Artist: Kirk Franklin Song: But the Blood Genres: R&B, Gospel, Hip-hop, Urban, Christian Music Album: Hello Fear (2011) Released: March 22, 2011 Label: Verity Records Kirk Dwayne Franklin (born January 26, 1970) is an American Gospel music singer and author, and is most notably known as the leader of urban contemporary gospel choirs such as The Family, God's Property and One Nation Crew (1NC). Hello Fear Album Hello Fear is the eleventh album overall by Kirk Franklin released through Verity Records. It is his first studio album in four years. The first single "I Smile" reached #97 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it his first single in 6 years to appear on that chart; last single to do so was "Looking for You" in 2005 which reached #61. Luckymann's Music R&B/ Gospel Cristiano en Inglés New Christian R&B Song 2011