Karen Clark Sheard - Finally Karen
Review by ezekiel pajibo
Finally Karen by Karen Clark Sheard is an impressive gospel album that showcases the powerful vocals and soulful delivery of the legendary gospel singer. The album features a mix of contemporary gospel, R&B, and traditional gospel sounds, which make for a dynamic and uplifting listening experience.
The album opens with the high-energy track "Prayed Up," which sets the tone for the rest of the album. Karen's vocals are strong and commanding, backed by a choir that adds depth and richness to the sound. The album also features collaborations with other gospel artists, including Kierra Sheard, Donald Lawrence, and J. Drew Sheard II.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "My Words Have Power," which features a catchy beat and a powerful message about the importance of speaking positivity into your life. Karen's vocals on this track are particularly impressive, as she effortlessly transitions between soft, soulful verses and powerful, belted choruses.
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Filename: karen-clark-sheard-finally-karen.zip- MP3 size: 135 mb
- FLAC size: 1285 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Couldn't Tell It If I Tried | 7:18 | |
| Can't Take It | 4:25 | |
| Praise Festival | 3:48 | |
| Unconditional (Mad Love) | 4:38 | |
| Balm In Gilead | 6:33 | |
| Jesus Is A Love Song (Reprise) | 2:56 | |
| The Will of God (feat. Kierra Sheard) | 5:3 | |
| The Will Of God | 5:03 | |
| Just For Me | 4:39 | |
| Jesus Is a Love Song (feat. The Clark Sisters) | 6:36 | |
| Heaven (feat. Donald Lawrence) | 4:17 | |
| Just for Me | 4:40 | |
| Jesus Is a Love Song (Reprise) | 02:56 | |
| Jesus Is a Love Song | 06:38 | |
| Nothing Without You (feat. Faith Evans) | 4:52 | |
| Jesus Is A Love Song | 6:36 | |
| Holy, Thou Art Holy | 7:42 | |
| Can't Take It | 4:26 | |
| The Will of God | 05:03 | |
| Gotta Right... | 4:15 | |
| Balm in Gilead | 6:34 | |
| Nothing Without You | 4:52 | |
| Heaven | 4:18 | |
| Couldn't Tell It If I Tried | 7:18 | |
| A Praying Spirit | 7:5 |
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Catalog Numbers
- ILD 0850, G2 7243 8 20850-2 7
- 314-524 397-2
- 314-524-397-2, D121567
Labels
- Island Black Music
- Island Black Music, BMG Direct Marketing, Inc.
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Formats
- CD
- Album
- Repress
- Club Edition
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Distributed By | Chordant Distribution Group |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Island Records Inc. |
| Copyright (c) | Island Records Inc. |
| Recorded At | Metro Mobile Recording |
| Mastered At | Hit Factory Mastering |
| Mixed At | Reflection Sound Studios |
| Manufactured For | BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Executive-Producer | Hiriam Hicks, Stanley Brown |
| A&R | Stanley Brown |
| Alto Vocals | Angie Hollis (tracks: 7 to 14), Annette Frye (tracks: 7 to 14), Arnetta Murrill-Crooms (tracks: 7 to 14), Erica Bratton-McCollough (tracks: 7 to 14), Julie Logan (tracks: 7 to 14), Mattie Jones (tracks: 7 to 14), Sharla Reed (tracks: 7 to 14), Shirley Bolden (tracks: 7 to 14), Tami Young-Spann (tracks: 7 to 14), Tonya Praileau (tracks: 7 to 14) |
| Arranged By [Vocals | Donald Lawrence (tracks: 7 to 14) |
| Music] | Donald Lawrence (tracks: 7 to 14) |
| Art Direction | Judy T |
| Bass | Mel Gray (tracks: 7 to 14) |
| Coordinator | Vanessa Durrah (tracks: 7 to 14) |
| Design | Kayt DeFever |
| Drums | Calvin Napper (tracks: 7 to 14) |
| Engineer | Dan Glomski (tracks: 7 to 14), Darius Lawrence (tracks: 7 to 14), Jacob Campbell (tracks: 7 to 14), Paul Abrams (tracks: 7 to 14), Robert Haynes (tracks: 7 to 14), Timothy Powell (tracks: 7 to 14) |
| Keyboards | Danny Weatherspoon (tracks: 7 to 14) |
| Lead Vocals | Karen Clark-Sheard |
| Backing Vocals | Karen Clark-Sheard |
| Mixed By | Cedric Thompson (tracks: 7 to 14), Donald Lawrence (tracks: 7 to 14), Mark Williams (tracks: 7 to 14) |
| Photography By | Chris Carroll |
| Producer | Donald Lawrence (tracks: 7 to 14) |
| Music Director | Cedric Thompson (tracks: 7 to 14) |
| Arranged By | Cedric Thompson (tracks: 7 to 14) |
| Soprano Vocals | Dorothy Ashmore (tracks: 7 to 14), Iva Johnson (tracks: 7 to 14), Lajuana Henderson (tracks: 7 to 14), Sadie Whiteside (tracks: 7 to 14), Stephanie Watson (tracks: 7 to 14), Traci Drummond (tracks: 7 to 14), Twanzette Henson (tracks: 7 to 14), Vanessa Glenn-Durrah (tracks: 7 to 14) |
| Tenor Vocals | Darrell Hendrick (tracks: 7 to 14), Derrick Brown (tracks: 7 to 14), Eric Young (tracks: 7 to 14), Jimmy Dawkins (tracks: 7 to 14), Kevin Jefferies (tracks: 7 to 14), LaJuene Thompson (tracks: 7 to 14), Michael Young (tracks: 7 to 14), Quinton Douglas (tracks: 7 to 14), Rodney Barber (tracks: 7 to 14), Rodney Bolden (tracks: 7 to 14), Ronnie Dawkins (tracks: 7 to 14), Terry Miller (tracks: 7 to 14), Tyronn Wilkins (tracks: 7 to 14) |
| Vocals | The Tri-City Singers (tracks: 7 to 14) |
Notes
- Track 1 Recorded at Stonecreek Studios, Gladwyne, PA
- Track 3 to 6 Recorded at Vanguard Recording Complex; LaMour Recording Studio, Detroit, MI; Mixed at Vanguard Recording Complex
- Tracks 7 to 14:
- Recorded by Metro Mobile Recording (Timothy Powell, Dan Glomski, Jacob Campbell)
- Sound by Direct Sound Audio (Darius Lawrence, Robert Haynes, Paul Abrams)
- Mixed at Reflection Sound Studios, Charlotte, NC. Live Remote: Bailey Cathedral, Detroit, MI
- The Clark Sisters: Jacky Clark-Chisholm, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark, Karen Clark-Sheard
- Island Records, Inc., A PolyGram company, 825 Eighth Ave., NY, NY 10019.
- ℗© 1997 Island Records, Inc.
- Printed in the U.S.A.
- Print on CD: Made in the U.S.A.
- Danny Weatherspoon appears courtesy of Spoonfed Productions
- Faith Evans appears courtesy of Bad Boy Records
- Donald Lawrence and the Tri-City singers appear courtesy of Crystal Rose Records
- The Clark Sisters appear courtesy of Crystal Ideal Management
- Twinkie Clark appears courtesy of Verity Records
Barcodes
- Barcode: 7 2438-20850-2 7
- Other (SPCN): 7-474-07025-1
- Barcode (Scanned): 731452439727
- Matrix / Runout: DIDX-152773 3 A01
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L329
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 5079
- Barcode: D121567
About Karen Clark Sheard
An American Grammy Award-winning gospel singer, musician, songwriter and a business woman. ClarkSheard is best known as the youngest member of influential gospel group the Clark Sisters. ClarkSheard is also the mother of contemporary gospel singer and actress . She has released five solo albums, seventeen with the Clark Sisters and collaborated with her son and her daughter. Her husband is , the co-founder of Karew Records and the Presiding Bishop of the Church of God In Christ.
Real Name
- Karen Valencia Clark-Sheard
Name Vars
- Karen Clark Shearo
- Karen Clark-Sheard
- Karen Sheard
- Mrs. Karen Clark Sheard
Aliases
- Karen Clark