Tobymac

In 1989, the trio released their first album, ‘DC Talk and they embarked on a nationwide tour. Moving on, they released their second album, ‘Nu Thang,’ in 1990. Fortunately, they achieved the “gold” certification from the ‘Recording Industry Association of America’ (RIAA.) The group came up with 3rd album free at Last,’ which surpassed ‘Nu Thang’ in terms of success. Additionally, the album was later certified “platinum” by the ‘RIAA.’

Caption: Tobymac during his concert. Source: Getty Image

Moving on, they appeared on ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,’ making them household names in America. When they released their 1955 album Jesus Freak, they were at the peak of their careers. Their album was tagged as “double-platinum. Similarly, the album was followed by the grand ‘Jesus Freak Tour.’

The trio released their last full-fledged album, titled ‘Supernatural, in 1998. Fortunately, DC Talk was named “the most popular overtly Christian act of all time, in 2002. They were named by The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music.’

More about career

Thus, their album was honored with at least one ‘Grammy award. In the early 2000s, they released an EP named Solo. Later, 3 of them started seriously on their solo projects. Finally, his debut solo album, ‘Momentum. Eventually, his debut at the top spot on the ‘Billboard Heatseekers chart in 2001.

From his album songs like Extreme Days, Get this Party Started, and Yours were featured in various films and TV series. Additionally, along with the single ‘Momentum’ was featured in the video game ‘Crackdown.’

His album won several ‘Dove Awards and a ‘Grammy nomination. In the year 2004, he released ‘Welcome to Diverse City. The album gave him the Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year award at the ‘Dove Awards.’ moving on, in 2007, he came up with his album Portable Sounds. Thus, the album was another addition to his pile of successful albums.

Tobymac’s album debuted at number 10 on the ‘Billboard 200’ chart.  Besides that, it also got the first spot on the ‘SoundScan Contemporary Christian Overall chart. For his album, he won the ‘Artist of the Year’ award at the ‘Dove Awards. In 2008, his first live album as a solo artist was ‘Alive and Transported was released.

Career highlight

The album also helped the singer to earn one ‘Grammy’ and one ‘GMA Dove award. In 2010, his album Tonight was released and sold 79,000 copies in the 1st week of its release. His album reached number six on the ‘Billboard 200’ chart. In the year 2011, he released his debut Christmas album, ‘Christmas in Diverse City. He delivered ‘Dubbed and Freq’d: A Remix Project,’ in 2012. He came with his studio album, ‘Eye on It,’ in late 2012. Successfully, the album aced the ‘Billboard 200’ charts.

In 1997, it’s made it the first Christian album to receive the honor. His other album This Is Not a Test’ was released, in August 2015.  Fortunately, it debuted at the fourth spot on the ‘Billboard 200’ chart. besides, he has co-written two novels with his former ‘DC Talk’ members, Kevin Max Smith, and Michael Tait. In addition, he has also written ‘Under God’ and ‘Living under God: Discovering Your Part in God’s Plan’. The estimated net worth of the singer Tobymac is $10 million.