RNU Records has just announced the release of a new collaborative-styled gospel music group called, “Cultivated Collective”.
This group of five individual chart-topping singers have come together to formulate one super group bound to make a lasting impact on the gospel music industry. Their debut album entitled, “The Introduction”, offers a variety of worship music styles sure to be the anthems in churches around the world this season.
Members include Josh Copeland (Sundays Best Season 9 runner up), David Bratton (writer of “Every Praise” by Hezekiah Walker), Shontelle Norman-Beatty (#1 Billboard for “Jesus Will Fix It” / sister of the late Shea Norman), Lamont Sanders (#1 Billboard for “He Kept Me”), and Anisa Fowler (#2 Billboard for “Covered”). “The Introduction” is truly an incredible manifestation of what it looks like for artists to come together and work collaboratively rather than competitively.
When asked about the idea behind the collaborative concept producer, songwriter RNU Records & Management CEO Josh Arnoux says,
“I really want to get a message across to the gospel music community, and not just from the independent side. I really want them to see that we’re stronger together than doing things separately. So, if you come together as a collective, everyone is marching in the same direction. That’s how we got to a collective.”
He continues, “They’re all established from the independent side, but bringing them together is like the Avengers of independent gospel music.”
The members of Cultivated Collective:
Joshua “Josh” Copeland is a powerhouse in gospel music, known for his dynamic voice and spiritual performances. A standout from BET’s Sunday Best Season 9, Josh hails from Salisbury, MD, and began singing at just nine years old. Over the years, he’s shared the stage with gospel legends like Pastor John P. Kee, Karen Clark-Sheard, and Tye Tribbett, and appeared on platforms like BET’s Joyful Noise and The Word Network.
Dave Bratton first made waves in the gospel world writing for Timothy Wright, Vickie Winans and other various gospel artists and then penned an unforgettable song for Hezekiah Walker, culminating in a Grammy Nomination. The world took note of his exceptional talent, and the accolades continued to pour in. A coveted Dove Award graced his trophy case, earned for the hit single, “Every Praise,” which resonated deeply with listeners and affirmed his status as a gospel music luminary.
Lamont Sanders is an inspirational recording artist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who celebrates his faith in God on his latest single entitled “If I Only Knew”. This record is gaining momentum, following the success of his #1 Billboard top-charting single, “He Kept Me”, a single featured on his EP He’s A Keeper. “He Kept Me” debuted at #1 on the official Billboard Gospel National radio charts, catapulting his success as a leader and trendsetter in gospel. With his rise to success, Lamont performed at the 37th Annual Stellar Awards as an emerging artist.
For Anisa Fowler, 2025 has been a breakthrough year. She was requested by a prominent Nigerian Artist, Enny Julius, to collaborate on two singles: “Thy Kingdom Come” which was released on June 19, 2025 and “Good, Good God” which is set to release before the year is out. She has since been able to release her first single from the 2022 live recording, “Nobody” on July 24, 2025. It is doing phenomenally well in the African market and being picked up on several curated and editorial streaming playlists, including BoomPlay, AudioMack, Spotify and YouTube to name a few.
The gospel songbird Shontelle Norman-Beatty launched her solo journey on DARE Records in 2020 with a new arrangement of “Jesus Will Fix It (Trouble in My Way,”) a funky, Memphis-styled testament to enduring faith that gospel fans will recognize. She is also featured on the 2020 EP DARE Records Presents Countdown To Christmas, with a recording of the time-honored holiday classic “The Christmas Song.” With her heady mix of sass and class, sugar and spice, Shontelle is a welcome addition to the family of Gospel music stars.
“The Introduction” will be available on all digital streaming platforms this Friday, October 31st.
The Introduction marks the first chapter from Cultivated Collective’s live recording in NYC. Known for their individual Billboard success, Josh Copeland, Shontelle Norman-Beatty, Lamont Sanders, David Bratton, and Anisa Fowler now step forward as a united group. This project introduces them not just as artists, but as a movement—proving that collaboration over competition can spark a bold new era for independent gospel music.
About Josh Arnoux, RNU Records & Management CEO
Joshua Arnoux is a 23 year participant of the gospel music community. From his start writing songs at the age of 17, producing at 19, and recording his first album at 21, Joshua has a true passion for music that talks about the goodness of Jesus.
In 2018, He took his musical career to a new level by setting out to earn a bachelor’s degree in music business. He enrolled in Full Sail University based on their amazing track record for churning out elite alumni with chart toping music. In spite of what he already knew about the business of music, nothing says commitment like earning a degree. He wanted to make sure that he could have a long lasting and successful career as a music executive. RNU Records is Joshua’s first step as a media company.
He also has plans to produce documentaries, write books and create philanthropic organizations with his wife to help youth in and out of the church.
Overall, Joshua wants to create opportunities for artists to not only express themselves through music, but also to earn a living. He believes in fair contracts that don’t enslave the artist, but rather contracts that liberate them to be what God created them to be.
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