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238:a four out of ten, while giving
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120:Candace Smith (1997-1999)
106:Marvie Wright (1986-1987)
43:Urban contemporary gospel
644:"A Discography: Witness"
592:"Witness Artist Profile"
473:Speak to the Generations
412:He Can Do the Impossible
385:Fix It/Polygram Records
363:We Can Make a Difference
263:We Can Make a Difference
259:He Can Do the Impossible
248:Speak to the Generations
226:He Can Do the Impossible
206:We Can Make a Difference
122:Ayana Thomas (1997-1999)
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369:Fix It/Polygram Records
108:Tina Brooks (1986-1991)
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508:The Best of Witness
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407:September 13, 1994
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