7M views

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The Rock City Church - Tribute to James Fortune - Pastor Mike, Zacardi Cortez & More (feat. Zacardi Cortez)

James Fortune • 124K views

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I Still Trust You (Live)

James Fortune • 1.2M views

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For A Long Time (Live at Rock City)

James Fortune • 107K views

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Pastor Mike Jr. & Kierra Sheard-Kelly Open 38th Stellar Awards (Performance) “MIRACLES & IMPOSSIBLE”

Pastor Mike Jr. • 161K views

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I Am (Live) (feat. Jalisa Graham & Minon Sarten)

James Fortune • 1.1M views

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Completely Yes (Live) (feat. Todd Galberth)

James Fortune • 5.4K views

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I Need Your Glory / I Believe Medley (Live)

James Fortune • 188K views

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All I Want (Live)

James Fortune • 15K views

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'10s Gospel

Playlist • YouTube Music

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Gospel Hotlist

Playlist • YouTube Music

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Easter Sunday Gospel

Playlist • YouTube Music

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Dream Again LIVE

Playlist • James Fortune • 2.6K views

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In the Room album

Playlist • James Fortune • 701 views

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Xmas

Playlist • James Fortune • 199 views

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20 Year Anniversary!

Playlist • James Fortune • 103 views

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Tamela Mann

3.89M monthly audience

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Kierra Sheard

567K monthly audience

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Brian Courtney Wilson

245K monthly audience

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J Moss

40.7K subscribers

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Kurt Carr

617K monthly audience

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Byron Cage

42.9K subscribers

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Zacardi Cortez

2.06M monthly audience

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William Murphy

820K monthly audience

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Le'Andria Johnson

375K monthly audience

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Jason Nelson

535K monthly audience