Kierra Sheard's eponymous sixth long-player is an effervescent one, filled with exuberant, urban-influenced gospel tunes. Among the track list, fans will find appearances by none other than
Missy Elliott ("Don't Judge Me"), gospel stars like
Tasha Cobbs Leonard and
Le'Andria Johnson, and the brass-injected "Sunday Flow" features
Sir the Baptist. Songs called "Beautiful," "Grateful," and "BIG BIG BIG" capture the uplifting spirt of the album, which closes with "So into You," featuring
Sheard's nephew Jacob Sheard. Other trivia of note:
Kierra debuted at number one on Billboard's Top Gospel Albums chart, ending a six-month stay by
Kanye West's
Jesus Is King. ~ Marcy Donelson