Thursday, October 30, 2008
TobyMac Talks To The Class of 2008
Learn more at grad2008.com TobyMac shares wisdom and advice with the graduating class of '08 through ConGRADulations! The Music CD, The Media DVD, and The Gift Devotional Book- with over 1 million given to graduates, it is the #1 Grad gift of this decade!
Christian Music News Source
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
TobyMac’s Christian hip-hop hits on life’s real issues
A musician’s life on the road isn’t always about booze, drugs and groupies. Sometimes life is simply about finding some privacy — especially if there are 13 people on a 12-bunk bus.
That’s how tobyMac rolls with his backing band, The Diverse City Band.
“We’re like a family, man,” said tobyMac, who performs Friday at the State Fair. “Even if it’s offered up to take a second bus, it’s like, ‘naw.’”
tobyMac, once a member of pioneering Christian hip-hop group dcTalk, is now a (somewhat) solo performer who still rips shows with his descriptive flow.
He might even borrow a few lyrical and musical tricks from mainstream rappers.
“Of course I do,” he said, when asked if he listened to radio hip-hop. “There are some good things being said. There are some thought-provoking things.
“You can’t help but recognize Kanye West’s talent. I do think that creatively the guy is way up there in the genius realm.”
West, though, writes about Louis Vuitton, gold diggers, 808s and heartbreak. tobyMac writes about less expensive things, at least in face value.
“Typically, I write about things I’m going through in my life,” he said. “That tends to speak to people’s lives. We’re all not that different.
“We’re all going through the same thing.”
That’s why tobyMac sees himself as a role model. He thinks all entertainers — even flamboyant ones like West — should see themselves that way, too.
“I don’t think you can separate the two things,” he said. “If you’re in the limelight and on a stage, you are influencing people.
“God’s given you this talent. Why wouldn’t you want to influence people for the good?”
Reach Taylor at (803) 771-8362.
Christian Music News Source
That’s how tobyMac rolls with his backing band, The Diverse City Band.
“We’re like a family, man,” said tobyMac, who performs Friday at the State Fair. “Even if it’s offered up to take a second bus, it’s like, ‘naw.’”
tobyMac, once a member of pioneering Christian hip-hop group dcTalk, is now a (somewhat) solo performer who still rips shows with his descriptive flow.
He might even borrow a few lyrical and musical tricks from mainstream rappers.
“Of course I do,” he said, when asked if he listened to radio hip-hop. “There are some good things being said. There are some thought-provoking things.
“You can’t help but recognize Kanye West’s talent. I do think that creatively the guy is way up there in the genius realm.”
West, though, writes about Louis Vuitton, gold diggers, 808s and heartbreak. tobyMac writes about less expensive things, at least in face value.
“Typically, I write about things I’m going through in my life,” he said. “That tends to speak to people’s lives. We’re all not that different.
“We’re all going through the same thing.”
That’s why tobyMac sees himself as a role model. He thinks all entertainers — even flamboyant ones like West — should see themselves that way, too.
“I don’t think you can separate the two things,” he said. “If you’re in the limelight and on a stage, you are influencing people.
“God’s given you this talent. Why wouldn’t you want to influence people for the good?”
Reach Taylor at (803) 771-8362.
Christian Music News Source
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
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