| The Winner In Me | ||||
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| Released | July 14, 2009 | |||
| Recorded | 2008 - 2009 | |||
| Genre | Gospel, R&B, CCM | |||
| Label | Light Records, Intersound Records | |||
| Producer | Mike Clemons | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| Gospelpundit.com | (Positive) [1] |
| Soultracks.com | (Positive) [2] |
The Winner in Me is the second solo contemporary gospel album (fourth overall) by SWV member Coko. [3]
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top Gospel Albums (Billboard) [4] | 4 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard) [5] | 38 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) [6] | 55 |
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