Whatcha Lookin' 4

Whatcha Lookin' 4 is an American Gospel music album released on April 30, 1996, by Kirk Franklin & the Family on GospoCentric Records.

Whatcha Lookin' 4
Live album by
Kirk Franklin & The Family
ReleasedApril 30, 1996
RecordedMay 1994
GenreGospel
Length1:17:56
LabelGospoCentric Records
ProducerKirk Franklin
Buster & Shavoni
Kirk Franklin & The Family chronology
Kirk Franklin & the Family Christmas
(1995)		 Whatcha Lookin' 4
(1996)		 God's Property
(1997)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
Muzik[2]

Background

Whatcha Lookin' 4 is the third album released by Kirk Franklin and The Family. It also features backup by God's Property. The U.S. release on GospoCentric Records occurred on April 30, 1996 (1996-04-30). The album was recorded about two years earlier in May 1994 but the release date has been delayed three times[3]

All the songs on the album were written and produced by Franklin except "Anything 4 U" (produced by Buster & Shavoni) and "When I Think About Jesus", (Public domain, arrangement by Franklin).

Kirk Franklin & The Family: Kirk Franklin, Jeannette Johnson, Keisha Grandy, Terri Pace, Stephanie Glynn, Demetrice "De" Clinkscale, Dalon Collins, David Mann, Darrell Blair, Byron Cole, Jon "J.D." Drummond, Yolanda McDonald, Sheila "Mother" Brice, Tamela Mann, Theresa Young, Carrie "Mousey" Young Davis


Track listing
#TitleTimeVocalist(s)Notes[4]
1.Savior More than Life6:44Lead Vocals: Keisha GrandyAcoustic Guitar: Bryan James
2.Whatcha Lookin' 44:25Lead Vocals: Darrell Blair, Dalon Collins, Tamela Mann, Kirk Franklin;
Background Vocals: God's Property
3.Melodies from Heaven4:34All Vocals: Kirk Franklin & The Family
4.Conquerors8:24Lead Vocals: Dalon CollinsPercussion Programming: Lawrence Robinson
5.Don't Take Your Joy Away6:35Lead Vocals: Tamela Mann
6.When I Think About Jesus1:38
7.Mama's Song4:16Lead Vocals: Kirk Franklin
8.Jesus Paid it All5:04Lead Vocals: Kirk Franklin, Darrell Blair, Dalon Collins
9.I Love You Jesus7:25Lead Vocals: Teresa Young, Stephanie Glynn, Sheila Brice
10.Washed Away5:20Lead Vocals: Jeannette Johnson, Carrie Young-Davis
11.Where the Spirit Is4:03Lead Vocals: Jon Drummond
12.Let Me Touch You5:26Lead Vocals: Dalon Collins
13.Anything 4 U5:08Lead Vocals: David Mann, Yolanda McDonald, DemeTrice Clinkscale, Darrell BlairMusic Programming & Synth Drums: Buster & Shavoni
Recording Engineers: Bob Tucker (Basic Tracks); Louis "Buster" Brown (Overdubs)
14.Whatcha Lookin' 4 (remix)4:36Lead Vocals: Kirk Franklin, Dalon Collins, David Mann, Tamela MannTrumpet: Lawrence Robinson
Mixed by Craig Burbridge, Dalon Collins, Tamela Mann, David Mann, Chris Simpson,
15.Melodies from Heaven (skate remix)4:18Lead Vocals: Kirk FranklinMixed by Craig Burbridge

Certifications and Chart success

The album was certified Gold on August 16, 1996 (1996-08-16) and Platinum on May 28, 1997 (1997-05-28).[5]

Whatcha Lookin' 4 was #1 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums Chart and Top Contemporary Christian Chart in 1996. That same year the album reached #3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart and #23 on the Billboard 200 Chart.

Personnel
  • Kirk Franklin - Piano & Synths
  • Erick Morgan - Drums
  • Jerome Harmon - Hammond C-3 & Synths
  • Bobby Sparks - Grand Piano, Synths, Hammond Organ, Minimoog, Prophet 5
  • Jerome Allen - Bass
  • Anthony Thomas - Guitar
  • Charlie Paakkari - Audio Mixing
  • Eric Lewin - Audio Mixing
  • Malcolm Harper - Recording Engineer (tracks 1–12, 14–15)
  • Gordon Garrison - Assistant Recording Engineer (tracks 1–12, 14–15)
  • Eric Lewin - Assistant Recording Engineer (tracks 1–12, 14–15)

Awards

Awards Wins

Whatcha Lookin' 4 won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album in 1997.

Charts

References
  1. Allmusic review
  2. Jones, Bob (October 1996). "Kirk Franklin And The Family: Whatcha Lookin' 4" (PDF). Muzik. No. 17. p. 149. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 April 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  3. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 1995-05-27.
  4. Kirk Franklin & The Family - Whatcha Lookin' 4, 1996, retrieved 2023-09-06
  5. RIAA website
  6. "Kirk Franklin Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
  7. "Kirk Franklin Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
  8. "Kirk Franklin Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
  9. "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1996". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 23, 2015. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
  10. "1996 The Year in Music". Billboard. Vol. 108, no. 52. December 28, 1996. p. YE-39. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
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