Album: Life After Death by tobyMac (2022)
Genre: Christian
Format: Album

Description: TobyMac’s life changed drastically between the releases of his 2018 album, The Elements, and Life After Death, as he unexpectedly lost his eldest son, Truett McKeehan, in 2020. Accordingly, much of Life After Death grapples with exactly that: moving forward in the wake of unspeakable loss. Though grief is a through line on the album, Life After Death is not a sombre affair, with no shortage of the pop- and hip-hop-influenced worship music for which TobyMac is known and loved. Opening track “Help Is on the Way (Maybe Midnight)” sets a hopeful tone, celebrating the security found in trusting God. “Promised Land”, a collaboration with Sheryl Crow, is an optimistic take on searching for comfort and peace. And the collection’s emotional core is “21 Years,” a heart-wrenching tribute to McKeehan. Guests on the album include singer-songwriter/pianist Blessing Offor on the soulful cut “The Goodness” and fellow CCM artist Tauren Wells on the searching “Deeper”.

Artist Background: Toby McKeehan (born Kevin Michael McKeehan; October 22, 1964), better known by his stage name TobyMac (styled tobyMac), is a Christian recording artist, music producer, hip-hop/pop artist, singer-songwriter, and author. TobyMac was one of the first and best-known Christian rappers. He was first known for being a member of the Christian vocal 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 five ... Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement.

Music Scene: Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement.

Tags: Christian, 2020s, Album

TobyMac’s life changed drastically between the releases of his 2018 album, The Elements, and Life After Death, as he unexpectedly lost his eldest son, Truett McKeehan, in 2020. Accordingly, much of Life After Death grapples with exactly that: moving forward in the wake of unspeakable loss. Though grief is a through line on the album, Life After Death is not a sombre affair, with no shortage of the pop- and hip-hop-influenced worship music for which TobyMac is known and loved. Opening track “Help Is on the Way (Maybe Midnight)” sets a hopeful tone, celebrating the security found in trusting God. “Promised Land”, a collaboration with Sheryl Crow, is an optimistic take on searching for comfort and peace. And the collection’s emotional core is “21 Years,” a heart-wrenching tribute to McKeehan. Guests on the album include singer-songwriter/pianist Blessing Offor on the soulful cut “The Goodness” and fellow CCM artist Tauren Wells on the searching “Deeper”.

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