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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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I Trust You

2

I Believe

3

Impossible

Pastor Mike Jr.

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Let Your Power Fall (feat. Zacardi Cortez)

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I Am (Radio Edit) (feat. Deborah Carolina)

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Worth It

2023

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Dear Future Me

2017

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I Believe Live

2010

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Grace Gift (2022 Version)

2022

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Live Through It

2014

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Encore

2010

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My Life

2022

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Grace Gift

2012

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Dream Again

2019

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Identity

2012

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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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Still Able

Single • 2011

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Trusting God

Single • 2023

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Dear Future Me

Single • 2017

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Encore

Single • 2009

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Never Let Me Down

Single • 2021

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I Forgive Me

Single • 2017

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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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I Believe

Shawn McLemore, James Fortune & Zacardi Cortez • 2.1M views

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Hold On (feat. Fred Hammond & Monica)

James Fortune • 3.2M views

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I Need Your Glory

James Fortune & William Murphy • 80K views

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Let Your Power Fall (feat. Zacardi Cortez)

James Fortune • 3M views

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

James Fortune • 1.6M views

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Still Able

James Fortune • 528K views

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I Am (feat. Deborah Carolina)

James Fortune • 430K views

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For A Long Time (Live at Rock City)

James Fortune • 81K views

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I Need Your Glory / I Believe Medley (Live)

James Fortune • 91K views

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

James Fortune • 967K views

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'10s Gospel

Playlist • YouTube Music

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Easter Sunday Gospel

Playlist • YouTube Music

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20 Year Anniversary!

Playlist • James Fortune • 72 views

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Xmas

Playlist • James Fortune • 129 views

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Dream Again LIVE

Playlist • James Fortune • 2.3K views

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Anthony Brown & group therAPy

816K monthly audience

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Smokie Norful

670K monthly audience

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Donald Lawrence

725K monthly audience

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Jason Nelson

522K monthly audience

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Marvin Sapp

2.27M monthly audience

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William Murphy

887K monthly audience

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Tamela Mann

2.71M monthly audience

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VaShawn Mitchell

978K monthly audience

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Jekalyn Carr

105K subscribers

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Byron Cage

37.4K subscribers