Gospel: Summer 2024

Monarch Gospel Recommendations

BRANDON HEATH
Can We Go Home Now?

Can We Go Home Now? by Brandon Heath offers a poignant journey through faith and life’s complexities. With his signature blend of heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies, Heath crafts an album that resonates deeply with listeners. The title track sets the tone, inviting introspection with its raw honesty and yearning for solace. Heath’s emotive vocals shine throughout, conveying vulnerability and hope in equal measure. The album seamlessly weaves together themes of grace, redemption, and the longing for home, both earthly and spiritual. Tracks like “The Last Amen” and “Love Does” showcase Heath’s knack for storytelling, drawing listeners into narratives of struggle and triumph. Each song is a testament to Heath’s artistry and his ability to connect on a deeply personal level. Musically, Can We Go Home Now? is a dynamic blend of contemporary Christian pop with hints of folk and Americana influences. The instrumentation is rich and textured, complementing Heath’s vocals and adding depth to the album’s emotional landscape. Can We Go Home Now? is a captivating offering from Brandon Heath, showcasing his talent as both a songwriter and performer. It’s an album that speaks to the heart and soul, offering comfort and inspiration to all who listen.

NEWSBOYS
Worldwide Revival Nights Tour

Newsboys’ Worldwide Revival Nights Tour is a vibrant testament to the enduring power of faith and the unifying force of music. The event bursts with infectious energy from start to finish, blending contemporary pop sensibilities with uplifting Christian messages. From the anthemic title track to the infectious rhythms of “Love One Another,” the album exudes a sense of joy and celebration. Newsboys’ signature blend of catchy hooks and dynamic instrumentation shines throughout, inviting listeners to join in the spirit of praise and worship.

Worldwide Revival is a call to action, urging believers to embrace their role in spreading love and compassion to the world. Songs like “Heaven on Earth” inspire with their messages of hope and redemption while offering moments of reflection and introspection. The album’s production is polished and cohesive, with each song showcasing the band’s impeccable musicianship and tight-knit chemistry. Whether it’s the soaring vocals or the infectious guitar riffs, every element comes together to create a powerful listening experience. Overall, Worldwide Revival is a triumphant return for Newsboys, reaffirming their status as one of Christian music’s most beloved acts. With its infectious energy and uplifting message, the album is sure to inspire listeners to join in the call for worldwide revival.

DISCIPLE
Love Letter Kill Shot

Love Letter Kill Shot by Disciple is a raw and powerful testament to the band’s unwavering faith and unapologetic commitment to their Christian beliefs. The album delivers a potent blend of hard-hitting rock anthems and heartfelt ballads, each infused with a message of redemption and resilience. From the opening chords of “Cuff the Criminal” to the closing notes of “Best Thing Ever,” Love Letter Kill Shot immerses listeners in a sonic journey of faith and transformation. Disciple’s signature sound, characterized by heavy guitar riffs and soaring vocals, is on full display, drawing listeners in with its intensity and authenticity.

Lyrically, the album tackles themes of struggle, doubt, and the relentless pursuit of God’s love. Tracks like “Panic Room” and “Play to Win” confront the challenges of life head on, offering solace and strength in the face of adversity. Meanwhile, songs like “Best Thing Ever” celebrate the power of God’s grace to overcome any obstacle. The production on Love Letter Kill Shot is polished and powerful, allowing each instrument to shine while maintaining a sense of urgency and energy. Whether it’s the blistering guitar solos or the thunderous drumming, every element of the album comes together to create a cohesive and impactful listening experience.

Love Letter Kill Shot is a triumphant offering from Disciple showcasing their evolution as both musicians and believers. With its raw honesty and unbridled passion, the album is sure to resonate with fans old and new, inspiring them to embrace their faith and live boldly for God’s glory.

THE PATRICKS
Legacy

Legacy by the Patricks is a refreshing addition to the gospel music scene, offering a blend of contemporary sounds and timeless messages of faith. This album stands out with its catchy melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and dynamic musical arrangements, showcasing the Patricks’ versatility as both singers and songwriters. Each track is crafted with precision and passion, inviting listeners on a journey of spiritual discovery and personal growth.

Legacy explores themes of hope, perseverance, and the transformative power of God’s love. Songs like “With All I Got” and “Going Through” inspire. Musically, Legacy draws from a diverse range of influences, including Marvin Gaye and the Williams Brothers, resulting in a rich and dynamic sound that is both contemporary and timeless. Lush arrangements and crisp production elevate each song to new heights. Overall, Legacy is a standout album from the Patricks, showcasing their talent as musicians and their passion for spreading the gospel message. With its infectious melodies and uplifting lyrics, this album is sure to leave a lasting impact on listeners, inspiring them to embrace their faith and live with purpose.

VANESSA BELL ARMSTRONG
Today

Today by Vanessa Bell Armstrong is a soul-stirring testament to the enduring power of gospel music and the unwavering strength found in faith. Armstrong’s rich, resonant voice takes center stage, captivating listeners with its depth and emotion. From the opener, “Miracles” to the final notes of “Rely on Me,” Today showcases Armstrong’s vocal versatility and heartfelt delivery. Each song is imbued with a sense of conviction and purpose, drawing listeners into moments of worship and reflection.

Today is a celebration of God’s grace and mercy, with songs like “Today” and “He’s Able” offering praise and thanksgiving for His transformative love. Armstrong’s lyrics are honest and relatable, resonating with listeners on a deeply personal level. Today blends traditional gospel sounds with contemporary flair, resulting in a dynamic and engaging listening experience. The album’s production is polished and professional, with lush arrangements and powerful instrumentation that complement Armstrong’s vocals perfectly.

Today is a standout album from Vanessa Bell Armstrong, showcasing her talent as both a vocalist and a songwriter. With its inspiring lyrics and uplifting melodies, this album is sure to touch the hearts of listeners and leave them feeling uplifted and encouraged in their faith journey.

MAURETTE BROWN CLARK
“I See Good”

“I See Good” by Maurette Brown Clark is a soul-stirring song that exudes hope, faith, and resilience. Clark’s powerhouse vocals and heartfelt delivery shine throughout the single, drawing listeners into moments of worship and reflection. Clark’s dynamic range and emotive performance captivate from start to finish. The song is a testament to Clark’s unwavering faith and her ability to convey profound spiritual truths through her music. “I See Good” showcases her talent as both a vocalist and a songwriter. With its inspiring lyrics and uplifting melodies, this single is sure to resonate with listeners and leave them feeling encouraged and uplifted in their faith.

SEPTEMBER GRAY
Proprietor of September Gray Fine Art Gallery

BIO 

Gray’s life’s work is a reflection of her enduring passion for the arts. Following a noteworthy career in the performing arts, Gray launched a successful fine art consultancy practice wherein she was celebrated for her ability to assist corporate and private collectors with articulating and executing single acquisition and long–term collecting strategies. Gray’s career in the arts and decade as an art consultant inform her role as gallerist. An avid collector, Gray has a talent for “speaking the language” of both artist and collector and a knack for connecting the gallery’s clients to works by artists whose vision and methodologies resonate with their individual tastes, complement their existing collections and honor their overall investment strategy and appetite for risk. Gray holds a B.A. in Art History from DePaul University. A committed art education advocate, Gray serves on a number of non-profit boards and is co-founder of The Gray Foundation, an organization committed to building a world of enriched life options for youth through the promotion of art and education. Gray shares art news and collection strategies in her electronic quarterly journal, The Gray Book.

https://septembergrayart.com/

JUSTIN SULIVAN, CFP
Senior Vice President Market Leader

BIO 

Justin oversees a team of professionals striving to achieve the highest level of client satisfaction. His top priority is that the team not only meets, but also exceeds the client’s expectations. Through Justin’s leadership and commitment, he helps ensure that the client benefits form a full complement of investment, trust, financial planning and private banking services to help them achieve their financial goals.

XAVIER DANIELS

BIO  

Paintings are influenced by his experiences with brotherhood at both Morehouse and as a firefighter. In creating his art, he is actively thinking about the perception of black men and attempting to be a catalyst for a different view on the black male experience. According to Daniels, the conversations happening in popular culture about black males leave them invisible in discussions about themselves. The portraits of black men Daniels creates are large in an effort to symbolically assert black male presence into those conversations. His work has been shown around the world through Almine Rech and Richard Beavers Gallery. Xavier lives and works in Atlanta, Georgia.

https://xavierdaniels.com/

MARRYAM MOMA

BIO

A Tanzanian-Nigerian visual artist based in Atlanta, GA, is renowned for her prolific exhibition history. Moma’s dedication to her art has earned her prestigious residencies at The Migration Artist Residency, Atlanta, GA, and a blended residency and teaching opportunity at The Swimming HoleFoundation in Upstate NY. The Hambidge Center for the Arts awarded her a Distinguished Artist Fellowship, enriching her narrative-driven solo exhibitions like “ICONoclasts.” This showing intertwines paper cut elements to celebrate and empower revolutionary Black figures. Moma continues to innovate within her practice, expanding her presence through murals, public art installations and exhibitions including an indoor mural for Clark Atlanta universities student innovation lounge sponsored by Dell Technologies and Home depot, ICONoclasts Atlanta building-wide public installation sponsored by Dashboard and If Not Us then Who public digital art mural sponsored by A&E Atlanta. 

https://www.marryammoma.com/

DL WARFIELD

BIO

Atlanta-based artist DL Warfield, a veteran artist who has consistently proven himself a talent of the highest caliber – one who has delivered at the highest levels repeatedly throughout his life and career. Yes, many artists are talented; DL Warfield is prolific.

Warfield’s body of work proves his instinctive knowledge and understanding of pop culture and has given him a permanent place at the cutting edge of the new and next. From St. Louis to New York City, Atlanta and worldwide, his talent, skill and endless creativity have taken him to the top of his field again and again, and he intends to push forward wherever a path to artistic excellence can be forged.

The following is a snapshot of his works and clientele. 

Nike, Sprite, Heineken, Anheuser-Busch, Geffen Records, Sony Entertainment, DreamWorks, Sony Music, OutKast Inc., Universal Records, Boys & Girls Clubs, HBO, Virgin Records, Coca-Cola, Adidas, Vibe Magazine, automotive giant Ford Motor Company. He designed the branding for the City of Atlanta’s Film and Entertainment office and at the same time, His fine art has been featured at national landmarks, including the Time-Life Building in New York City, and the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, KY, which he loaned two original pieces for three years.

https://dlwarfield.com/

EDDIE FONTNO

BIO

A native of the Bronx, New York, is most inspired by the brilliance and uniqueness of excellence within the African American culture. The subjects of his work have all possessed a transformative greatness, which paved the way and changed the lives of many, providing a guiding light for the world around them. Fontno takes a subtle approach and focuses on that “light” to capture the detailed nuances through his usage of graphite and oil paint (black and white) that enhances the contrast between light and dark. Fontno’s never-ending quest to find truth and beauty in its most natural form is reflective in the choice of figures in his pieces; paying homage to those who have in some way shaped his view of the world and positively affected his evolution as an artist, father and man. Fontno attended the High School of Art & Design in New York, New York and Howard University in Washington, DC. His work has been displayed in the White House (Madam Vice President Kamala Harris’ private office) and the much-acclaimed October Gallery in Philadelphia, Pa. He has also been commissioned for portraits throughout the Northeast region. 

www.eddiefontno.com

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ROBERT KOOL BELL| LE KOOL CHAMPAGNE

BIO

For many years, Robert Kool Bell, Leader and Co-founder of Kool & The Gang, sought out Grand Cru Vineyards from owners that have been selling for generations and decided to work with Paul Berthelot a Multi-Vintage producer since 1884. Voila The Celebration Champagne was born! 

https://lekoolchampagne.com

EDDIE FONTNO

BIO

A native of the Bronx, New York, is most inspired by the brilliance and uniqueness of excellence within the African American culture. The subjects of his work have all possessed a transformative greatness, which paved the way and changed the lives of many, providing a guiding light for the world around them. Fontno takes a subtle approach and focuses on that “light” to capture the detailed nuances through his usage of graphite and oil paint (black and white) that enhances the contrast between light and dark. Fontno’s never-ending quest to find truth and beauty in its most natural form is reflective in the choice of figures in his pieces; paying homage to those who have in some way shaped his view of the world and positively affected his evolution as an artist, father and man. Fontno attended the High School of Art & Design in New York, New York and Howard University in Washington, DC. His work has been displayed in the White House (Madam Vice President Kamala Harris’ private office) and the much-acclaimed October Gallery in Philadelphia, Pa. He has also been commissioned for portraits throughout the Northeast region.

Website: www.eddiefontno.com