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Released 20 years ago

This Is Who I Am

Kelly Price · 2006

54 min · 11 tracks · soul

Soulful melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, showcasing deep faith and personal testimony across an uplifting gospel landscape.

Top tracks — play these first

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    This Is Who I Am — The title track encapsulates the album’s theme of identity and faith, featuring powerful vocal delivery that sets the tone for Price's personal revelations.
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    God Is Faithful — This track highlights Price's ability to merge soulful expression with gospel messaging, offering reassurance through its uplifting lyrics and dynamic arrangement.
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    Healing — In this poignant song, Price explores themes of recovery and divine support, showcasing her emotional depth and vocal range against a backdrop of rich instrumentation.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

54 /100
Foothills
Higher than 43% of albums we've rated

The album blends personal testimony with gospel elements, creating a cohesive yet familiar sound.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks feature call-and-response structures typical of gospel music, enhancing the communal feel.
  • The last three tracks shift towards more reflective themes, creating a contemplative conclusion to the album.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

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 listening experience
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • contemplative moments of reflection

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2006, This Is Who I Am marks Kelly Price's return to the gospel genre after a successful career in R&B. Following her acclaimed albums, this project reflects her artistic shift as she embraces her spiritual journey while reaffirming her vocal prowess.
Stylistic neighbors
Tamia· Musiq Soulchild· Leela James

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • God Is Faithful

    The chorus repeats affirmations of unwavering belief during challenging times, creating a sense of communal strength and resilience.

    The repetition reinforces a collective spirit of hope, making it an anthem for listeners facing adversity while illustrating the song's core message.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 This Is Who I Am 4:36
  • 2 Heaven's Best 4:47
  • 3 The Warning 5:36
  • 4 God Is Faithful 4:41
  • 5 God Is Not Dead 4:17
  • 6 Just as I Am 3:50
  • 7 What a Friend 5:04
  • 8 Get Up and Praise 3:52
  • 9 I Can't Turn Back 5:46
  • 10 Healing 4:12
  • 11 Nobody but Jesus 8:16

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