Kirk Franklin's New CD “The Fight of My Life” In Stores December 18

New York, NY - Fo Yo Soul Entertainment/Zomba Gospel recording artist KIRK FRANKLIN, the top-selling Contemporary Gospel artist in Soundscan history, will add another tour de force to his vast discography with the forthcoming release of his seventh CD, THE FIGHT OF MY LIFE.  Franklin, who is credited with revolutionizing gospel music, will release this exceptional collection of all new material on December 18. 

Franklin says of the CD, "Carol and Michael are fighting for their marriage. Deborah is fighting to keep from losing her mind.  Jeff is fighting to keep his home.  David is fighting for his faith.  Welcome to THE FIGHT OF MY LIFE."

The first single from the album, "Declaration (This Is It!)," is an upbeat and encouraging song that re-interprets the smooth-groove classic hit, "This Is It," co-written by Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald, by addressing survival through the everyday trials and tribulations through a positive declaration of one's purpose in life.  "This song is a statement that 'serves notice' on unnecessary frustrations, relationships and circumstances that continue to attack our life," says Franklin. "Unlike the children of Israel who wandered in the wilderness, when we totally surrender to God, what took 40 years, God 'can' fix in 40 minutes."  Declaration (This Is It!) is currently #1 most added and #1 most increased airplay at Gospel radio, and is also impacting urban radio. 

Sure to become another classic anthem, the lyrics express what many feel in today's uncertain world.  "There've been times in my life, I've been wondering why - but, still somehow I believe, we always survive."  The song - a cheer of sorts - builds with an accompanying, hand-clapping groove to suggest strength can be found through positive declaration, God's grace and prayer:  "This is it - you can't mess with my mind anymore, I've sworn I've been here before - it's a new day, I'm not afraid anymore - yes, I believe if you believe."