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TobyMac
12+ albums
christianchristian rockHip-HopChristian Raprap
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TobyMac (usually styled tobyMac or TOBYMAC) is an American Christian recording artist, rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer. He was born Kevin Michael McKeehan on October 22, 1964, in Fairfax, Virginia.. He first rose to prominence as a member of the influential Christian trio dc Talk (with Michael Tait and Kevin Max), and later established a long-running, successful solo career. dc Talk formed in the late 1980s and through the 1990s became one of the most popular acts in contemporary Christian music. dc Talk formed in the late 1980s and through the 1990s became one of the most significant acts in contemporary Christian music. In 1995, the release of “Jesus Freak” marked a turning point for the group. Although the title referenced Jesus directly, it allowed them to breakthrough into the secular world. Their fourth album peaked at No. 16 on the Billboard 200, went double platinum, and marked a stylistic shift toward rock and grunge, while retaining their hip-hop roots. Their final studio album in 1998, Supernatural debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, selling over 106,000 copies in its first week. After dc Talk went on hiatus around 2000, TobyMac launched his solo career. He has released numerous diverse albums covering different styles, including hip hop, pop, Christian contemporary, and electronic. TobyMac launched his solo career with Momentum (2001), followed by Welcome to Diverse City (2004), an album that explored themes of diversity and social issues while featu
