[26], McKeehan's next album, titled Portable Sounds, was released in 2007 and sold 50,645 copies in its first week,[27] debuting at No. ", The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie, Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist, Modern Rock/Alternative Recorded Song of the Year, Music Inspired by The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year, Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year, "TobyMac Discography, TobyMac Lyrics, Toby Mac, Toby MacKeehan", "Giving Up Sports Has Never Sounded So Good", "Christian Music, Christian Music Video, Christian Music News", "Francesca Battistelli brings theater perspective to Christian music", "The 51st Annual Grammy Awards Winners List", National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, "TobyMac \'honored\' that 5 of his albums have been certified Gold", "Toby the Mac – The Bottom Line, Ministries", "MMA at the Movies: A Comprehensive Guide", 2007 Year End Charts/Top Christian CHR songs, "Thrillville Off the Rails Soundtrack List", "Sade's 'Soldier' Sizzles at No. ***THIS IS NOT A TEST*** is available here: https://tobymac.lnk.to/thisisnotatestydSubscribe to TobyMac videos on YouTube: https://tobymac.lnk.to/subscribe Get the latest album, THE ELEMENTS, here: https://tobymac.lnk.to/theelementsyoInstagram: https://instagram.com/tobymacFacebook: http://facebook.com/tobymac Twitter: https://twitter.com/tobymacSpotify: http://tobymac.co/spotify Music video by TobyMac performing Love Feels Like.
[42] The song "City on Our Knees" earned him a Dove Award for Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year. The singles from the album were well received by the audience, making it one of the greatest hits of his career.
Truett was an aspiring rapper and waited until he was 21 to start a solo career as Truett Foster. To read our entire interview with TobyMac click here. DC Talk member Kevin 'TobyMac' McKeehan's son Truett Foster McKeehan has died unexpectedly at the age of 21. 34 solely on the strength of radio airplay. 1 on Billboard 200", "Major League Baseball taps TobyMac's "Tonight" for "30 Clubs in 30 Days" series – Gospel Soundcheck", "DC Talk's TobyMac Makes Opposites Attract on 'Hello Tonight' Tour", "2010 Dove Award winners – Gospel Soundcheck", "2011 Dove Award Winners Announced < Music News | CBN.com", "Multi-Platinum Selling Artist TobyMac Garners Seventh Solo GRAMMY Award Nomination for "Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album, "TobyMac, "Dubbed & Freq'd: a remix project" Review", "TobyMac's Brand-New Single, "Me Without You", Debuts with a Whopping 53 Adds", "TobyMac Earns First No. We capture the raw, transparent glimpses into the joys, struggles, triumphs, heartache and tragedy that make up the fabric of an individual’s journey. Share a song with a friend that has impacted you. The album debuted at No. [61], A remix album, titled Eye'm All Mixed Up, which features remixes from the album Eye on It, was released on November 4, 2014. [1] McKeehan's son Moses suffers from muscular dystrophy. If there is a concert or worship music event, pray about inviting a friend who might need to hear a life-changing message or song. After the Nu Thang tour, they recorded Free at Last which was certified platinum. Look for ways to serve others with your talents. Kevin Michael "Toby" McKeehan, professionally known as tobyMac, is a rap, hip hop, and rock artist from Nashville, Tennessee. [13] The song "Extreme Days" was also used in the movie Hangman's Curse, based on a book by Frank Peretti.

He has also written two more books with Michael Tait, one titled, Under God,[83] containing stories of America's spiritual battles, and another book called Living Under God: Discovering Your Part in God's Plan.[84]. 1 on Billboard's Christian Songs chart on September 1, 2012, becoming the singer's fifth chart-topper. In 2011, he joined Tait on the song "Jesus Freak" in Greensboro, North Carolina. [38] The album is a mix of pop, rock, hip hop, Latin, and funk, similar to his album Portable Sounds.

29 on the Hot 100 in 1996,[12] the group released Supernatural, which would be their last album. TobyMac’s third album, Welcome to Diverse City was released in 2004. [21] In the movie Never Back Down Toby's song "The Slam" is featured in the main fight scene. I’m watching people interact – which is the main way I write lyrics – usually sitting in a corner somewhere at a coffee shop having a Bible study. "Ignition" received worldwide exposure when it was used as the Arizona Cardinals entrance music during the pre-game of Super Bowl XLIII. [28][29] The album also received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album. He is the president of the record label Gotee Records. Ask the Holy Spirit to be your encourager when you face closed doors or opposition. I’m going to make a record,” that led to DC Talk. After the Nu Thang tour, they recorded Free at Last which was certified platinum. They released their next album, Jesus Freak, in 1995, and it went multi-platinum and led to the Jesus Freak World Tour. Get inspired. for the VeggieTales movie, The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie. 1 on the Hot Christian Songs chart, making the song TobyMac's sixth No. [19] The song was also featured in car commercials, men's NCAA clips, NBA Finals (Miami Heat, 2006), World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) programming, NFL Football commercials, and "The Ultimate Highlight" on SportsCenter. [20] Former Ohio Valley Wrestling performer Matt Cappotelli used "The Slam" as his entrance theme. TobyMac formed DC Talk with Michael Tait in 1987 at Liberty University. Toby McKeehan (born Kevin Michael McKeehan;[2] October 22, 1964), better known by his stage name TobyMac (styled tobyMac or TOBYMAC), is a Christian hip hop recording artist, music producer, songwriter and author. Welcome to Diverse City was released in October 2004 and is certified gold. He also performed solo, what TobyMac later described as a "kind of an R&B / church-oriented music". Whether it’s a romantic relationship or friendship, I want to write.

1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart in the November 24 issue. All Rights Reserved. Official Lyric Video for “Love Feels Like” by TobyMac feat. I think the person, that without a doubt said I could make a record, is Michael Tait, from DC Talk, now Newsboys. He and Tait released Christian Rhymes to a Rhythm in 1988 and recruited classmate Kevin Max Smith to join the group. He was found dead at his home in Nashville on October 23, 2019, at age 21, when the Nashville Fire Department responded to a cardiac arrest report. You can share about how the lyrics from a certain song helped you through your hard time and even share your relationship with Christ helped you. Spend some time in nature. He composed and recorded the song "Extreme Days" for the 2001 Truth Builder Productions film Extreme Days, which was featured on the Momentum album. "In The Driver's Seat". That sort of began DC Talk.

© 2020 Risen Magazine. [73], In January 2018, he released "I Just Need U", which debuted at No. [77] The album was released on October 12, 2018 and became his fifth album to top the Christian Albums chart on Billboard. He has written a fifth book called City on Our Knees. [35], He released his first live album as a solo artist in 2008. [78], He released The Lost Demos on May 8, 2020, an EP of recovered demos. Tait had previously been featured on Jerry Falwell’s The Old Time Gospel Hour and with the Falwell Singers. He was known for being a member of the trio dc Talk from 1987 to its hiatus in 2000.

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1 and were the second and third most played songs on Christian Hit Radio stations in 2007. TobyMac has also helped establish a camp, called Camp Electric, located near Nashville, Tennessee, for young musicians who want to have pop and rock skills. You may not be a musician, but all of us could use some time with God to be inspired. But it’s because Michael was making a record and grabbing the bull by the horns and said, ‘I want my voice to be used by God. Truett is featured on the song "Backseat Driver" from This Is Not a Test, as well as on "Alone" from Hollyn's self-titled EP, as "TRU". Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal more of Himself to you. TobyMac would go on to have a solo career that continues today. [But sometimes like] City on Our Knees, I wrote that song in 20 minutes. The album stood high at the 54th position on Billboard 200. [85] The book is about how Christians past and present have set aside differences, come together in unity, and stepped forward in action and prayer. His song "Yours" was used in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) as "Sting's" theme song. Around this time also, he wrote his song, "New World" for "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" and recorded the song "What We Gonna Do?" Read about your favorite artists and how they got their start.

", Mayfield, Geoff. [74][75] In July 2018, he released "Everything" as a single. [97] The autopsy revealed that Truett died from an accidental drug overdose of fentanyl and amphetamines.[98]. Last year, Tait reunited with TobyMac and Kevin Max for a DC Talk "Jesus Freak Cruise." Truett, aka TruDog, Toby's oldest son, was once again featured on a song as in the previous albums. There was a little drum machine and I wrote this little song called ‘Heaven Bound.’ I wrote the raps and had Michael come in and sing the chorus. “Well it is a grueling process – ninety percent of the time it’s grueling.