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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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I Believe
James Fortune
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I Trust You
James Fortune
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Impossible
Pastor Mike Jr.
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Let Your Power Fall
James Fortune & FIYA
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I Am (Radio Edit) (feat. Deborah Carolina)
James Fortune

Albums

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Worth It

Album • 2023
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Dear Future Me

Album • 2017
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Encore

Album • 2009
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Grace Gift (2022 Version)

Album • 2022
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Live Through It

Album • 2014
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James Fortune & FIYA

Album • 2009
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My Life

Album • 2022
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Grace Gift

Album • 2012
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Dream Again

Album • 2019
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Identity

Album • 2012

Singles

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Voyage (feat. Waka Flocka Flame)

2023
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I Am (feat. Deborah Carolina)

2019
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Still Able

2011
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Trusting God

2023
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Dear Future Me

2017
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Encore

2009
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Never Let Me Down

2021
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I Forgive Me

2017
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It's Gonna Happen (Radio Edit) (feat. Isaac Carree)

2021
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Live Through It

2013

Videos

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I Believe (feat. Shawn McLemore & Zacardi Cortez)

Fiya Fortune • 1.5M views
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I Am (Live) (feat. Jalisa Graham & Minon Sarten)

James Fortune • 917K views
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For A Long Time (Live at Rock City)

James Fortune • 62K views
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All I Want (Live) (feat. Minon Bolton)

James Fortune • 1.5M views

Featured on

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Christmas Gospel

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Easter Sunday Gospel

Playlist • YouTube Music
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We've Got Faith

Playlist • YouTube Music
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All-Time Gospel Hits

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Gospel Hotlist

Playlist • YouTube Music
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'10s Gospel

Playlist • YouTube Music

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