Showstopper (TobyMac song) explained

ShowStopper
Cover:Showstopper.jpg
Type:single
Artist:TobyMac
Album:Tonight
Released:January 19, 2010
Recorded:2010
Genre:Rap rock, Christian rock
Length:2:52
Label:ForeFront
Producer:TobyMac
Prev Title:City on Our Knees
Prev Year:2009
Next Title:Get Back Up
Next Year:2010

"Showstopper", sometimes stylized as "ShowStopper", is a Contemporary Christian song by TobyMac and the second single from his album Tonight.

Meaning

Toby says that the song is about who and when is going to stop the show. The song has already been noticed as a crowd-pleasing hit.

Attention from media

The song was first heard on the Winter Wonder Slam Tour 09 as a new song along with "Funky Jesus Music". The song was heard second on the NFL Thursday Night Commercial. The song was then released to iTunes on January 19, 2010. On May 31, 2010, "Showstopper" was announced as the official theme song for the WWE Fatal 4-Way Pay-Per View event. The song was also promoted for ESPYS' Best U.S Male Olympian.

Music video

A music video was made for this song. Toby was never in the video. The video starts out with a girl who appears to be in her teens coming out of an elevator. She then calls two boys on a walkie-talkie. Meanwhile, another teenage boy and two younger boys wearing masks ride their bikes through the streets. At the end of the video, the teams unite, face each other, and have a watergun fight.

Awards

The song was nominated for a Dove Award for Rock Recorded Song of the Year at the 42nd GMA Dove Awards.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.doveawards.com/nominees.php 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards Nominees