urban contemporary gospel artists
11 published urban contemporary gospel artists, led by Nikki Laoye, Frank Edwards and Mary Mary.
At a glance
11 published urban contemporary gospel artists; 8 studio albums have verified cover art.
- Published artists0 tier 1 · 0 tier 2 · 11 tier 3
- 11
- Release groups
- 25
- Studio albums
- 11
- Albums with cover artverified Cover Art Archive
- 8
- Timeline events
- 24
- Average career spanfirst to last dated release
- 11 years
- Full biographies
- 6
- Biography words
- 9,716
When they started
Debut decade from each artist's earliest dated release. Most debuts fell in the 2000s (1 artists).
| Decade | Artists |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 1 |
| 2010s | 1 |
Where they come from
Countries with the most urban contemporary gospel artists. Nigeria leads with 5.
Often paired with
Genres that share artists with urban contemporary gospel. The most shared is rhythm and blues, with 5 artists in both.
Covers from urban contemporary gospel
8 studio albums have verified cover art. The 8 shown come from the most famous artists.
Something Big
Mary Mary · 2011
The Sound
Mary Mary · 2008
A Mary Mary Christmas
Mary Mary · 2006
Mary Mary
Mary Mary · 2005
Incredible
Mary Mary · 2002
Thankful
Mary Mary · 2000
One Nation Under God
Jekalyn Carr · 2018
The Life Project
Jekalyn Carr · 2016
Leaders
Mary Mary has the most release groups (13); Mary Mary the longest career (12 years); Erica Campbell the most awards (1).
Most prolific
| Artist | release groups |
|---|---|
| Mary Mary | 13 |
| Jekalyn Carr | 12 |
Longest careers
first to last dated release
| Artist | years |
|---|---|
| Mary Mary | 12 |
| Jekalyn Carr | 10 |
Most decorated
| Artist | awards |
|---|---|
| Erica Campbell | 1 |
Most famous urban contemporary gospel artists
Nikki Laoye
Nigeria · Person · born 1980
pop music, soul, gospel music, rhythm and blues, hip-hop, alternative rock, urban contemporary gospel
12 wikis
Frank Edwards
Nigeria · Person · born 1989
gospel music, Christian hip-hop, contemporary Christian music, urban contemporary gospel, contemporary worship music
10 wikis
Mary Mary
United States · Group · 1998–present
rhythm and blues, urban contemporary gospel
10 wikis
Jekalyn Carr
United States · Person · born 1997
urban contemporary gospel
8 wikis
Erica Campbell
United States · Person · born 1972
contemporary R&B, urban contemporary gospel, Christian R&B
7 wikis
Samsong
Nigeria · Person · born 1974
rhythm and blues, urban contemporary gospel
6 wikis
Neon Adejo
Nigeria · Person · born 2014
urban contemporary gospel, contemporary worship
6 wikis
Coko
United States · Person · born 1970
contemporary R&B, soul, hip-hop soul, new jack swing, urban contemporary gospel
5 wikis
Tina Campbell
United States · Person · born 1974
contemporary R&B, urban contemporary gospel, Christian R&B
4 wikis
Obiwon
Nigeria · Person · born 1977
soul, rhythm and blues, hip-hop, urban contemporary gospel
4 wikis
El Mafrex
United Kingdom · Person · born 1984
rhythm and blues, Afrobeat, Christian hip-hop, ragga, urban contemporary gospel
3 wikis