Growth. It is the one word that exemplifies Kierra Sheard and her third EMI Gospel release BOLD RIGHT LIFE.
Fans have literally watched her grow up in the industry from a much-talked about young prodigy of a legendary ‘Sheard’ Gospel family to today’s chic, bold and purposed young woman. Kierra presents a grown-up style, a sound and spiritual perspective that is all her own. The collection of songs that make-up BOLD RIGHT LIFE is all cutting edge material that puts Kierra Sheard in a different league from the others in today’s contemporary Gospel landscape.
“This is THE album for me,” said Kierra. “I have never been so excited about a project. This album is finally everything I wanted it to be and I believe that God is truly using me [through this project] in a way he’s never used me before.”
“I think I’ve come into my womanhood on this album and I have truly grown spiritually" Kierra recruited music man of the year Warryn Campbell. Campbell contributes four powerful tracks to BOLD RIGHT LIFE. Using his trademarked soundscapes, Campbell’s harder-edged dance sensibility fuels his collaborations with Kierra especially on the all out dance track of “Wave Your Banner.” Inspired by reigning Contemporary duo, Mary Mary, Kierra wanted something of her own that is right at home spinning in the clubs and on R&B radio that at the end of the day still represents Christ.
One of the strongest offerings is the sweeping and classical “Praise Him Now.” The simple yet pure praise and worship ballad is a reflection of Kierra’s growth. Produced by PAJAM, Kierra says “it was just right … J. knew I was growing spiritually and naturally, so he gave me this song.”
“My Boyfriend,” is a funky pop song that talks about relationship with Christ in a real and relatable way. Straight from her personal experiences, Kierra drew inspiration from situations that almost all young women have to deal with – Boyfriend drama. Though boyfriend-girlfriend relationship problems are a right of passage into young adulthood, Kierra flips the script to offer a song that tells us above all else it’s our relationship with Jesus that really matters.
We have to give ourselves to God … we can’t love another person if we don’t love ourselves. Just because you are single, doesn’t mean you’re alone – It’s the time to get to know God better. Jesus is my boyfriend because He knows me inside and out.”
Watch Kiki & her mother (Karen Clark-Sheard) tearing up their duet rendition of Jill Scott's 'You Love Me'
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