Maurette Brown Clark - By His Grace

Maurette Brown Clark is back. The Washington, D.C. - based gospel artist burst on to the gospel music scene a few years ago as a featured soloist with Richard Smallwood & Vision. A few years later, she felt the calling of the Lord to start her own ministry and blessed the gospel community with her Verity Records debut project, How I Feel. The project catapulted Maurette to instant gospel stardom status and garnered her a Stellar Award in 1999 as Best New Artist. With the overwhelming success of her debut project, the gospel community has been anxiously waiting for her return. Although it’s been a few years since she’s recorded her own project, she’s been busy. Her vocals can be heard on Integrity’s Worship In His Presence and Harborwood’s With This Ring compilation. Currently she’s on the road as part of the line-up of The Alliance Tour featuring other gospel notables such as Maurette’s mentor, Richard Smallwood, Karen Clark Sheard, Donald Lawrence, Ted & Sheri and fellow Vision member, Vanessa Williams.

Ms. Brown Clark has returned with her sophomore follow up to How I Feel called By His Grace. And let me tell you, this is a GREAT PROJECT. Her AIR Gospel debut starts off with a groovy, up-tempo title tune. By His Grace, a feel-good, head-bobbin’ jam sets the theme for this project. Where would any of us be without His grace?

One of the strongest cuts on this CD is Even In The Rain. Co-written by Maurette, Even In The Rain is sung from God’s point of view and speaks of how He is working “even in the rain”. The song, a smoothly inviting tune wrapped in a smooth jazz sound, showcases Maurette at her best. Her improvisational vocal stylings move the listener far beyond just a pretty melody. Unlike many in gospel, she can adlib better than the best. She truly ministers with words that let you know she’s serious about what she’s saying. With her, it’s obvious that it goes far beyond just singing; it’s about sharing the gospel and encouraging those going through to “hold on”.

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