DC Talk

American Christian rap and rock music trio

DC Talk (also written as dc Talk) is a well-known Christian rock/rap band, most famous for its song Jesus Freak. The band started in 1988, and was part of the rise in popularity of the contemporary Christian music genre during the 1990s. The band split up in 2000 to have solo careers.

dc Talk
dc Talk from left to right, Michael Tait, Kevin Max, Toby McKeehan
dc Talk from left to right, Michael Tait, Kevin Max, Toby McKeehan
Background information
OriginLynchburg, Virginia, United States
GenresChristian Hip hop
Christian rock
Pop rock
R&B
Years active19882000
LabelsForeFront Records
Virgin Records
MembersToby McKeehan
Kevin Max Smith
Michael Tait

Studio albums change

Year Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
US 200 US Christ.
1989 DC Talk
  • Label: ForeFront Records
10
1990 Nu Thang
  • Label: ForeFront Records
5
  • RIAA: Gold
1992 Free at Last
  • Label: ForeFront Records
1
  • RIAA: Platinum
1995 Jesus Freak
  • Label: ForeFront Records/Virgin Records
16 1
  • RIAA: 2× Platinum
  • MC: Gold
1998 Supernatural
  • Label: Virgin
4 1
  • RIAA: Platinum