Karen Clark Sheard to Drop Highly Anticipated 'Still Karen' This August

Five-time Grammy winner Karen Clark Sheard releases 'Still Karen' on August 23, blending worship, urban contemporary, and powerful ballads.

By Tiffany Wyatt // EEW Magazine

Karen Clark Sheard readies new music in 2024. (Photo: Karew/EEW Magazine)

Gospel music fans, mark your calendars! Five-time Grammy Award-winning artist Karen Clark Sheard is set to release her much-anticipated album, Still Karen, this August.

This new release is poised to bring a fresh twist to the sounds that defined her career, drawing inspiration from her iconic albums Finally Karen and Second Chance.

The album promises a rich variety of worship songs, urban contemporary tracks, powerful ballads, and the unmatched vocal prowess that Clark Sheard is known for. Currently, the buzz around her has reached fever pitch owing to her electrifying performances during the ongoing “The Reunion Tour.”

Clark Sheard has consistently left fans craving more, with viral clips showcasing her incredible talent. Still Karen captures this very energy, offering fans a nostalgic yet innovative musical experience.

Gospel Icon, Karen Clark Sheard’s New Album “Still Karen” Executive Produced by Pharrell Williams and J. Drew Sheard II, is on the way. (Photo: Karew/EEW Magazine)

The album features collaborations with renowned producers and artists who have played significant roles in Sheard's career. Notable contributors include Mano Hanes, J Moss, J Drew Sheard II, and A&R consulting from Donald Lawrence. Adding to the excitement, new sounds are brought by Anthony Brown, Anita Wilson, Charles Jenkins, Kierra Sheard, and one of the album's Executive Producers, 13-time Grammy Award-winner Pharrell Williams.

"I wanted to create something that the fans would really enjoy," says Karew Entertainment label head and Still Karen Co-Executive Producer J. Drew Sheard II. "I brought together many of the greats that I've looked up to and have been so instrumental in KCS's career. I can't wait for the listener to feel enriched both musically and spiritually while enjoying both good music and the love of Jesus Christ."

He adds, "This is by far one of the most versatile albums she's ever had. It encompasses urban sounds, CCM (Contemporary Christian Music), trap, ballads, worship, gospel funk and more! It really is unlike any body of work you've ever heard before."

Still Karen is now available for pre-order on all major music platforms ahead of its release on August 23.