We are now starting to see the strategic way in which Timbaland and Swizz Beatz are selecting the artists for the Verzuz Song Competition.

When the nation needed healing they called on the two heavyweights in gospel, Kirk Franklin and Fred Hammond; and now that we are approaching the date many African Americans were emancipated from slavery, June 19th, they have confirmed Alicia Keys and John Legend.

Be sure to tune into verzuztv dot com at 8:00 PM EST on the aforementioned date to experience what is sure to be an epic event.