Trading earlier boom-bap for grunge-tinged alternative rock and rap-rock aggression, dc Talk propelled their sound into mainstream Christian rock—TobyMac, Michael Tait and Kevin Max split verses between shouted choruses, close harmonies and hip hop cadence. Released on ForeFront Records, Jesus Freak still registers on rotation with 31,581 listens from 2,014 listeners — proof of its crossover pull across alternative rock and hip hop playlists.