AMG Review of Kirk Franklin Presents 1NC

Steve Huey
All Music Guide

The title of Kirk Franklin Presents: One Nation Crew doesn't exaggerate: Franklin wrote, produced, and arranged most of the album's material. However, the One Nation Crew prove themselves an extremely versatile performing outfit, crossing stylistic boundaries with aplomb: the record features not only contemporary gospel, but also touches on disparate styles like urban R&B, hip-hop, Latin-style dance, and straight-ahead pop. Overall, it's quite an accomplished debut.