Recorded 2006–07 | Length 48:28 Release date 20 February 2007 | |
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Released February 20, 2007 (2007-02-20) Genres Hip hop music, Contemporary Christian music, Rock music, Christian hip hop, Pop music, Christian rock Similar TobyMac albums, Christian hip hop albums, Other albums |
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Portable Sounds is the third full-length studio album from Christian pop rock and hip hop artist tobyMac. It was released on February 20, 2007, and debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard 200. The album includes the singles "Lose My Soul", "Made to Love", "Boomin'", "I'm for You", and "One World (featuring Siti Monroe)". This album took a slightly different direction than tobyMac's previous hip hop efforts, having more of a pop sound. When it was released on iTunes, users were able to download a behind-the-scenes making of the album video, a digital booklet, and an acoustic version of "Made to Love."
Contents
Release
Portable Sounds was released on February 20, 2007 through ForeFront Records. It debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard 200, tobyMac's highest chart position as a solo artist, selling 51,000 copies in its first week. In its second week on the Billboard 200, Portable Sounds fell to No. 38, in its third week to No. 47, and in its fourth week it fell to No. 63.
A Deluxe Edition of Portable Sounds was released on October 23, 2007. The Deluxe Edition includes the original CD, plus a DVD containing all five music videos, behind-the-scenes footage, and remixes of "Ignition" and "Boomin'".
On November 14, 2008 the album was certified Gold by the RIAA.
The tracks "Feelin' So Fly" and "I'm For You" were featured in the video game Thrillville: Off the Rails.
After the album was put out Toby went on tour. He did the tour with Thousand Foot Krutch and BarlowGirl. On their show in Cypress, Texas, they recorded their Grammy Award winning album, Alive and Transported.
Singles
Accolades
In 2008, the album won a Dove Award for Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year at the 39th GMA Dove Awards.
Songs
1One World3:51
2Made to Love3:52
3Boomin' / Opera Trip4:03