Tobymac: This Is Not A Test.

Year Of Release: 2015.
Music Styles. Electronic/Pop/R&B/Hip Hop/Soul/Funk.

Tobymac seems to freshen up quite a lot since ''This Is Not A Test'' is his 6th full length studio album as a solo artist and his creative energy is still going strong. There is no trace of burning out from the likes of Tobymac since he has been in the CCM scene for such a long time. I believe God has blessed him in such a massive way and that a lot of young people are being impacted in such an enormous way through the likes of Tobymac.

''This Is Not A Test'' is one of his strongest albums in his songwriting career and there is so much adrenaline going on. This album is so incredible from beginning to end and the more i listen to it, it grows on me and the album becomes more epic and exciting. The opening track ''Like A Match'' will set the whole course on fire and will inspire us to turn up the love and strike it up like a match. It is such a fun and inspiring track. ''Backseat Driver'' is about letting go and letting God take control of our lives since he has a plan for us that will blow our minds. Musically, it is a bit different and it has a blend of Funk and Hip Hop with a little bit of Reggae in the middle.. ''This Is Not A Test'', is so full of adrenaline and will totally energise you big time. This song reminds us that we have got one chance in life to make a positive difference in life. I like that particular track quite a lot.
''Lights Shine Bright'' has a strong Hip Hop vibe and i believe it is the sort of song that inspires artists that make music that inspires people around the globe and shines God's light that illuminates the whole atmosphere.
''Til The Day I Die'' is quite innovative and more power pumping and it is real evidence that Tobymac is so committed and more focus on making music that inspires people and lifting God's banner high regardless of all misconceptions.
''Feel It'' is a very funkified song that ought to be played in nightclubs. It will get you on the dancefloor in no time. It is featuring Byron Mr Talkbox Chambers and he is ever so diverse and innovative. His record ''My Time'' is absolutely brilliant.
Tobymac reunites with DC Talk, one of the trailblazers in the CCM scene on the song ''Love Feels Like'' and it is a very epic song. It is one of the strongest and most boldest songs on this album.
Tobymac used to be in DC Talk in the 90's and they pioneered a fresh direction and brought a colourful and eclectic blend of Hip Hop,Pop,Rock and Soul into the Christian Music scene. If it wasn't for the like of DC Talk and some other CCM pioneers, Christian Music would have been even more stigmatised and more boring than ever.

''This Is Not A Test'' is a very energising album and listening to it will be like drinking lucozade. This is proof that Tobymac will always make innovative music and yes he is still going strong.