Tasha Cobbs Leonard Essentials

Urban gospel and contemporary worship have found common ground in the 21st century, largely due to the success of crossover visionaries like Tasha Cobbs Leonard. Since starting her solo career in 2010, the Georgia-bred vocalist has notched a string of hits, like the exultant “Break Every Chain” and the sturdy rocker “You Still Love Me,” both of which pair her breathy gospel howls with a stately cresting heard in Hillsong-style worship. But Leonard's crossover doesn't stop there: She also dips into R&B and hip-hop, collaborating with rapper Nicki Minaj on the gigantic “I'm Getting Ready.”