Erica Campbell performing “I Luh God” at eOne After Party
Mary Mary’s Erica Campbell caught the attention of many when she decided to incorporate the sound often associated with trap music on her new single “I Luh God”, one of the tracks off her newly re-issued album released “Help 2.0”.
“I luh God, you don’t luh God?… What’s wrong with you?,” she asks at the beginning of the track.
Since its release, Campbell has received a lot of flak for stepping outside of the boundaries of traditional gospel music.
“Wow is this what The Gospel of Jesus Christ has come to. Is this what worship has come to. Be not conformed to this world but be yet transformed by the renewing of your mind,” one listener wrote under a performance of the song uploaded to YouTube.
Some have compared the song to previous releases by Kirk Franklin and God’s Property, which include “Stomp” featuring Salt of the female rap duo Salt-N-Pepa.
During a recent interview on The Tom Joyner Morning Show, Campbell spoke on the ongoing controversy.
“Everyone doesn’t speak properly. Everyone doesn’t live in a well-maintained manicured neighborhood. People live in rough neighborhoods and they speak how they speak. No matter where you are, you have to acknowledge that you’re blessed. Everybody don’t like it. Some people are upset about it, but they’ll be all right. God don’t live in a box. Why should I?,” she explained.
Watch Erica Campbell perform “I Luh God” during eOne’s After Party
Follow us on Twitter and instagram @PRAISEWORLD_
Stay tuned to Praiseworld Radio to listen to exclusive gospel tunes and exciting radio programs all day every day.
