Gospel: Summer 2025

Monarch Gospel Recommendations

TITUS SHOWERS
There Is None

Titus Showers returns with spiritual authority on his latest album, There Is None, a soul-stirring collection that reaffirms his place as a powerful voice in contemporary gospel. Known for his emotive delivery and deep-rooted messages of faith, Showers crafts an album that’s both worshipful and personal. With a blend of traditional gospel influences and modern production, each track resonates with sincerity and conviction.

The title track, “There Is None,” stands out as a bold declaration of God’s unmatched presence and power. Throughout the album, Showers’ rich vocals glide over stirring instrumentation, evoking both reverence and celebration. Tracks like “He Turned It” and “Better” are sure to uplift listeners seeking hope and encouragement in uncertain times.

There Is None isn’t just an album—it’s a testimony wrapped in melody. With this release, Titus Showers continues to inspire and minister, delivering a gospel project full of purpose, praise, and promise.

JASON NELSON
Made New

With Made New, gospel artist Jason Nelson delivers a refreshing and anointed collection that speaks to transformation, healing, and spiritual renewal. Known for his rich tenor and heartfelt ministry, Nelson leans into vulnerability on this album, offering songs that are both worshipful and deeply personal. The title track “Made New” serves as a powerful declaration of faith and redemption, setting the tone for a project that uplifts and restores.

Blending contemporary gospel with soulful arrangements and live instrumentation, Nelson brings a dynamic worship experience to life. Tracks like “Residue” and “All I Need” explore God’s grace and provision, while “You Are” showcases Nelson’s vocal power and lyrical sincerity.

Made New is more than just music—it’s a spiritual journey. With every note and lyric, Jason Nelson invites listeners to encounter the transformative love of God, making this album a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration, healing, and hope.

KEITH MITCHELL
Food For Your Life

Keith Mitchell’s Food for Your Life serves up a nourishing collection of gospel music that feeds the soul and uplifts the spirit. With a voice rooted in conviction and a heart for ministry, Mitchell delivers each song with clarity, purpose, and power. The album combines traditional gospel foundations with contemporary flair, making it accessible to listeners across generations.

Standout tracks like “Daily Bread” and “Living Water” offer spiritual sustenance through rich melodies and scripture-inspired lyrics. Mitchell’s delivery is both passionate and sincere, guiding listeners into moments of praise, worship, and reflection. The production is clean and impactful, allowing the message to take center stage.

Food for Your Life isn’t just an album—it’s a devotional experience. Whether you’re in need of encouragement, affirmation, or a reminder of God’s promises, Keith Mitchell provides music that speaks to life’s challenges and triumphs with unwavering faith and musical grace.

ETHAN KENT
Time

Ethan Kent’s latest album TIME is a powerful, spirit-led journey that blends contemporary gospel with jazz, soul, and a message steeped in divine timing. Known for his rich vocals and innovative musicality, Kent delivers an inspired project that feels both urgent and timeless. Each track serves as a reminder that while seasons shift, God’s purpose remains constant.

From the worshipful anthem “Appointed Hour” to the upbeat and soulful “Right on Time,” Kent offers listeners a soundscape that speaks to waiting with faith and living with intention. The production is crisp and dynamic, perfectly supporting his expressive vocal range and lyrical depth.

TIME is more than music—it’s a timely call to trust in God’s plan even when the clock seems uncertain. With this album, Ethan Kent not only affirms his artistic growth but also positions himself as a voice of hope and truth for today’s gospel generation.

CHAD CORY
America

Chad Cory’s new album America is a bold and timely gospel offering that confronts spiritual and social realities with unflinching honesty and unshakable faith. With a prophetic voice and a heart for transformation, Cory crafts a sonic experience that blends worship, spoken word, and soul-infused gospel with poignant commentary on the state of the nation and the church.

From the powerful opener “Wake Up Church” to the reflective “He Still Reigns,” America is both a cry for revival and a call to action. Cory’s lyrics confront injustice while reminding listeners of God’s sovereignty and healing power. Musically, the album weaves traditional gospel roots with modern rhythms, creating a sound that’s as urgent as its message.

America challenges listeners to examine faith in the face of division and hardship. With this release, chad cory establishes himself not only as a gospel artist but also as a courageous and compassionate voice for the times.

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! 

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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