This Is Not a Test
TobyMac · 2015
40 min · 11 tracks · Christian hip-hop
Energetic beats and uplifting lyrics intertwine, creating a vibrant soundscape that celebrates faith and resilience.
Why this album works
'This Is Not a Test' debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and received a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album. The album's lead single, 'Lights Shine Bright,' became a commercial success, further establishing TobyMac as a prominent voice in Christian music and influencing the genre's crossover appeal into mainstream charts.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo uplifting energy celebratory tracks for group listening motivational anthems for workouts
- Context
- When TobyMac released 'This Is Not a Test' in 2015, he was solidifying his position as a leading figure in Christian hip-hop, following the success of his previous album 'Eye on It' which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. This album marked his fifth solo project, showcasing his continued evolution as an artist blending pop, rock, and hip-hop elements with spiritual messages.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Miley Cyrus· Linkin Park· Beyoncé· Drake· Mariah Carey· LL Cool J· Lana Del Rey· Jennifer Lopez
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Like a Match 3:07
- 2 Backseat Driver Standout 3:21
- 3 This Is Not a Test 2:39
- 4 Lights Shine Bright Standout 4:35
- 5 Til the Day I Die 3:47
- 6 Feel It 4:39
- 7 Move (Keep Walkin') 3:41
- 8 Love Broke Thru Standout 3:57
- 9 Beyond Me 3:13
- 10 Love Feels Like 4:19
- 11 Undeniable 3:41
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