Momentum by Tobymac - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

In 2001, dc Talk frontman tobyMac released his first solo project, Momentum. For the artist, also known as Toby McKeehan, the album marked a return to his musical roots, with a blending of hip-hop, rock, rap, pop, and R&B styles. In an interview with his label, ForeFront Records, tobyMac said that the album began "with my wife and I sitting down and praying, seeing if I was supposed to make a record on my own." "I wasn't feeling all that creative at the end of dc Talk's Supernatural tour, so we prayed a real specific prayer," tobyMac continued. "Once I felt I was supposed to do this, then we began praying for creativity. All of a sudden, there was this outpouring…basically a blank canvas with limitless colors." Fresh and innovative, the project leaves no room for mediocrity. Each track stands on its own, with no two tracks merging, but remaining clearly distinct while still managing to contribute to the album's unified whole. Accessible to a variety of musical tastes, the songs range from the intense, guitar-beat-rhythm-fused "Let's Get This Party Started" to the R&B-influenced "Irene," which opens with the sounds of Latin guitars and quickly shifts to rap. Momentum, an album reminiscent of dc Talk's early work, sets itself apart as a project highly deserving of the title "much anticipated." It is intricately detailed with layers of musical depth, combined with strong social messages such as racial reconciliation. And so it is with this release that tobyMac continues to reveal that he is indeed a modern day Renaissance man. ~ Ashleigh Kittle

1. Get This Party Started

Composer: Tobymac
Pete Stewart
Michael Anthony Taylor; Composer
Primary Artist: Tobymac; Main Performer
Producer: Tobymac
Pete Stewart; Production

2. What's Goin' Down

Composer: Tobymac
Stephen Stills
Pete Stewart; Composer
Primary Artist: Tobymac; Main Performer
Producer: Tobymac
Pete Stewart; Production

3. Irene

Composer: Tobymac
Randy Crawford
Jeff Savage; Composer
Primary Artist: Tobymac; Main Performer
Producer: Tobymac
Randy Crawford
Jeff Savage; Production

4. Toby's Mac

Composer: Tobymac; Composer
Primary Artist: Tobymac; Main Performer
Producer: Tobymac; Production

5. J Train

Composer: Tobymac
Randy Crawford
Jeff Savage; Composer
Primary Artist: Tobymac; Main Performer
Producer: Tobymac
Randy Crawford
Jeff Savage; Production

6. Do You Know

Composer: Tobymac
Gerald Goffin
Michael Masser
Michael Anthony Taylor; Composer
Primary Artist: Tobymac; Main Performer
Producer: Tobymac
Michael Anthony Taylor; Production

7. Tru-Dog

Composer: Tobymac; Composer
Primary Artist: Tobymac; Main Performer
Producer: Tobymac; Production

8. Momentum

Composer: Tobymac
Pete Stewart
Michael Anthony Taylor; Composer
Primary Artist: Tobymac; Main Performer
Producer: Tobymac
Michael Anthony Taylor; Production

9. Yours

Composer: Tobymac
Pete Stewart; Composer
Primary Artist: Tobymac; Main Performer
Producer: Tobymac
Pete Stewart; Production

10. Quiet Storm

Composer: Tobymac; Composer
Primary Artist: Tobymac; Main Performer
Producer: Tobymac; Production

11. Wonderin' Why

Composer: Tobymac
Michael Anthony Taylor; Composer
Primary Artist: Tobymac; Main Performer
Producer: Tobymac
Michael Anthony Taylor; Production

12. Somebody's Watching

Composer: Tobymac
Rockwell
Michael Anthony Taylor; Composer
Primary Artist: Tobymac; Main Performer
Producer: Tobymac
Michael Anthony Taylor; Production

13. Triple Skinny

Composer: Tobymac; Composer
Primary Artist: Tobymac; Main Performer
Producer: Tobymac; Production

14. Love Is In The House

Composer: Tobymac
Pete Stewart; Composer
Primary Artist: Tobymac; Main Performer
Producer: Tobymac
Pete Stewart; Production

15. Extreme Days

Composer: Tobymac
Jamie Rowe
David Bach
Michael Anthony Taylor; Composer
Primary Artist: Tobymac; Main Performer
Producer: Tobymac
Michael Anthony Taylor; Production

16. Don't Bring Me Down

Composer: Tobymac; Composer
Primary Artist: Tobymac; Main Performer
Producer: Tobymac; Production

17. In The Air

Composer: Tobymac
Glenn Galaxy; Composer
Primary Artist: Tobymac; Main Performer
Producer: Tobymac
Todd Collins; Production

18. Afterword

Composer: Tobymac; Composer
Primary Artist: Tobymac; Main Performer
Producer: Tobymac; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

18 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

50 minutes and 46 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

12/18 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Comedy, Other, Christian, Christian Rap, Hip Hop

Label

Forefront (FRF)

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Nov 5, 2001

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

724382529453