Kingdom (Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin song)

"Kingdom" is a song performed by American contemporary worship collective Maverick City Music and American gospel musician Kirk Franklin, which features vocals from Naomi Raine and Chandler Moore. The song was released on May 20, 2022, as a promotional single from their collaborative live album, Kingdom Book One (2022).[1] The song was written by Chandler Moore, Jacob Poole, Jonathan Jay, and Kirk Franklin.[2]

"Kingdom"
Promotional single by Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin featuring Naomi Raine and Chandler Moore
from the album Kingdom Book One
ReleasedMay 20, 2022 (2022-05-20)
RecordedMarch 2022
VenueEverglades Correctional Institution, Miami-Dade, Florida, US
Genre
Length9:25
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Kirk Franklin
  • Chandler Moore
  • Jonathan Jay
  • Jacob Poole
Music video
"Kingdom" on YouTube

"Kingdom" debuted at number 17 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart,[3] and at number six on the Hot Gospel Songs chart.[4] The song received the Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance/Song at the 2023 Grammy Awards.[5]

Background

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On May 13, 2022, MultiTracks revealed that Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin have released the resources of the song "Kingdom" from their upcoming collaborative album a week early ahead of the song's release.[6] "Kingdom" was subsequently released on May 20, 2022, accompanied with its music video.[7]

Composition

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"Kingdom" is composed in the key of F with a tempo of 84 beats per minute and a musical time signature of 4
4
.[8]

Awards and nominations

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Awards
Year Organization Award Result Ref
2023 Grammy Awards Best Gospel Performance/Song Won

Commercial performance

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"Kingdom" debuted at number 19 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart,[10] and number seven on the Hot Gospel Songs chart dated June 4, 2022.[11]

Music video

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On May 20, 2022, Tribl Records released the official music video of "Kingdom" by Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin, featuring Naomi Raine and Chandler Moore, via YouTube.[12] The video shows Kirk Franklin, Naomi Raine and Chandler Moore performing the song alongside inmates at the Everglades Correctional Institution in Miami-Dade, Florida.

Performances

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On June 20, 2022, Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin performed "Kingdom" on The View in commemoration of Juneteenth.[13] The performance, which featured Naomi Raine, Chandler Moore, and Brandon Lake, was aired on ABC.[14] On June 23, 2022, Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin performed "Kingdom" on their Tiny Desk Concert performance as part of NPR Music's commemoration of Black Music Month.[15] On June 26, 2022, Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin did a live televised performance of "Kingdom" and "Melodies from Heaven" at the 2022 BET Awards.[16] On July 6, 2022, Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin performed "Kingdom" on NBC's Today Show.[17] On July 15, 2022, Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin performed "Kingdom" on Fox & Friends as part of the All-American Summer Concert Series at Fox Square.[18]

Charts

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Release history

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Release history for "Kingdom"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various May 20, 2022 (promotional release)
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References

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  1. ^ Cluver, Ross (May 20, 2022). "Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin to Release 'Kingdom Book 1' June 17 | CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  2. ^ "Kingdom | Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music | SongSelect®". SongSelect. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Maverick City Music Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Maverick City Music Chart History (Hot Gospel Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
  5. ^ Longs, Herb (November 15, 2022). "Nominations For 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards Unveiled Including CCM & Gospel Categories - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  6. ^ "NEW RELEASES | Week of 5/9/22". MultiTracks. May 13, 2022. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  7. ^ Clarks, Jessie (May 20, 2022). "Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin Collaborate On 'Kingdom Book 1' Out June 17 - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
  8. ^ "Kingdom (feat. Naomi Raine and Chandler Moore) by Maverick City Music, Kirk Franklin". MultiTracks. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  9. ^ Atkinson, Katie (November 15, 2022). "Grammy Nominations 2023: The Full List – Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  10. ^ "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. June 1, 2022. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  11. ^ "Hot Gospel Songs - Billboard". Billboard. June 1, 2022. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  12. ^ "Kingdom (feat. Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore) | Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin - YouTube". YouTube. May 20, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
  13. ^ Longs, Herb (June 20, 2022). "Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin Deliver Powerful Juneteenth Performance On 'The View' - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
  14. ^ Morris, Andrea (June 22, 2022). "Christian Artists Kirk Franklin and Maverick City Music Bring Spirit-Filled Juneteenth Performance to 'The View' | CBN News". Christian Broadcasting Network. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
  15. ^ Mohamed, Suraya (June 23, 2022). "Maverick City Music: Tiny Desk Concert : NPR". NPR Music. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
  16. ^ Dailey, Hannah (June 27, 2022). "2022 BET Awards: Watch the Performances – Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  17. ^ Longs, Herb (July 7, 2022). "Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin Perform "Kingdom" On 'TODAY' Show - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
  18. ^ Comins, Joshua (July 15, 2022). "Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin drop new Christian music album recorded from Florida prison | Fox News". Fox News. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
  19. ^ "Maverick City Music Chart History (Gospel Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
  20. ^ "Hot Christian Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
  21. ^ "Hot Gospel Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
  22. ^ "Gospel Airplay Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
  23. ^ "Hot Gospel Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  24. ^ "Gospel Airplay Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Year-End Chart. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  25. ^ "Kingdom (feat. Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore) - Single by Maverick City Music, Kirk Franklin | Spotify". Spotify. May 20, 2022. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
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