A gospel recording artist whose music is informed by contemporary R&B, pop, and hip-hop as well as classic gospel, Anthony Evans is known for songs that merge a message of faith with a contemporary sound. On early albums such as 2008's The Bridge, Evans' vocals, rooted in gospel tradition, were matched to pop and R&B arrangements, while 2011's Home looked back to his roots in traditional gospel. With 2017's Back to Life, the arrangements and studio techniques became more adventurous, creating a better match for his vocal style and his spiritual concerns.

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