The Gift is an eclectic mixture of talented vocalists, songwriters, producers and musicians, joined together in a unique music ministry. founded by Brandon Love in the summer of 2003, the Gift started as a musical outlet: a collective opportunity of expression for talented individuals. The inclusion of more interested people led to the beginning of a new and exciting venture. A refreshing blend of Neo-Soul, Jazz, Funk, R&B, and Gospel, along with a new and exciting approach to songwriting, sets the Gift apart from other contemporary Gospel groups. The gifts vocalists have years of experience in professional singing, teaching, and training through many different avenues. Collectively, the members have worked with such artists as Michelle Williams, New Direction, Marvin Sapp, Walt Whitman and the Soul Children of Chicago, Deitrick Haddon, Shirley Caesar, Rev. Clay Evans, Dorinda Clark Cole, Joshua's Troop, Karen Clark Sheard, Ricky Dillard and the New Generation Chorale, Avant, Percy Bady, and many others. The Gift has shared the stage with many Gospel greats, both national and local recording artists, including Bishop Larry Trotter and Sweet Holy Spirit, Vashawn Mitchell, New Direction, Kierra Sheard, Chicago Mass Choir, Kevin Vasser, Dexter Walker and Zion Movement, Aaron Sledge, Joshua's Troop, and Ricky Dillard & New G, to name a few. This group strives to reach a lost world with messages and testimonies of faith, love, hope and encouragement through song, as well as expressing gratitude and praise to God. In the words of Brandon, "God has given us so many gifts. This is our gift back to him".