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12/20/00 Solos Debut in
2001
As
of right now, dcTalk's next album (a still untitled EP) will
release in April 2001. Not only will it spotlight 2 solo tracks
from each of the guys upcoming solo debuts, but also a "new
dc Talk song" (rumored to be the concert favorite, "40").
Following in July, Michael's album will release, then Kevin's
in August, and Toby's last in September. On top of all this,
dcTalk is also considering releasing an old school "mix-tape"
album. It would contain tracks from their first 2 studio recordings
updated with new beats and mixes.
(billboard.com)
11/21/00 A Message To
Our Visitors.
Hey
guys, it's Chris. I just wanted to let you know that you should
all be thanking Jon. For the last month, roughly, he's been
the temporary newsguy. I am at a real hard spot in my educational
life. Basically... College is a bit more than I expected it
to be. Pile my job(s?) on top of that and attempting to maintain
a social life and it's just a big double-whammy. Things are
beginning to slow down and soon, hopefully, I'll be back and
better than ever. I'm working on several things right now
and I'm glad someone, Jon, has been there to take a shot at
this crazy news stuff. It can be hectic but it can also be
a blast. We make this site for you guys and we're glad you
dig it. In other news, I'd also like to say thanks to Mr.
Max for the mention on National Television and I'd also like
to say 'hey' to CCM for the site of the week. And finally,
in a shameless plug, I'd like to inform you all about my OTHER
activity. For those who don't know I have a weekly radio show
on KAPU, 104.7 FM in Azusa, CA.(Live on the internet at http://kapu.apu.edu)
The show is called Bleached Monkey and if you guys like music
like dc Talk and the like, you'd dig the shop. I know it's
totally shameless of me to plug it but hey... I can. Have
a good one guys. Oh and have a great Thanksgiving, I know
I will. I'm going home.
(chris.e)
11/20/00 TV Special...
AGAIN!
For
anyone who missed Intermission: A Decade of dcTalk
on PAX (which aired 11-17-00), there IS hope! Some PAX stations
are reshowing the special in it's entirety this coming Friday
(11-24-00) at the same time. Nice surprise, huh?
(TV
Weekly)
11/20/00 WebSite Status
/ Accolades.
First
of all, ardent-enthusiast is temporarily closed because
basically, we had too many visitors last week. This is actually
a great thing in my opinion because it means the dcTalk community
is continually growing! We're not exactly sure why the explosion
of visitors came last week but we're looking in to fixing
the problem. So in the future we hopefully won't ever have
to close down the site again. In other news, a|e was the CCM
Magazine Website of the Week last week. And Kevin Max
also mentioned the site on Intermission: A Decade of dcTalk
(which aired Friday, 11-17-00). Chris and I send many thanks
to K-Max for the mentioning. YOU ROCK DUDE!
(CCM
Online)
10/29/00 Two-Million and
Counting!
To
put it simply, Jesus Freak has finally gone double
platinum!! How 'bout a round of applause for the boys? (Insert
APPLAUSE here!) Also, new pictures from the Intermission
photo shoot have been posted at dctalk.com on the guy's individual
biography pages! Ya MIGHT wanna check those out.
(dcTalk.com, CCM
Online)
10/22/00 Second Edition
of Jesus Freaks.
If
you've already purchased the Jesus Freaks book, well...
you're just gonna have to buy it again! Yes, there's a 2nd
edition releasing soon with a special limited edition CD in
the back. The CD contains the full Supernatural album,
the Jesus Freak single, AND... drum roll please...
an all NEW screensaver! If all this isn't exciting enough
for you, check out the greatest hits project from the Newsboys
releasing this Tuesday. Toby Mac is featured in the all new
remixed "God Is Not A Secret."
(ForeFront Records, Sparrow
Records)
10/22/00 Worlds Biggest
Lock-In.
If
you're a youth leader, then listen up! dc Talk's throwing
the worlds biggest lock-in on November 17th in promotion of
their upcoming greatest hits album. Call 800-725-3300 for
more information.
(ForeFront Records)
10/18/00 Wanna' Hear The
Tait Band?
Well kids, the Tait Band
is able to be heard online. Wanna hear samples of every song
on the Tait Band debut album? Click here
for this gift, coutesy of dcTalk.com.
(dcTalk.com)
10/19/00 Yet Another dc
Talk Album.
According to a semi-recent
issue of CCM Magazine, we can expect yet another dc Talk album
before the year is up. Now hold your horses, this will be
an EP, which typically means around 7-8 songs. Word has it
that the album will include two tracks from each members'
solo effort, as well as a live recording of 40, the song they
have been playing at concerts for all too long. Look for this
new EP in stores on the day after Christmas.
(a|e)
10/18/00 Tait Band Rocks
The Night Away.
This past Sunday night, Miachael
Tait and the Tait Band rocked the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.
They played around 5 songs including "In The Light" and Tait
Band tune "Vanity." Michael made it known that we can expect
a Tait Band release in April. Keep your eyes peeled.
(a|e)
10/16/00 Hear Intermission
First!
Look for Intermission:
The Greatest Hits to debut on HearItFirst.com during the
first week of November. This means you will be able to sample
the album, among other fun stuff. Remember, HearItFirst.com
in the first week of November for dc Talk - Intermission:
The Greatest Hits.
(a|e)
10/14/00 No Time For Me
To Take An Intermission!
Yesterday a lot of things
happened. One, the track list for Intermission: The Greatest
Hits became availiable because of some guy on eBay. Thank
you Some Guy. Two, we got sound clips of all the new songs!
Thank you dcTalk.com! And Three, I have found out that the
album will feature TWO NEW Mrs. Morgan tracks! Although one
is labeled as "Mr. Morgan." Thank you ForeFront!
On with it, here's the track list, followed by the sound clips...
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Say The Words (Now)
Colored People
Jesus Is Just Alright
Between You And Me
Mind's Eye
Consume Me
My Will
In The Light
Mr. Morgan (Act I)
Socially Acceptable
Luv Is A Verb
Supernatural
Jesus Freak
Hardway (Remix)
What If I Stumble?
I Wish We'd All Beed Ready
Chance
Sugar Coat It
Mrs. Morgan (Act II)
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(a|e,
dcTalk.com, ForeFront
Records)
10/10/00 New Picture Of
The Guys.
A new to the internet picture
of the guys has just been released to the dc Talk Online
Street Team. It's from the photo shoot for the album cover.
Give it a look.
(a|e)
10/6/00 LOTS Of Intermission
News.
How's this for news? Not
only do we have the cover to the upcoming hits album, but
we also have confirmed word on the first single from the album,
which I currently have IN MY HANDS. The first single, added
to radio today, is a remix of Say The Words called
"Say The Words (Now)." The song is like a techno mix of Say
The Words, and I personally dig it. Listen to your favorite
Christian stations for the new song. And now for the unveiling
of the cover... Drum Roll Please...
(a|e)
9/30/00 Kevin's Acting
Is Soupernatural.
HA! You thought it was a
typo but NO! I got am email from Kevin reguarding the independant
film mentioned on KevinMax.com It is not "The Trilogy," which
is being highly rumored. The movie is called "Soupernatural."
If you'll all remember back to November of last year, I brought
you this news. The deal was that the movie was originally
going to be called "The Trilogy" but the name was changed
for an unknown reason. Anyways, Kevin said he worked with
very awesome people and the trailer looks great. Before you
go buck wild on the title, Kevin isn't too fond of it. He
says it seems like too much of a dc Talk analogy and that
was also the general feeling I got from e-mails from fans
when I posted the original news piece, so I think we are pretty
much all in agreement here. More news to you as I get it.
(a|e)
9/26/00 See dc Talk LIVE!
It's something that you can't
really say much these days but dc Talk will be performing
LIVE on November 17, to hype 'Intermission.' dc Talk will
be doing a live acoustical concert on the PAX Netowrk. Get
ready for this... Wait for it... OK, The set list will include
FAN INPUT. Fans will be able to send in song requests and
comments that will scroll along the bottom of the screen (Hmm,
sounds kinda' like that MTV live stuff that was tried a while
back, yeah?). Mark Your Calendars,vfrom Midnight until 2AM
on the night of November 17, it's dc Talk!
(dcTalk.com)
9/26/00 An Intermission?
Well, it's OFFICIAL. dcTalk.com
has announced the name of the greatest hits album, in store
November 21. Drum Roll Please... "dc Talk - Intermission:
Greatest Hits." Yup, you heard it here... Second? Anyways,
look for the now titled album in store, featuring two new
tracks, on November 21, I know you'll all be there, as I will
be too.
(dcTalk.com)
9/6/00 More News Of The
Hits Album?
Well, the project is STILL
untitled. The guys seem to be cutting it close, but we still
got time. According to CD Now, not me, the two new songs are
"Sugar Coat It" and "Chance." Don't take this as fact because
even I am not positive. I'm just giving you guys what it says.
The album may also containt a live version of "40," however
I personally doubt it. The song "Chance" was written by the
guys and Goo Goo Dolls/REM sideman, Nathan December. More
news as I get it.
(CDNow)
9/6/00 Toby Goes Country?
Well, evidentally the cowboy
hat Toby became rather fond of during the Supernatural tour
was a sign of things to come. Toby recently recorded a part
in an upcoming SheDaisy song. SheDaisy is a female country
trio. On September 26, their Christmas album will be released.
Toby appears on the track "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing/Carol
of the Bells."
(CDNow)
8/31/00 Toby Rooting For
A Band Mascot?
I didn't believe it until
I saw it for myself. In the new Philmore video, "Smile
At Me," Toby plays a band manager for the band, Philmore.
In the beginning of the video he encourages the band that
they need a mascot because music videos are "a thing
of the past." It's a rather funny bit and if you get
the chance I suggest you all give it a look. You can check
out the video at 5MinuteWalk.com.
(a|e)
8/27/00 Toby's A Busy
Boy.
Toby was the emcee of sorts
for a skateboard event at Portland Fest 2000, last weekend.
He also joined GRITS and Kirk Franklin on stage amid a crowd
of 85,000. They rocked the house. In other Toby news, he's
make guest appearances on albums lately. Look for him on the
album from new Atlantic artist Damita, as well as a guest
appearance on the new project coming from RAZE titled The
Plan, due in stores November 7. Toby ALSO is writing and
performing the title track for an upcoming movie, entitled
'Extreme Days.' The movie is about Extreme Sports.
(dcTalk.com)
8/27/00 dc Talk: The Hits.
Well, November 21 is closing
in fast. Ah, the day we get new dc Talk material, WHOO! The
project, which is still untitled, will feature the guys biggest
hits plus two new songs, with Toby Mac in the producer's chair.
Don't look for any material from the first two albums, as
you may know they were neglected on two out of the three surveys
took that were supposed to be used to help judge what goes
on where. Ibelieve.com listed the songs from the first two
albums but no one (but me!) voted for them I guess. Oh well,
I'm sure whatever gets put out there will rock. On another
note, hopefully I'll be posting the names of the songs, for
those of you who don't already know, soon. Stay Tuned.
(dcTalk.com)
8/27/00 The Tait Band.
Well, it's happened. Michael
Tait's band is assembled and getting to work on an album due
out early next year. The Tait Band, consisting of Mike, Pete
Stewart, and Lonnie and Chad Chapin, are hard at work. dcTalk.com
says they will have sound and video clips soon, so we'll be
sure to let you know when they are posted.
(dcTalk.com)
8/27/00 FOUR!
It's back kids. dc Talk and
Smitty are hitting the green to raise some money for PR Ministries.
This Monday the guys will hit the green with MWS and others
and see just who is the golf prodigy. If you're in Nashville
try and check it out, although I'm hearing it's sold out and
has been for quite some time. Expect pictures from the event
here at a|e.
(dcTalk.com)
8/15/00 It's A Toby Day.
Got plans this weekend? Well,
if you live in Portland or near there, cancel them. Toby McKeehan
is scheduled to perform this Saturday at Portland
Festival 2000. No word on what exactly he could be doing
but Gotee band Relient K is also performing that day so who
knows? Also, Toby is th executive-producer on the debut album
from the newest artist to sign to 40 Records. Sammy Ward is
a praise and worship artist. Also working on the record was
Otto "Sugerbear" Price, who produced four of the
albums songs.
(a|e)
8/11/00 News On Kevin's
Solo Album.
OK, I know it's not a snappy
name but hopefully the news will make up for that. I have
confirmed word that Adrian Bellew, who produced the first
Jars Of Clay album, is already working on the Kevin Max solo
effort. Kevin is said to be excited about it. More news later.
(a|e)
7/20/00 Kevin To The Max.
I know, it's the name of
a Kevin fan site, but J&E are my homegirl's and I'm hoping
they don't mind I took the title, because it fits this news.
About a month ago I got an email from the man himself, Kevin
Max. I know, I should have shared sooner, but I've been beyond
busy. He had some interesting things to say. He told me he
was currently picking producers for the album with Virgin
Records(the company releasing the album). He also went on
to say that he has finished writing 20 songs and is very excited
about it all. He is looking to release the album in early
2001, then tour in the Spring. He explains the album, still
titled London Cowboy, as "eclectic rock and poetry."
(a|e)
7/20/00 dc Talk: Hits?
We all knew it was coming
and the official release date for the dc Talk Hits album is
November 21, 2000. Look for the song to feature Two, count
'em two, never before relased, brand spankin' new songs. Want
a say in what's going to be on the album? Well, well, well,
Head on over to iBelieve.com where you can vote
for your favorite dc Talk songs. I highly reccomend voting
for songs from the first two albums, keep the classic dc Talk
ALIVE! You know you are all down with the One Way Crew.
(a|e)
6/5/00 A Short (But Effective)
Set.
dcTalk performed during the
3rd night of a Billy Graham Crusade on June 3 in Nashville,
TN. It was the first night of the crusade that had a packed
stadium. The set list follows: In The Light, Day By Day,
Colored People, Jesus Is Just Alright, Jesus Freak (with
Kirk Franklin), and Red Letters (with Jars of Clay).
(a|e)
5/22/00 ERACE and dc Talk
Take Part In Safe Summer Rally!
On May 20, 2000, Toby McKeehan
& Michael Tait spoke on behalf of The E.R.A.C.E. Foundation
at the Safe Summer Rally 2000 in Birmingham, Alabama.
The event focused on racial reconciliation, and was sponsored
by First Priority of Alabama and Reality 101.1 FM.
The rally began at 1:00 PM on Saturday.
(erace.com)
5/5/00 It's An E.R.A.C.E.
Thing.
E.R.A.C.E. seems to be back
on a roll. IBelieve.com is offering a new promotion where
if you sign up for their free newsletter, not only will you
receive a free CD, but a donation to E.R.A.C.E. will be made.
So be sure to sign up for the FREE newsletter at www.IBelieve.com.
It is well worth it. In addition to that, look for some updates
and additions to the E.R.A.C.E. website at www.ERACE.com. Be sure to check
the site out, it is really nice and can actually teach you
quite a bit.
(a|e)
5/5/00 Correction.
OK, we have been informed
that the whole "Wow-EE" thing was nothing but a
joke made by Toby. The album will NOT be called Wow-EE. As
of now, there is no name, that we know of, for the album.
Just wanted to clarify.
(a|e)
5/3/00 Chat it up LIVE
with dc Talk!
Or at least two thirds of
them... Check it. Toby and Mike will be on hand to answer
YOUR questions LIVE on May 30th at IBelieve.com Mike and Toby
will also be discussing racial reconciliation in conjunction
with IBelieve.com's promotion involving the E.R.A.C.E. foundation.
Sign up for the IBELIEVE.com newsletter and not only will
you receive a free CD, a donation will be made to E.R.A.C.E.
(dcTalk.com)
5/3/00 Solos All Around?
According to the dc Talk
mailing list Toby has been working on something that "Could
be" a solo effort. It was described as guitar laced hip-hop
and some pop. What comes to mind is the Jesus Freak CD, which
to us Toby fans means something we have wanted to hear since
the E.R.A.C.E. CD dropped. We will get Toby rapping on another
CD, if this happens. Along with Mike and Kevin's solos, this
could be awesome, don't you say?
(dcTalk.com)
5/3/00 Toby Mac Says:
"WOW-EE!"
Look for a best of dc Talk
album later in the year featuring two new songs. Preliminary
reports say that the name of the album will be "WOW-EE:
The Best Of dc Talk." The name comes from something Truett,
Toby's son said one day, and Toby said "I thought it
was a great name for a project." Toby also says he has
heard several songs from both Mike and Kevin's solo albums,
and likes what he hears. More on the new songs when we get
it..
(dcTalk.com)
4/21/00 dc Talk Soars.
dcTalk picked up 1 dove award
last night at the 31'st annual Dove Awards. Their project,
The Supernatural Experience, won for the best long
form music video of the year. Several other artist signed
to Toby Mac's record label, Gotee Records, also snagged
a few doves including praise and worship group, SONICFLOOd,
and the urban/rap/hip-hop crew, Grits.
(DoveAwards.com)
4/14/00 A Television Experience.
Tune in Saturday, April 29
at 1:00am/12:00am Eastern/Central for the PAXTV premiere of
The Supernatural Experience, a 1-hour special, from dc Talk.
(ForefrontRecords.com)
4/14/00 Toby Has Not Forsaken The Gift.
Gotee Records will be releasing
a rap CD from John Rubens on May 23, 2000. I was informed
by a guy with a pre-release that Toby does indeed rap on a
track. The song, "God Is Love," features a verse
by Mr. Mac, in which he "half-raps and sings." The
CD is called "Are We There Yet?" It'll drop May
23, so be sure to check it out.
(a|e)
4/14/00 Tait Kills The Rumors.
Michael Tait killed all rumors
of dc Talk breaking up last week when he appeared at a Pete
Stewart concert. He played several songs with Stewart including
"Uphill Battle." They also jammed on several dc
Talk songs, including an audience participation version of
Jesus Freak. Also played was one of Tait's solo song, from
a solo effort he is currently working on. He said, loud and
clear, that dc Talk is NOT
breaking up. Rumor has it the two also played a few unreleased
dc Talk songs. The concert was held at Indiana Wesleyan University.
(a|e)
4/11/00 BOPin' To dc Talk.
dc Talk was featured in the
latest issue of BOP! Magazine. A magazine that is predominantly
Pop oriented music, i.e. Backstreet Boys, and N*Sync. Now,
the question I have is... Is this good or bad?
(a|e)
3/14/00 Kevin Shows His Love, Liberty, And Even Some Of His
Disco.
Newsboys played three sold
out California shows this past weekend! Special surprise visits
at Irvine's show Friday night came from Supertones and motorbike
champion, Greg Albertyn! And to everyone's surprise Kevin
Max of dcTalk stepped on stage and joined them in the encore
of "Love, Liberty, Disco!"
(newsboys.com)
3/4/00 Fun Times At The
Audio Show.
It's finally happened! Audio
Adrenaline has been performing dcTalk's Jesus Freak
(along with the Newsboys' classic Shine) at some of
their shows on their Underdog Tour. During a recent
show in Greensboro, NC, Audio A. performed both hits on their
very own $25.00 Casio keyboards from Target. Audio fans seemed
to really get into the covers and they got pretty loud when
Ben Cissell (long time A.A. drummer) attempted to make his
voice tremble on a long note during Jesus Freak like
K-Max's voice so often does. Lead A.A. singer, Mark Stuart,
was quoted as saying, "Eat your heart out K-Max."
(a|e)
2/16/00 More Info. On
The Billy Show.
We now have a place and time
for the show. This comes straight from a Nashville newspaper.
dc Talk will be playing at a Billy Graham Crusade June
3, 2000, at 6:47 PM, at Adelphia Colosium in Nashville. Mark
it in your calendars. Maybe you'll luck out and get to hear
the new song, Spirit In The Sky, while you are there.
(a|e)
2/5/00 dc Talk's First
Concert Of The New Millennium.
dc Talk is going to be performing
live, June 3, 2000, at a Billy Graham Crusade. The show
will be in Nashville, TN. So Those of you in that area, count
your wishes that you too can go see dc Talk.
(a|e)
2/5/00 Note From Chris.E
This is going out to all
of you wondering where the newsletter is. I am sorry. I have
been so overwhelmed with school, and getting ready for college,
not to mention my personal life, that the newsletter has been
backburnered. I don't want to keep it that way though.
I have had the actual newsletter done for a few months,
but it is the list that is extremely hard to maintain, and
our automated subscribe got all messed up so that has made
it even harder. I apologize for the delay, but don't fret,
it will return.
(a|e)
2/1/00 The Spirit Of dc
Talk.
This ought to show all of
you who say dc Talk is broken up, or whatever. Disbanded bands
don't usually record new songs for TV Mini-Series. Look for
dcTalk's new song, Spirit In The Sky, to be a part of the
mini-series called Jesus. No word on when this
show will air, but the soundtrack for the movie will release
March 28. "Spirit In The Sky" was originally
a 70's rock tune by Norman Greenbaum. Look for the likes
of 98 Degrees, Leann Rimes, Hootie And The Blowfish, Steven
Curtis Chapman, Edwin McCain, and more to be on this album.
(dctalk.com)
2/1/00 Toby The Producer.
While Toby takes his break
he's doing an awful lot of producing. He just wrapped
up Jennifer Knapp's new album, Lay It Down. He
was executive producer, while Mark Stuart, Toby's Brother-in-law
and lead singer of Audio Adrenaline, took the producer's chair.
Look for that album to drop February 29. Also
be on the look-out for Reliant K, a new band on Gotee Records.
From what I have heard, these guys rock; and from what
people have told me, they rock even more. You can check
out a sound clip at:http://dctalk.com/october/toby.htm. Go buy Reliant K
on April 25. Now one more Gotee spotlight is shedding
on DJ Maj. You may remember him if you saw dc Talk's
summer festival shows, as he was their DJ then. His
record is somewhat of a "mix tape" of CCM rappers.
Look for that on May 9.
(dctalk.com)
2/1/00 Curious Tait?
You may all remember a few
years back when Mike formed a band called "Curious George."
Well, it looks like the idea has come back to him. Mike
is in the midst of forming a new band -- Tait. Look
for them to be working on a solo project later in the year.
Also know that, no, Mike is NOT leaving dc Talk, as
the guys are taking a dc Talk "breather" this year.
Look for Mike to also do some work for the upcoming
Heather Graham album, as well as do some tour dates with Pete
Stewart. We will post the dates in the tour section
as soon as possible.
(dctalk.com)
2/1/00 Touring With Books.
Toby and Mike will be making
an in-store appearance in support of the Jesus Freaks book,
released in November of 1999. They will be signing copies
of the book, taking pictures with fans, and all that other
fun stuff. You can check them out on February 26th,
6PM, at the Books-A-Million in the University Plaza, 519 S.
Semoran Blvd, Winter Park, Florida. This is in the Orlando
area. Look for a few more dates to come out soon.
(dctalk.com)
1/1/00 The London Cowboy
Rides...
Kevin's forthcoming book
looks to be titled The London Cowboy Chronicles, in
contrast with Venus is a Tramp, as heard on the Supernatural
Experience video. The book will be somewhat of an introduction
to Kevin's solo effort album entitled The London Cowboy.
(kevinmax.com
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