Mandisa Essentials
Playlist - 19 Songs
Mandisa's stellar talent was apparent from her mid-'00s television debut, and in the years since, she's mastered a mix of gospel and modern pop that's both spiritual and danceable. The sunny “Overcomer” pairs a sweetly joyous vocal with early-'10s lite-country beats; her cover of “I Hope You Dance” backs up tender sentiments with sumptuous EDM. “What You're Worth”, her soul-tinged collaboration with fellow CCM star Britt Nicole, advocates for women's self-respect. The storming “Bleed the Same” puts forth a pro-unity message that's underlined by Mandisa bringing in hip-pop pioneer TobyMac and gospel legend Kirk Franklin.