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Gospel Legend Marvin Sapp Details New ‘If I Were an R&B Singer’ EP: ‘I Can Take Risks’


The Billboard chart-topping artist explains the journey to his new Valentine’s Day R&B EP – and why it’s a “one-and-done" project.

In a lively conversation with Billboard, Marvin Sapp details the making of his new EP, his favorite line dances, the differences in vocal technique across genres, and the R&B he used to croon in the school lunchroom. I was sitting up listening to people like Peabo Bryson, Teddy Pendergrass –who influenced my style in a gospel way – Con Funk Shun and the Dazz Band. Kymberlee and I sat down and had a real conversation about it — because we were about to hit the road to do the Reunion Tour with Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, Yolanda Adams, and The Clark Sisters.

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