Never heard of TobyMac, his 21 Years destroys me (Reaction!)

[@tricialebanno4437]

I have loved TobyMac for years since DC Talk and Jesus Freak, and this is such a beautiful song for Tru. Having heard this child sing in his previous songs, it hits very hard to fathom the loss they went through. To hear this song and Toby's faith on display, it's heartbreaking and humbling. "The father saw his son and ran to him" - that kills me.

[@kenthunter6850]

Yes, listen to Jesus Freak!

[@lady4vols]

I worked at the music label TobyMac is on. He’s amazing and he is who he says he is. He’s the sweetest, most friendly artist I have ever met. He’s the real deal. Truett McKeehan was an up and coming artist in his own right and was extremely talented. Just a shame he ended where he did. My heart hurts for Toby, Amanda and the rest of the family. Listen to Toby’s song, Faithfully.

[@Jolinga]

More TobyMac please. I Just Need U, Move (Keep Walking) Speak Life, and so many more. Was my son’s favorite artist growing up.

[@sivonni]

You should hear some of the stuff that Stephen Curtis Chapman (another Christian artist) wrote after losing his youngest daughter. She saw her big brother coming and ran towards his car just as he was coming around the building and didn't see her. That tragedy could have destroyed their family but it didn't. Such powerful lyrics and testimony.

[@bamalady7314]

Cinderella is the song. I believe he wrote it for his eldest daughter who was about to get married. However, I believe his youngest died in a tragic accident shortly after it’s release which just changed the poignancy of the song.

[@lady4vols]

Yeah this was a very tragic thing. Steven Curtis Chapman and Toby are on the same label and Steven was able to help him some having dealt with it himself.

[@mikepetrimoulx933]

Love him, been listening to him since his DC Talk days and his solo career. I'm sitting in a park listening with tears coming down, happens every time I hear it. I lost my 18 yo daughter 16 years ago and this hits home.

[@Renee-Suzanne]

this was my first time hearing this song. this confronts my very realistic worst fear. my husband and i have a medically fragile son who is now 20yrs old. every single day there is the worry, "waiting for the next shoe to drop." sadly, in the NICU, when he was less than 2 pounds and less than 6wks old, we experienced our son's death and recovery 7 times in one day. knowing what the death of your child looks and feels like never leaves your mind. we are so very grateful that our son is alive, each and every day. children are miracles; beautiful, innocent, sin-free miracles. i believe babies and young children are perfect in our god's eyes and return to him. i also believe that sick children that are spared death, are here on earth to teach and test the rest of us. they are also perfect.

[@robertprof1379]

First with DC Talk, and then with his solo career, Toby Mac at one time was arguably the biggest name in Christian pop with a hip hop influence, particularly his early work. There are so many good songs with depth and meaning. I hope you check out several, both on the channel and on your own time.

[@janflewelling6277]

Listened to TobyMac several years ago, favorite song Get Back Up - so encouraging and energizing. Would be a good follow-up. This song brings his voice back to me to remind me of the love in his message. The sorrow never leaves, but this does remind us that we are blessed even if only for a short time and our faith will sustain us until we are reunited.

[@jodipatton238]

Toby Mac is huge in Christian R&B. He started out in a trio called DC Talks. This song is not like his other music, which makes it even more heartbreaking. Please do more of his music videos!! Nobody is reacting to him. Maybe you can start a trend. It would be totally worth it.

[@stevenangle8407]

Sebs, very 1st time I've heard this, great reaction as usual, thank you for being so genuine!!

[@24471lola]

Love and respect Toby Mac so much for having the courage to make this video! Losing a child is hard enough, but losing a child and turning it around and showing the raw and vulnerable emotions left behind…that’s something else!

[@robinr7224]

We lost our daughter in a similar way to T-Mac. She was 32. I've said a million times that I was thankful for the years we had her... it could have been 32 seconds.

[@CindyNavarro]

On Sept 26, 2018, my only granddaughter died unexpectedly from complications with her pregnancy, leaving behind a 3 year old daughter & a 5 week old son. Cait was 22, so this song resonated, especially the lyrics, "God has you in Heaven, But I have you in my heart." I know she loved Jesus & that I will see her again. It still hurts, esp with the anniversary approaching, but this song reminds me of the HOPE found in Jesus Christ.

[@MaryannTurton]

Thrilled to hear this amazing song! So glad you are branching out to some Contemporary Christian genre! There is so much great music! Dance with Cinderella is another tearjerker by Steven Curtis Chapman. As a daddy to 2 daughters, it’s a must!

[@twosmuve1]

TobyMac is an awesome songwriter and his live shows are great. I have seen him at least 10 times and would go another 10.

[@SweetSlytherinGirl-Jennifer]

I love Toby's music, going way back to the late 80s with DC Talk and through his solo work. Truett (his nickname was TruDog) would work with his dad on his albums, even as a little kid, and was making his own music. It absolutely broke my heart for his whole family to hear of Tru's passing. As a mother of three (23, 21, and 17 years old), it's unfathomable to think of losing one of them.

[@malachiking6]

TobyMac was formerly a member of the group DC Talk, best known for their hit “Jesus Freak”

[@lady4vols]

@@malachiking6 Their remake of, Lean on me, was amazing as well.

[@debracurrin3090]

When I heard that Toby's son had passed I wondered how parents cope losing a child and couldn't imagine living through that and hoping I would never have to. Kids are supposed to outlive their parents, right? But only two years later my daughter took her own life at 33 years old. I don't have to wonder any longer how parents cope.....I am now coping. It wil always be with me until we are together again in heaven. She was in alot of mental pain and in her words "broken". The pain is always there. You learn to live with the grief. Grief is your life now. Grief is your friend now. You go on and start to laught again but it is always there. I also thanked God for loaning my daughter to me for 33 years because God tells us to thank Him for ALL THINGS. God bless all parents in the past and future who have and will go through the pain and anguish of their child not being on this earth any longer to hug, talk to, laugh with or be with. My Nikki is not gone......she's been relocated and I know she is the happiest she's ever been and I will see her later. That's how I am coping.

[@maryclark6941]

Got thru 221 in the video and could not finish. Lost my daughter 2 years ago and I am still waiting for it to get easier. At this early point of the song, the tears are flowing. God bless you and your family,.....

[@tammyguisingerderson5874]

I pray for Jesus to give you peace❣️Peace that surpasses all understanding❣️I’ve learned that Jesus is the only peace that I’ve ever had🙏🏼🙏🏽 I’ve learned that it doesn’t get easier,,We learn to live life, while living with a void.And knowing that as we live He never forsakes us and gives us peace ❤

[@deniselogan2733]

I love his song “Steal My Show”. Whenever I find myself trying too hard, or worrying about getting something right, it’s the reminder that I’m a conduit for divinity to shine through & it moves my ego & fear out of the way. I also love “Speak Love” - a reminder to choose my words well bc they have impact. The video for this song is powerful. And the song Mac Daddy has a clever twist about teaching our children the value of money, that song was with Tru.

[@MrsDuke95]

This song is beautiful ❤️ sad but beautiful ❤️ first time I heard it I bawled and thought of my brother my Mom lost at birth....

[@jwine4145]

10 years almost to the day when I lost my son. By the grace of the Lord I’ve learned to live with the grief and at the same time celebrate his life. Thanks for reacting.

[@Krazedkat]

Other great Toby Mc songs, Love Broke Thru, Me Without You, Lose My Soul ( My Favorite) City On Our Knees, Speak Life. There are many more as well, those are my favorites.

[@dianaaustin]

I couldn't listen to this song for a long time. His son was a big part in his life and on his tracks through the years. I always hear his Tru Dog's little voice rapping with Toby when I hear this. song.

[@ErnieB]

Another father who lost his son, Eric Clapton wrote Tears in Heaven. His son passed away a few months after mine, my only child, and his music helped me get through it. You should listen to that too.

[@terri2494]

I was also going to recommend this song. Beautiful but heartbreaking. I’m sorry you lost your son.

[@ErnieB]

@@terri2494 Thank you for your kindness

[@karenjaros327]

I’ve heard and appreciated TobyMac’s music for many years but hadn’t heard this song or that he’d lost his son. Beautiful song to honor his son’s life. Powerful & emotional.

[@umarae27]

Don't feel bad, I only recently discovered him, too. Wonderful & lovely video.

[@lrashel3265]

Been following Toby Mac for 25 years Truett McKeehan "Tru" is on some of his early work rapping Heartbreaking and raw emotion Faith through the pain Que up "Elements"

[@vickiehieb3562]

TobyMac is probably my all-time favorite! So many wonderful songs to hear!

[@jillaarts6814]

Love Toby Mac. Just need you is my favorite song!!

[@chrystiholt5273]

I cry every time I hear this song

[@ashleym585]

My cousin lost his daughter Madisyn from the Oxford school shooting. She was 17. My heart hurts for him and the whole family every time I think about it

[@Ataraxia7070]

Listening again because throughout my 18 years in this world I have experienced much loss as well as other difficult things...but one thing I know. God is faithful, He is here with me in all my suffering, here with us in every trial. I would not have made it this far if it wasn't for my Father in heaven. I am a survivor not a victim and one day I will stand before Yeshua/Jesus and I will finally be home in the Fathers arms. If you are going through hardships, know that everyone goes through hell in their own way, its the ones who raise their hands that God reaches down to save.

[@rosemaryabbott1020]

I feared for the life of my son but thank God he came through it worse for the experience but not dead. He is living with God in his heart now. Thank God! I don’t fear my own death but I feared for his. It’s a horrible feeling. Don’t let your children out of your sight. It’s okay to be overprotective. There’s monsters out there now. A lot of them!

[@ecnoto]

Ohh crossing over to ccm, so awesome!! More please 😊♡

[@jonfazzone5125]

What a Beautiful Song and Wonderful Reaction Toby Mac was in the Wonderful Christian Band DC Talk. So Many Great Songs. Toby’s Solo Career is Also Wonderful

[@sandyhouston2425]

We are in our 70's and love Toby Mac

[@kittylynnlpn]

I absolutely love TobyMac. I'm glad you got to check him out. His group DC talk that was forum during college in Northern Virginia was instrumental in bringing hip hop to Christian music. Sometime in the mid-90s I believe. You can check all of those songs out there most of them are awesome some of them are a little cringe as Toby would say. But you should also check out the song that came out after this video 21, it is called, "Help Is On the Way". And it stars his other son. It is an amazing video. There's also one that has always gotten to me and I ask that you definitely react to it. It's called "Love Broke Thru". It has an absolutely amazing video. Another one I would suggest is "We All Bleed the Same" by TobyMac featuring The late Mandisa (she recently passed away this year and oh boy do I miss her and her beautiful voice. She was one of my absolute favorites. She was on American idol. She had a really good career and she worked with Toby Mac a lot) and Kirk Franklin. Amazing video again. Love your channel. It gets me through my days and helps me smile and sometimes cry. You and your wife played a request of mine years or maybe it was just about a year ago or so. You played Toby Keith American soldier and even read my post out loud about how that was my deployment song to my husband who is now retired thankfully. Your channel has been a lot to me. I have young onset Parkinson's disease. I've had it for about 13 years since I was 42. Just know that you are one of my favorite reactors because you always take me on an emotional journey with your reactions and they're so genuine. I adore your wife as well. I think you both for the smiles that you bring me to get me through the hard days. Love and may God bless you and keep you and shine his face upon you! Much love, Katrina❤🙏❤️🙏🥹😊

[@deannascott8050]

Such a great artist. He had some amazing songs with DC Talk before his solo career. Just pick any song from any year, basically.

[@randibabb8559]

He was in DC talk and I was a huge fan still have most of the original CDs seen them many many times in concert ... Sorry to hear about his son

[@yomama05]

I lost one of my sons to suicide in 2005, when he was 18. I still miss him every day and some days the pain of losing him still brings me to my knees.

[@trevormorgan9084]

There are so many TobyMac songs to dig into, but Til The Day I Die is probably my next favorite (after 21 Years).

[@mayLibertyprevail1a]

"Til The Day I Die" is a great pick; it also features the rapper NF, who is well worth checking out in his own right!

[@michaelmasunas1210]

I cried this whole video! I can never get through this video. It's been a year since I watched a reaction to this song and your channel came up. Toby is my favorite artist of all time. So glad you are on the Tmac train! Enjoy!

[@ElizabethLOhrn]

I am impressed with Toby's faith standing strong through such a loss, and being able to write it down, then sing it. My middle sister died when she was 23 then, 7 years later, her husband died, leaving their son an orphan. I've had a lot of other early-age losses among my cousins. I can't understand the pain my parents, and my aunts & uncles, went through - to lose a child so young. How is one's faith not shaken to its core? My parents became much more demonstrative of their love for my remaining sister and I, which is how I believe they turned their sorrow into something positive. While I am, generally, an optimist, it is hard to be haunted by so many losses with no good reason for them.

[@m.e.galevski963]

My youngest son passed at the age of 30 ( 1990-2020). There are no words to describe the horrendous pain in my heart. I would have given my life for my baby boy. This song hits me so hard, as does Eric Clapton's Tears in Heaven. It's 3:00 AM, and I am laying in bed, ugly crying now. Life can be so cruel.

[@terri2494]

I’m sorry you lost your son. This is such a broken and hurting world. I was going to recommend “Tears in Heaven”. Beautiful song but it gets me every time.

[@TurnerYarbrough]

I am so sorry for your pain. Just saying that sounds so hollow compared to what you must be dealing with. God be with you.

[@MsWarriordiva]

TobyMac is so awesome. Have been a fan for many years!!! He's a Christian singer, but his music is different. He's not really just hip-hop. His songs are worship songs, but in a contemporary way.

[@kmasters765]

Hey, thank you so much for reacting to the video I suggested. Our son took his life and this song is one of the things that helped. I have probably listened to this song a thousand times. But you are 100% right that the only way to walk through it is with Jesus Christ. I appreciate so much that you shared your faith in Christ as well. I love your channel, wishing the very best of everything to you and your family.

[@mikenastasi8927]

Great reaction. His son had died just after he performed his 1st show. His son used to rap on Toby Mac's albums as a kid as Trudog. Toby was in the Christian group DC Talk.

[@manger4000]

It's crazy hearing this song as someone in my 30s because Toby was some of the first hip-hop I ever listened to as a little Christian kid and I remember the first time I heard his son on a son when I was a kid and I recited it over and over but I hadn't really thought of his son in a long time at the time I heard of his passing and I immediately went back and listened to those early songs again

[@tricialebanno4437]

Seriously, just go listen to his greatest hits and sit with that music. He is FANTASTIC.

[@kittylynnlpn]

Oh I forgot to tell you my theme song and the one that I work out a lot to and dance to by TobyMac is called "Move (Keep Walkin')". That song gives me the strength to keep moving!

[@24471lola]

@@kittylynnlpn One of my all time favorite Toby Mac songs! Such an encouragement when you are ready to quit!

[@mayLibertyprevail1a]

Also a great one for the treadmill! 😅

[@donnahall3040]

I had to come back and finish listening, Everything he's saying is true, I feel it to my baby boy was a momma's boy. God bless him.❤

[@trenae77]

I remember Toby talking about how the shut downs from COVID were an unexpected blessing since instead of spending his grieving time on the road, he was home in seclusion with his family to work through the emotions together.

[@lorrahowell3567]

I'm gonna see Toby Mac next month with Tim Tebow at the Women of Joy conference, can you imagine, 10,000 women, in the same room, worshipping together! Can't wait!!!

[@TurnerYarbrough]

Sebs, you need to check out Toby with the band DC Talk. They were the top contemporary Christian band of the mid 90s. They have many great songs. Toby had a solo career and Gone is one my favorites. They came on the scene with the song Jesus Freak but Between You and Me, I Wish We’d All Been Ready are good. Glad to know you’re a brother in Christ. Just recently started watching reaction videos and came across yours. I like your sincerity and openness to experience unfamiliar genres. I’m 71 and grew up in what I believe is the golden age of music from the Eagles, Stones, Yes, Zeppelin, Queen, Floyd, Allman Brothers, Skynard and dozens of bands and got saved hearing Christian music in the late 70s. Not knowing who all you’ve reacted to I’ll drop suggestions to consider. Having just watched your reaction to Time you need to listen to the whole Dark Side of the Moon album from start to finish as it is a continuum. For instance you mentioned that Time seemed to end abruptly but on the album it flows into Great Gig in the Sky which features a female solo by Clare Torry. Great story behind that.

[@marshaibarra7729]

Love TobyMac

[@M00159]

GREAT reaction. Your honesty and humility is refreshing. Love your channel.

[@shell0998]

This is my second time hearing this song. The first time just killed me. Please more TobyMac The live version of Move, where he's wearing white with red sneakers, Help is On The Way, his younger son is in that video, The Elements, Feelin So Fly, Lights Shine Bright ft. Hollyn, Feel It, Burn For You, Boomin, Like a Match, Till The Day I Die, Love Broke Thru, Backseat Driver, Hello Future, and from Separate Altogether Acoustic See The Light. These are some of my favorites. When he was with DC Talk, I like Mind's Eye, Just Between You and Me, So Help Me God, These should help you go down the TobyMac rabbit hole lol!

[@sandykrieger5392]

Thank you for your witness. I appreciate your heart.

[@mistilahowetz4521]

I love Toby Mac. You need to listen to Randy Travis Three Wooden Crosses. It is so beautiful and makes you think. Love you. Keep up the amazing work. Bless you and yours

[@PattyH65]

I absolutely love TobyMac, pictures of the first time hearing this song for me. It is beautiful and as a parent it touches your soul.

[@trenae77]

I highly recommend Love Broke Through from Toby Mac. Also Red Letters from Crowder - another Christian Artist who sails gloriously under the radar.

[@deborahball2093]

Check out Eric Clapton's "Tears of Heaven". It, too, is a song of losing his young son, who fell out of a window. Toby Mac's lyrics really touched me. I lost my only child in a car accident. He was 17. It has helped me to have faith in God above & everlasting life through Jesus Christ.

[@marshaibarra7729]

TobyMac, I just need you. Speak life

[@claragipson5473]

I want to suggest Blind Faith, I Can't Find My Way Home. There is tons of history in that band. Ginger Baker is the drummer, Eric Clapton guitar, Stevie Windwood, the keyboards. All of them masters. Baker, a very cantankerous human played drums with the jazz greats. I believe it is an outdoors affair. You get to see Baker play. I loved their one and only album. They spit up bc they always disagreed. Very cool album. I hope you get this message. Thanks, Clara

[@JohnnyC60]

Thank you for your reaction. New subscriber here. More TobyMac please - Speak Life, I just need U, Made To Love and Get Back Up are just a few favorites. Deep rabbit hole here if you're inclined to dive in.

[@JameeMiller]

You need to watch the live version of Eye On It by TobyMac! It is absolutely amazing!

[@cynthiashipman9651]

Check out Toby's "Faithfully". It is a bit of a follow-up after some time has passed since his loss.

[@johnforsee4171]

If it wasn’t for my loss of kids I would not have met Jesus Christ and seen and experienced the beauty in him I can’t live without Jesus

[@time2chill121]

You Consume Me ... Moving through me...

[@acripe9875]

TobyMac - Feel It ft. Mr. TalkBox is an awesome video and song.

[@Andrewleedy133]

I lost mt stepped dec 21 2021 i lisen to this and Christmas hits different every year it helps me

[@manger4000]

You need to do "diverse city" that is such an awesome song

[@valeriehawthorn6227]

I have been a Toby Mac fan since his start in DCTalk singing for Billy Graham crusades. Check them out too. Saw your Roy Clark video. Check out Phil Keaggy on Guitar Gathering Fingerstyle Guitar with Phil Keaggy

[@ToABrighterFuture]

You could probably use an uplifting number after that. And you REALLY should hop into the rabbit hole that is VNV Nation. Might I suggest their song, "Streamline"? In the context of the album, it has a different meaning, but on its own, it's an anthem.

[@sanpaku6869]

Check out Stevie Ray Vaughan an d Jimmy Vaughan -Pipeline.. or wildwood flower by Roy Clark and Glenn Campbell

[@cindyw5457]

Listen to his song, Promised Land. Another great TobyMac song.

[@donnahall3040]

People say I know how you feel, Unless you have been through it, Nobody really knows.

[@kenthunter6850]

You'll get a real kick out of Jesus Freak!

[@rosemaryabbott1020]

You should listen to DC Talk. It’s gospel rap music and it’s a mixture of music and rap. DC stands for the words decent Christian Talk.

[@brittneyairgood]

try his song "city on it's knees"

[@Preciouspink]

Check out Kevin Skinner winner AGT “Tomorrow Never Comes” if you ever do artists covers.

[@donnahall3040]

I love his sound, However I Lost my only child and I can say that a loss of this caliper does not have an exasperation date 🌹 my handsome little man, I would have taken a 1000 Bullet's for him, I never got pregnant again, No grandchildren, No one to carry on his name sake, With out the Lord I would have never made it through life.

[@mikenastasi8927]

Hey Sebs, it's Mikey, when will you be getting to my other Blue October requests?

[@christyrichardson9284]

Lost my son to suicide. The hope of heaven is what I cling to

[@dorothyemery7010]

Listen to Does Anybody Hear Her by Casting Crown

[@chrystiholt5273]

More amazing Christian groups/bands Zach William Anne Wilson Crowder For King and Country MercyMe Casting Crowns

[@annaschwirian7548]

Please react to They dont understand by sawyer brown

[@starfire6122]

Please react to ..I Just Need You...official video..please🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏✌️💞

[@egrosenesq]

This song stings.. because Truett (aka TruDog) grew up before the eyes on fans- he felt part of the music because he appeared on so many albums. So sad that a one time lapse .. an overdose.. can be the end of a beautiful life. It can happen to anyone and anyone’s child- even Christian rap artists. No one is immune. As for Toby himself and his music/history, I’ve been a dcTalk fan since 1990, followed Toby Mac’s early solo career (also the other members of DCT, Kevin Max and Michael Tait). Toby is by far the most successful of the 3, but there is something so magical when the 3 reunite- their harmonies and spirits come together like nothing else, IMO. Their Jesus Freak album, 1995 was so successful, it was re-released in 1996 by Virgin records and had a Top 20 hit “Between You and Me” and an Alt Rock hit with “Jesus Freak” blending rock and rap (ahead of their time.