What makes Be One by Natalie Grant notable?

Be One debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Albums chart and garnered critical acclaim for its heartfelt songwriting and production quality. The album's lead single, King of the World, became a significant radio hit, further solidifying Grant's status within the genre and contributing to conversations about faith in popular music. Released in early 2015, Be One is Natalie Grant's sixth studio album, following her successful record, Hurricane (2013). At this point in her career, Grant had established herself as a prominent figure in contemporary Christian music, with multiple Dove Awards under her belt and growing mainstream recognition.

Be One works well if you're into steady uplifting melodic flow, heartfelt anthems for reflection and cathartic sing-along moments.

How many songs are on Be One?

Be One has 11 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Be One

Natalie Grant · 2015

41 min · 11 tracks · contemporary Christian music

Uplifting melodies intertwine with powerful messages of faith, creating a resonant landscape for spiritual reflection and encouragement.

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Top tracks — play these first

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King of the World — This track features anthemic lyrics that empower listeners to acknowledge the sovereignty of God, resonating deeply within worship settings.
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Clean — A poignant exploration of redemption and forgiveness, this song showcases Grant's vocal range while delivering a powerful message of grace.
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Love Has Won — The song's joyful declaration of victory through love encapsulates the album's overarching theme of hope and resilience in faith.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

56 /100

Foothills

Higher than 47% of albums we've rated

The album features strong songwriting and production but lacks a cohesive flow throughout its runtime.

What we noticed

The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a slower ballad that shifts the album's energy.
Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
The final track is a traditional hymn, which contrasts with the contemporary sound of the preceding songs, creating a distinct ending.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady uplifting melodic flow
heartfelt anthems for reflection
cathartic sing-along moments
consistent themes of resilience
for morning inspiration

Maybe skip if you

seekers of instant gratification
prefer standalone hit tracks

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in early 2015, Be One is Natalie Grant's sixth studio album, following her successful record, Hurricane (2013). At this point in her career, Grant had established herself as a prominent figure in contemporary Christian music, with multiple Dove Awards under her belt and growing mainstream recognition.
Stylistic neighbors: Kari Jobe· Lauren Daigle· Hillsong United