"Briana is more than a title it's a declaration," says Bri Babineaux who burst on to the gospel music scene just over a decade ago with a series of dramatic, viral YouTube vocal performances that earned her a record deal and celebrity admirers such as Drake, Rihanna and Justin Bieber. Even Ye sampled her on his track "Lord, I Need You." After earning over 300 million digital streams for her passionate songs of praise, Babineaux is now charting a soulful, new musical direction. On her first album in six years, Briana (Tyscot Records), the Louisiana native showcases a slick urban inspirational sound that is sure to broaden her appeal beyond the walls and pews of the church. "This album marks both the beginning of my journey and the woman I've become today," Babineaux says. "Briana tells the story behind the songs people have known since[…] Source
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