# Kirk Franklin Teams Up With GloRilla for New Single “This Time”

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- Published: 2026-09-25T08:42:32-04:00
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Twenty-time GRAMMY® Award winner **Kirk Franklin** is bringing gospel and hip-hop
together once again, teaming up with multiplatinum Memphis rapper **[GloRilla](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/4256257/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fglorilla-tickets%2Fartist%2F2903928)**
for his new single **“This Time,”** available now via **Uptown Records**.

The collaboration arrives ahead of Franklin’s highly anticipated 14th solo studio
album, **_I Am What I Am,_** which is set for release **October 30**.

“This Time” immediately establishes an energetic groove, opening with joyous horns
that interpolate Mandrill’s “Children of the Sun” before handclaps lock in the rhythm.
Franklin drives the track with his signature energy, building toward a powerful,
chant-ready chorus rooted in soul and gospel.

GloRilla brings that same energy from the hip-hop side, delivering upbeat verses
packed with her trademark wordplay and personality. The collaboration also highlights
another dimension of the Memphis rapper’s artistry, showcasing her versatility as
she moves comfortably within Franklin’s gospel-driven production.

The single follows Franklin’s previously released **“Thank You For Everything,”**
featuring gospel icon **Karen Clark Sheard** of The Clark Sisters. The song has 
quickly gained momentum at Gospel radio and became the fastest-growing record at
the format.

Franklin also performed “Thank You For Everything” during the **41st Annual Stellar
Gospel Music Awards**, marking the song’s live television debut. The accompanying
music video made its broadcast premiere on **BET Her**.

With “This Time,” Franklin continues to build anticipation for[ **_I Am What I Am_**](https://kirkfranklin.lnk.to/IAmWhatIAm)
while bringing together two distinct voices from gospel and hip-hop. The collaboration
further reflects his ability to connect different corners of contemporary music 
without losing the foundation that has defined his career.

The upcoming album marks another chapter in a career that has established Franklin
as one of the most influential figures in contemporary gospel music, while his latest
collaboration with GloRilla introduces his sound to an even broader audience.

“[This Time](https://open.spotify.com/album/6fAX2TmUpd8O1JZigfprdS?si=wwyxQkLpTRqMGXLSppys_w)”
is available now, with [**_I Am What I Am_**](https://kirkfranklin.lnk.to/IAmWhatIAm)
arriving October 30.