Toby McKeehan(bornKevin Michael McKeehan; October 22, 1964), better known by his stage nameTobyMac(styledtobyMac), is a Christian recording artist, music producer, hip-hop/pop artist, singer-songwriter, and author.
TobyMac was one of the first Christian rappers . He was first known for being a member of the Christian singing trio DC Talk , staying with them from 1987 until their announced hiatus in 2000. He has since continued a successful solo career with the release of four studio albums: Momentum (2001), Portable Sounds (2007), Christmas in Diverse City (2011).
Between DC talk and his own solo career, he has sold more than 10 million albums. TobyMac has had six No. 1 hit CHR singles including "Gone ", "Made to Love " and "Lose My Soul ." His live concert CD+DVD combo album, Alive and Transported , was released in 2008 and received the Grammy Award for Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album at the 51st Grammy Awards in 2009. His fourth studio album, Tonight, was released on February 9, 2010.
Musical career DC Talk (1988 2001) Solo career Momentum (2001 2003) Welcome to Diverse City (2004 2006) Portable Sounds (2007 2008) Alive and Transported (2008) Tonight (2010) Other work Personal life Discography Awards nominations GMA Dove Award awards Video awards References^ . Jesusfreakhideout.com. 1964-10-22. Retrieved 2011-10-23.
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