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Maurette Brown Clark
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Birth name | Maurette Brown |
Also known as | Princess of Praise & Worship |
Born | 1966 (age 58–59) Long Island, New York |
Genres | gospel |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instruments | vocals, singer-songwriter |
Years active | 1998–present |
Labels | Verity, Atlanta International |
Maurette Brown Clark (born in 1966) is an American gospel singer and songwriter. She is known for her powerful voice and inspiring music.
Maurette started her solo music career in 1998. Her first album was called How I Feel. Since then, she has released several other popular albums. Her music has been very successful, often appearing on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart. She has also been a member of Richard Smallwood's group, Vision, since 1996.
Early Life and Music Beginnings
Maurette Brown Clark was born in Long Island, New York. Her parents loved music, and she started singing at a very young age. She began taking singing lessons when she was just six years old.
She continued to sing throughout her high school and college years. Before becoming a solo artist, she even toured with other gospel musicians.
Her Music Career
Maurette Brown Clark officially started her solo music career in 1998. Her first album, How I Feel, was released on August 25, 1998, by Verity Records. This album was a big hit, reaching number 8 on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart.
After her first album, she released more music with Atlanta International Records. Her album By His Grace came out on August 6, 2002, and reached number 12 on the Gospel Albums chart.
She then released The Dream on March 6, 2007. This album also did well, reaching number 34. Her fourth album, The Sound of Victory, was released on November 1, 2011. It was very popular, climbing to number 6 on the Gospel Albums chart.
Her music has been praised by critics. For example, Cross Rhythms gave her second album a high rating, calling it excellent.
Albums She Has Released
Maurette Brown Clark has released several studio albums during her career. These albums have helped her become a well-known gospel artist.
- How I Feel (1998)
- By His Grace (2002)
- The Dream (2007)
- The Sound of Victory (2011)