TobyMac

American Christian rapper

Born: October 22, 1964

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Who is TobyMac?

Kevin Michael "Toby" McKeehan (born October 22, 1964), better known by his stage name TobyMac (styled tobyMac), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He has since continued a successful solo career with the release of ten studio albums, He became the third Christian artist to have a No. 1 debut on Billboard 200 chart with Eye on It. He has had six No. 1 hit CHR singles including "Gone", "Made to Love", and "Lose My Soul". Six singles have gone to No. 1 on Billboard's Christian Songs chart, making him one of the artists with the most No. 1 hits on that chart.

Historical significance

Widely regarded as one of the most influential Christian artists of all time, he was a member of the Christian rap-rock trio DC Talk, staying with them from 1987 until they went on hiatus in 2000. Between DC Talk and his own solo career, he has sold more than 10 million albums and won seven Grammy Awards. 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. Kevin Michael "Toby" McKeehan, better known by his stage name TobyMac, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer.

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