"God in Me" is a song by American contemporary gospel duo

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featuring American gospel singer Kierra "Kiki" Sheard. It was released as the second single from their fourth studio album '' The Sound'' (2008), and was also featured on their greatest hits album '' Go Get It'' (2012). and was written by both Mary Mary and producer

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, husband of member Erica Campbell. The single is the group's first to chart on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 since their debut single, " Shackles", charted in 2000. The song won Song of the Year at the 25th Annual

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Music video

The music video for "God in Me" is about expressing individuality during a fashion show. It features appearances by

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, Cycle 11 runner-up Samantha Potter also made an appearance in the video. It ranked at #60 on

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's ''Notarized: Top 100 Videos of 2009'' countdown.

Remixes

* Official Remix featuring

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Kierra Sheard Kierra Valencia "Kiki" Sheard-Kelly (born June 20, 1987) is an American gospel music, gospel singer and evangelist. She is the daughter of gospel singer Karen Clark-Sheard and COGIC Presiding Bishop John Drew Sheard Sr., J. Drew Sheard and the g ...

(3:19) * Remix featuring Sean Ray * Remix featuring

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* Unofficial remix with ThaGIM (3.00) *

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Club Mix (7:46) * DJ Escape & Tony Coluccio Club Mix (8:26) * Jamie J Sanchez Club Mix (7:49) * Mathias Heilbron Club Mix (8:49) * Richard Vission Club Mix (6:00)

Chart performance

The song has been a major success, and became the first song since their debut single "

Shackles (Praise You) "Shackles (Praise You)" is a song by American gospel singer-songwriter duo Mary Mary from their first album, '' Thankful''. Released February 29, 2000, as the duo's debut single, it is one of the best-selling gospel songs of all time. Stan Nort ...

" to chart on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at number 68. The song also spent 76 weeks on the ''Billboard''

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, and peaked at #5. It reached the Top 10 of the chart in its 42nd week, the longest climb to the top tier in the survey's 67-year history.God in Me Songfacts
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charts.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

External links

Music video for "God in Me" on YouTube
{{authority control 2008 singles Mary Mary songs Songs written by Warryn Campbell 2008 songs Columbia Records singles