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Dedicated

This month we visit Washington, DC and take a look at The Heavenly Sons’ most recent release, Dedicated.  This independently released project is worthy of your attention.  These guys are a hidden treasure.  Their style has been described as “soulful and unique.” And, you get to experience the uniqueness and the soulfulness of their sound with Dedication.  If their live performance is anything like the CD, they are destined to be in great demand all over the country, not just the east coast.

The Heavenly Sons are no stranger to the gospel music industry.  Dedicated is their third project.  The others are Troubles Don’t Last Always and Second Chance.

The group began under the leadership of the late Raymond Monk, Sr.  Many may remember Brother Monk from his days with The Five Spiritual Echos.  The members of Heavenly Sons are Overseer Vance G. Oldes, Raymond Monk, Eric Graham, Elder Shelton Gordon, and Darius Wheeler. Also appearing on the new project are Jerome Monk, Claude Austin, Jr. and Gilbert Walker, Jr.

Dedicated is a ‘live’ recording.  So, from the exuberant introduction from the emcee to the final song you feel that you are actually sitting at the concert.

Immediately after the introduction, the Sons move into “Do You Love Him.”  The guys show their smooth side with “Lord Lay Your Hands On Me.”  This is followed by “In The Way.”  The song delivers a reminder that often we are in the way of God blessing us.  This is not the longest song on the project, but it will probably be one of the favorites of Radio Angels.  The ballad “Miracle In Me” showcases strong background harmony.

The tempo picks up with the instrumental “High Praise.” The praise and worship song that will probably become a favorite of choirs is “Surrender.”  What a powerful song inviting the presence of the Holy Spirit.

After the second introduction, the group delivers the mid-tempo “It’s A Blessing.”  This is followed by “Everything.”  If there is a song of testimony on this project, it is “See It Again.”  The message is one that is sure to cause you to pause and reflect on life.

After the testimony it was time for some toe tapping, hand clapping, foot stomping rejoicing.  And the guys deliver with “We Need You.”  They closed the concert with "Second Chance."  It may not have been their intention, but this song serves as a great alter call to a fantastic concert.

The live recording took place at St. Stephen’s Baptist Church, Temple Hills, Maryland. Those attending the concert were an integral part of the recording. You can actually hear their interaction with the group.
 

This CD is certainly worthy of your attention.  We suggest you contact the group and acquire Dedicated and their earlier recordings.

This release from Heavenly Sons is an outstanding gospel quartet project.   We give Heavenly Sons' Dedicated an 8.5 out of 10.  To purchase this CD contact the group at 202-352-5740.  Click on the title to hear “It's A Blessing."

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