The Gospel of Side Hustles: Kirk Franklin's Record Deal is Music to Our Ears Kirk Franklin's partnership with Uptown Records has sent shockwaves through the music industry, but its implications extend far beyond genre or label politics.
For those who've been watching the rise of print on demand and niche e commerce platforms, this deal represents a significant shift in how artists monetize their creativity.
Franklin, a 20 time Grammy winner with an impressive discography spanning multiple decades, has long been at the forefront of gospel music's evolution.