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dc Talk Biography
Like modern-day musical Lewis and Clarks, the three members of dc talk have spent more than a decade exploring uncharted territory. Along the way, this acclaimed and best-selling band of pioneering musicians has transformed the Christian music industry and broken down the walls. Their albums have mixed rock, rap and pop in previously unimaginable ways, winning numerous Grammy and Dove awards in the process. Their energetic concerts have continually broken new ground for rock performance and theatrics. Their video and film projects have expanded the boundaries of music and movies. Now, Toby McKeehan, Michael Tait and Kevin Max are taking time to reflect on the many miles they have traveled and the many musical and ministry milestones they have passed. dc talk has already achieved so much in such a short time. And contrary to recurring rumors, they aren't breaking up. Rather, Toby, Michael and Kevin are taking a moment to stop, look back, and celebrate the mysteries of both God and the music biz before heading out on their next exciting venture into uncharted territory.
Toby McKeehan was a white rapper who began rapping under the name "DC Talk", a name given to him because he was from the the Washington D.C. area. Toby, and Michael Tait became friends while attending Jerry Falwell's Liberty University in the mid-eighties in Lynchburg, Virginia. They began making music together, and later Kevin Max (formerly Kevin Smith) joined them. They called the group "DC Talk and The One Way Crew". The group released a demo tape and traveled around the DC area. After signing with ForeFront Records in 1989, they changed the groups name back to simply DC Talk. After their record contract, the guys moved to Tennessee, and released their self-titled debut album. Although, the moniker dc talk was originally chosen as a reference to Washington, D.C., ForeFront promoted the initials as standing for "decent Christian," as a marketing effort to appeal to new listeners.
Shortly after being signed, dc talk released DC TALK in 1989. This self-titled rap album was one of the first in Christian music, and it put dc talk in a class of their own. Nu Thang, the group's next album, was released in 1990. Distribution of both records was achieved mainly through Christian channels; DC TALK had sold over 100,000 copies, and Nu Thang surpassed that, but the band was just beginning to tap into a wider market.
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