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{{Infobox Song <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Songs -->
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| Name = Conquest
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| Name = dc Talk
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| Origin = [[Lynchburg, Virginia]], [[United States]]
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| Length = 2:27
| Years_active = 1988&ndash;Present <small>(on hiatus since 2000)
| Label = [[ForeFront Records]]<br/>[[Virgin Records]]
| Writer = [[Corky Robbins]]
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"'''Conquest'''" is a [[role-reversal]] song written by [[Corky Robbins]] and popularized in the 1950s by [[Patti Page]]. "Conquest" was also [[cover version|covered]] by [[The White Stripes]] on their [[2007 in music|2007]] album ''[[Icky Thump]]'', which features [[Regulo Aldama]] on trumpet. Patti Page's version of "Conquest" was featured on an [[EBay|eBay]] commercial in fall 2007.
'''dc Talk''' is a prominent [[Christian rock]]/[[Rap]] band, partly responsible for the rise in popularity of the [[Contemporary Christian music]] [[genre]] during the 1990s. The band has been on hiatus since 2000. Since then, the members of the band have been pursuing solo careers.


==The White Stripes version==
The band, originally named ''DC Talk'' and later stylized as ''dc talk'', was formed in the late 1980s in [[Lynchburg, Virginia]] by [[Toby McKeehan]], [[Kevin Max Smith]], and [[Michael Tait]]. It began as a [[hip hop music|hip hop]] group, but in the mid-90s changed their musical style to more of a [[pop rock]] sound. In both instances, they found critical and commercial success in both the [[Christian music industry]] as well as the [[music industry|general market]].<ref name=billboard>[http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:54ri283c05na~T51 Billboard Singles], Allmusic.com.</ref>
{{Single infobox |
Name = Conquest|
Cover = Conquest 01.jpeg |
Artist = [[The White Stripes]] |
from Album = [[Icky Thump]]|
Released = [[December 18]], [[2007]]|
Format = [[7" vinyl]], [[digital download]]|
Recorded = [[2007]]|
Length = 2:48|
Label = [[Warner Bros. Records]] <small>([[United States|U.S.]])</small><br />[[XL Recordings]] <small>([[European Union|E.U.]])</small>|
Producer = |
Reviews = |
| Last single = "[[You Don't Know What Love Is (You Just Do as You're Told)]]"<br />(2007)
| This single = "'''Conquest'''"<br />(2007)
| Next single =
}}


"Conquest" was released as the third single from the White Stripes' album ''Icky Thump'' in December 2007.<ref name="billboard">{{cite news | first = Katy | last = Hasty | title = White Stripes Team With Beck For New Songs | url = http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003672330 | work = | publisher = Billboard magazine | date = 2007-11-14 | accessdate = 2007-11-14 | language = | quote = }}</ref> It was released as a series of [[7" vinyl|7-inch colored vinyl]] singles, each containing the track "Conquest". The tracks "It's My Fault for Being Famous," "Honey, We Can't Afford to Look This Cheap" and "Cash Grab Complications on the Matter" appear on the black, white and red version of the records, respectively, with the latter featuring an acoustic [[Mariachi]] version of "Conquest". The various B-sides were co-produced by musician [[Beck]], who also contributed vocals and piano to "Being Famous" and [[slide guitar]] to "Honey."<ref name="billboard"/> Despite the sound of a trumpet section, Nashville-based mariachi trumpter Regulo Aldama played his part multiple times, and Jack overdubbed the recordings.<ref name=USAT>Mansfield, Brian ([[2008-01-02]]), "'Conquest' conquers the ages". ''USA Today''. Page info unknown.</ref>
==Musical career==
==== Name Origin ====
It has been widely believed that the explanation for the group's name is "decent Christian talk"; the lyrics of the songs ''Time Ta Jam'', from their self-titled debut, and ''When DC Talks'', from their second release ''Nu Thang'' support this.


Each single includes a trading card featuring famous [[Torero (bullfighter)|matador]]s El Sloth, El Bianca Rosa or El Perdador.<ref name="billboard"/>
<blockquote>
You see D's for Decent, and you will agree
''"Quite explicit yet rated G
Because I rhyme hard, and I speak facts
And there's no need to curse when I bust a rap
And C for Christian, 'cause that's what I am
Not a soft sissy, I know how to jam
Pack a party for the Father above
Intense rhymes tell of ultimate love
Talk is for the lyrics, they're full of Spirit"''
- Time Ta Jam
</blockquote>


The vinyl singles were released in the US on December 18th and in the UK on December 31st.
<blockquote>
''"D is for decent, I mean what I say
But obscene, I don't play that way
C is for Christ, to the I-A-N"''
- When DC Talks
</blockquote>


A large portion of the "Conquest" vinyl singles have been mislabeled. The red and white sticker/seal on some of the sleeves actually reads "You Don't Know What Love Is (You Just Do As You're Told)" the seal of which belongs to their previous single of that name. Also, the B-Side of the red vinyl which features the song "Cash Grab Complications on the Matter" reads "Honey, We Can't Afford to Look this Cheap" on the record, which is the title of a separate B-Side on the white vinyl. The black vinyl featuring :It's My Fault for Being Famous" is mislabeled as well, with "Cash Grab Complications on the Matter" being listed as the B-Side. The [[Best Buy]] exclusive cd version features the matador being charged at by a bull.<ref>Conquest CD EP Best Buy Edition </ref> The CD Version has all the track numbers the color white except for the 3rd track "Cash Grab Complications on the Matter", relating to Jack White's love for the number 3. <ref>Conquest CD EP Best Buy Edition </ref>
However, the name was initially chosen because McKeehan was from the [[Washington D.C.]] area, but ForeFront marketed them as "decent Christian talk" to gain audience in the then-obscure [[Christian hip hop]] arena.<ref name="Soupernatural">[http://www.soupernaturalmovie.com/soundtrack.html#04 Soupernatural Movie Soundtrack - dc Talk Bio]</ref>


Jack White first liked the song when he would listen to Page's hits album while working in his upholstery shop. He had wanted to cover the song for ten years when he finally did in 2007.<ref name=USAT/>
=== The Early Stages (1987-1991) ===
==== Beginning Stages (1987-1988) ====
The band's roots trace back to the late 1980s, when rapper/vocalist Toby McKeehan ([[tobyMac]]) started writing [[Contemporary Christian Music|Christian]] [[hip hop music|hip hop]] under the moniker Caucatalk. Michael Tait had recorded an independent demo ''Burden Lifter''.<ref name="Timeline"/> While attending [[Liberty University|Jerry Falwell's Liberty University]], McKeehan met Michael Tait, and the two formed DC Talk and the One Way Crew.<ref name="DC Talk Timeline">[http://dctalkunite.com/dc_talk/dctalk_timeline.html DC Talk Timeline]</ref> They released a demo tape titled, ''Christian Rhymes to a Rhythm''. Subsequently, Kevin Max (formerly Kevin Smith) joined the group, and they signed a recording contract with [[Forefront Records]].<ref name="Group_site">[http://www.dctalk.com/dctalk.html dc Talk homepage]</ref><ref name="Timeline">[http://dctalkunite.com/dc_talk/dctalk_timeline.html dc Talk Timeline]</ref>


The band also released a Spanish version of the song, re-titled "Conquista", was released on CD, 7" vinyl and download on various dates through January 2008.
==== ''DC Talk'' ====
After signing the recording contract with ForeFront the group released their self-titled debut album in 1989. They gained a little crossover success when the "[[Heavenbound]]" music video received airplay on the [[BET]] network.{{Fact|date=June 2007}}


==== ''Nu Thang'' ====
===Music video===
The [[music video]] for "Conquest" features a [[bullfighting]] theme, directed by [[Diane Martel]] in [[Artesia, California]]. It premiered [[November 26]] on [[MTV]] and [[November 27]] in the [[iTunes Store]] <ref name="billboard"/> as well as [[Fuse TV]]. It won a VMA for Best Cinematography in a Video.<ref>http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2008/best-cinematography/</ref>
Their sophomore release, ''[[Nu Thang]]'', and a Christmas album titled ''Yo, Ho, Ho!'', were released in 1990.<ref name="Group_site" /> ''Nu Thang'' received attention for its hip hop/pop stylings (a la [[M.C. Hammer]], [[Will Smith|Fresh Prince]] and [[Public Enemy (band)|Public Enemy]], whom they frequently sampled on ''[[Free at Last (dc Talk album)|Free at Last]]'').{{Fact|date=June 2007}} By 1991, the trio was opening for [[Michael W. Smith]] and was awarded a [[GMA Dove Awards|Dove Award]].<ref name="Group_site" /><ref name="Soupernatural" /> The release of their ''Rap, Rock, n' Soul '' video garnered a wider audience for the group.<ref name="Soupernatural" />


==Track listing==
=== Beginning Success (1992-1994) ===
==== ''Free at Last'' ====
===7" one (black vinyl)===
*A: "Conquest" - 2:48
In 1992, the group released ''[[Free at Last (dc Talk album)|Free at Last]]'', which eventually went platinum. The album produced six [[Christian radio]] hits{{Fact|date=June 2007}} and it stayed at the #1 spot on the Billboard CCM sales charts for 34 weeks.<ref name="Group_site" /><ref name="Soupernatural" /> ''Free at Last'' also garnered the group's first Grammy award for ''Best Rock Gospel Album'' in 1994.<ref name="Group_site" /> The success of the album is attributed to the group moving away from a strictly rap sound to a blend of [[hip hop music|hip hop]] and [[pop music|pop]].<ref name="Soupernatural" /> The album also prompted the filming of a movie with the same name.<ref name="Group_site" />
*B: "It's My Fault for Being Famous" - 2:56


==== ''Free at Last The Movie'' ====
===7" two (white vinyl)===
*A: "Conquest" - 2:48
During the Free at Last tour the band was followed around by camera crews filming the band for a documentary. This documentary was going to be released as a [[Free at Last: the Movie|movie]] and was heavily promoted on Lightmusic TV, a Christian music video show. After months of teaser trailers, they abruptly stopped being shown. A trailer included in the enhanced CD single of ''Jesus Freak'' advertised a September 17th 1995 theatrical release date for the film. The film was never released to theaters, as it could not find a distributor.<ref>[http://uashome.alaska.edu/~dfgriffin/website/dctalk.htm Film as Art: Danél Griffin's Guide to Cinema<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Eight years after the film was to be released theatrically, the movie was finally released on DVD in unfinished form. Some of the footage used for the movie was shown in the video for ''The Hardway''.
*B: "Honey, We Can't Afford to Look This Cheap" - 3:54


=== Mainstream Success (1995-1999) ===
===7" three (red vinyl)===
*A: "Conquest" (Acoustic Mariachi Version) - 2:55
==== ''Jesus Freak'' ====
*B: "Cash Grab Complications on the Matter" - 3:37
''[[Jesus Freak (album)|Jesus Freak]]'', was released in 1995, and it achieved the highest first week sales of any Christian release in history.<ref name="Group_site" /> This album had a more [[pop music|pop]]-[[rock music|rock]] oriented sound, with little [[hip hop music|hip hop]] to be found. The music was much more similar to a fusion of the musical stylings of [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]] and [[U2]] than [[M.C. Hammer]]. <ref name="AllMusic">[http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:0pfpxqy5ldte~T1 DC Talk allmusic profile]</ref> The album also introduced the group to the secular audience; ''Between You and Me'' reached #12 on [[Casey's Top 40]] while the video received regular airtime on MTV and VH1.<ref name="Group_site" /> With the release of the album, the group launched a massive tour titled the ''Freakshow Tour'',<ref name="Group_site" /> which took the trio across the United States, Canada and Europe. The group released a live video titled ''Live in Concert: Welcome To The Freak Show'' which contained footage from the ''Freakshow'' tour.<ref name="Soupernatural" /> An audio CD of the soundtrack from the video was also released under the same title. ''Jesus Freak'' also marked a milestone in the group's career as they signed a deal with [[Virgin Records]] in 1996 to distribute their music to the mainstream market.<ref name="Group_site" /><ref name="Soupernatural" />


==== ''Supernatural'' ====
===Spanish 7"===
*A: "Conquista" (Spanish Version)
''[[Supernatural (dc Talk album)|Supernatural]]'', released in 1998, was their last all-new studio album. Upon release, the album overtook ''Jesus Freak'' to set a new record for the highest first week sales for a Christian release.<ref name="Group_site" /> It debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200 charts, an unprecedented event for a [[Christian rock]] album.<ref name="Soupernatural" /> ''Supernatural'' abandoned the hip hop/rap style found on the group's earlier releases to settle for the pop/rock sound.<ref name="Soupernatural" /> The group has stated in ''The Supernatural Experience'' video that this album was different; it was a collaborative effort of all three members.<ref name="Soupernatural" /> The songs "Consume Me" and "My Friend (So Long)" received their fair share of radio play on Modern Rock, Contemporary Christian, and Alternative outlets. The group then embarked an a 60-city tour across the United States titled, ''The Supernatural Experience''. Footage from the tour was combined with interviews and released as ''The Supernatural Experience'' video.
*B: "Conquest (Acoustic Mariachi Version)


===Digital maxi-single (U.S. only)===
In 2000, '''dc Talk''' hosted a show titled "Intermission: A Decade of dc Talk".<ref name="Timeline"/> A compilation album titled ''[[Intermission: the Greatest Hits|Intermission]]'' was then released. ''Intermission...'' contains many of their previously recorded songs either remixed or in their original formats. Two new songs, ''Chance'' and ''Sugar Coat It'', were recorded for the album.
#"Conquest" - 2:48
#"It's My Fault for Being Famous" - 2:56
#"Cash Grab Complications on the Matter" - 3:37
#"Honey, We Can't Afford to Look This Cheap" - 3:54
#"Conquest" (Acoustic Mariachi Version) - 2:55


=== Hiatus (2000) ===
===CD maxi-single (Best Buy exclusive)===
#"Conquest" - 2:50
In 2000, the members announced that they would be taking a break from the group to pursue solo efforts. They released ''Solo: Special Edition EP'', which contained two new songs from each member's solo ventures and a live version of "[[40 (song)|40]]" performed by the group.{{fact|date=March 2008}}
#"It's My Fault for Being Famous" - 2:56
#"Cash Grab Complications on the Matter" - 3:40
#"Honey, We Can't Afford to Look This Cheap" - 3:59
#"Conquest" (Acoustic Mariachi Version) - 2:45


=== Post Hiatus (2002-20??) ===
===AU iTunes single===
#"Conquest" - 2:51
==== 2002 ====
#"Conquest" (Acoustic Mariachi Version) - 2:47
In September 2002, dc Talk reunited to record and release a single about the [[September 11, 2001 attacks]], entitled "[[Let's roll|Let's Roll]]." The group also released a 10th Anniversary Edition of their 1992 album ''[[Free at Last (dc Talk album)|Free At Last]]'', which includes all of the songs from the original album (including interludes), a 2002 remake of their hit song ''[[The Hardway]]'', as well as a commentary at the end. The Special Edition releases also include the DVD of their ''[[Free at Last: the Movie|Free At Last]]'' documentary, as well as the music videos for ''[[The Hardway]]'' and ''[[Jesus Is Just Alright]]''.

==== 2004 ====
In 2004, dc Talk reunited for a remix of tobyMac's "Atmosphere" as the final track of the ''[[Welcome to Diverse City (album)|Welcome to Diverse City]]'' album.
==== 2005 ====
On September 12, 2005, dc Talk briefly reunited during a concert on September 12, in Redmond, [[Washington]] state. They played the songs, "In the Light" and "[[Jesus Freak (song)|Jesus Freak]]." Some speculation leads the belief that this was planned, as all of their tour paths crossed at one specific point.

==== 2006 ====
On [[January 12]], [[2006]], [[Gotee Records]] (founded by dc Talk's [[tobyMac]]) announced the production of a 10th anniversary ''[[Jesus Freak (album)|Jesus Freak]]'' tribute album entitled, ''[[Freaked!|FREAKED!]]''. This album, which was released in June 2006, features songs from such [[Gotee Records]] artists as [[Relient K]], [[Sarah Kelly]], [[House of Heroes]], [[Verbs]], [[Liquid]], and [[Family Force 5]]. It also features a reunion of the Gotee Brothers.

In August 2006, an album titled ''[[The Early Years (dc Talk album)|The Early Years]]'' was released. It is a compilation of songs from their first three albums.

On December 26, 2006, a 10th Anniversary Special Edition Jesus Freak album was released.

==== 2007 ====
In 2007, dc Talk covered the [[Prince (musician)|Prince]] penned song "The Cross", featuring on Kevin's album, "[[The_Blood_(album)|The Blood]]"

=== Reunion (20??) ===
There were rumors of a possible reunion tour, though [[Kevin Max]] denied the rumors. He wrote on his official website's message board, "DC Talk is something of the past. In order for DC Talk to be anything of the future, it will be up to each individual member to come together to create something that is lasting and substantial. There ''is'' an audience out there interested in seeing DC Talk back together as a group and as an entertaining and creative force, but I feel that the spirit of the thing is dead. I appreciated the time that we had together those many years, and I thank God many times over for allowing me to be a part of something that was so far reaching and helped so many people, but to be honest, just doing a show to do a show is not interesting to me. It must be thought out, creative and passionate."

In a recent concert, Michael Tait denied rumours of dc Talk's coming back, saying that he was focusing now on his band, Tait.

Despite the lack of a recent group CD, Christian radio stations continue to play the band's music heavily. As the three friends find success separately, millions of fans across the world hopefully wait for dc Talk to reunite. In a recent interview, Tobymac talked about a possible reunion tour "at some point".

It has been mentioned, as of 2007, by certain members of DC Talk management that there may be some type of reunion (whether album, tour, or both, is not certain) in the fall of 2008.<ref name="Reunion">[http://www.cmspin.com/newsmanager/anmviewer.asp?a=4073&z=32 CMSpin.com: ''TobyMac'' interview]</ref> This could be an anniversary reunion, as the first album was released in 1989.

At the close of the Life Light Music Festival in Sioux Falls, SD, on Sunday, September 2, 2007, Michael Tait and Tobymac performed "Jesus Freak" and "In The Light" together with Mr. McKeehan's band [[Toby_McKeehan#The_Diverse_City_Band|The Diverse City Band]]. Earlier that night, Tait was asked "When's that reunion gonna happen?" by a fan. Tait replied with, "I don't know man. You tell me!" When that fan offered, "Here, next year," Tait came back with, "We'll see. Next year should be even better!" None of the members of dc talk attended the 2008 Lifelight Music Festival.

===Collaborations===
* They collaborated with [[Carman (singer)|Carman]] on his ''Addicted to Jesus lullaby.

*They collaborated with [[Contemporary Christian Music|CCM]] artist, [[Steven Curtis Chapman]] on his 1992 album, The Great Adventure with the track ''Got 2 b tru''. The track begins with a bit of rap from the song, "Nu Thang", and continues with Steven Curtis Chapman starting to rap. The rest of the band comes in later, with Toby rapping the second verse.

*dc Talk sang a cover version of the [[Larry Norman]] original, "I Wish We'd All Been Ready" on the album ''One Way: The Songs Of Larry Norman'' which was released by [[Forefront]] in 1995.

*They participated in [[Rocketown Records]]'s ''Exodus'' album in 1998 with the song, "My Will".

*They contributed in 1998 to ''The Prince of Egypt Inspirational Soundtrack'' with the song, "My Deliverer," and to ''The Prince of Egypt Soundtrack'' on the song "Humanity," which featured a number of well-known musicians.

* They also sang a Rich Mullins song on Michael W. Smith's "Tribute to Rich Mullins" also featuring other Christian artists such as Jars of Clay and Amy Grant.

* They sang back-up vocals on Michael McDonald's cover of the Marvin Gaye Classic [[Ain't That Peculiar]]

==Solo efforts==
===tobyMac===
{{main|tobyMac}}
Toby McKeehan assumed the stage name of '''tobyMac''', a name that was first mentioned in the lyrics of "Jesus Is Still Alright" when McKeehan rapped, "tobyMac, and the Mac is back no slack" . He has focused mostly on the pop/hip-hop genre. His first solo album was ''[[Momentum (album)|Momentum]]''. It was released in 2001 and included the hits, "J Train," "Somebody's Watching Me," "Irene," "Extreme Days," "Get this Party Started," and "Love is in the House." Since then, he has released two other full albums and two remixed albums. ''[[Welcome to Diverse City]]'' came out in 2004, containing "Diverse City," "Catchafire (Whoopsi-Daisy)," "Gone," "Burn for You," and the remix of "Atmosphere," which featured his former bandmates. ''[[Portable Sounds]]'' came out in February 2007 and debuted at #10 on the Billboard 200.<ref>[http://www.christianrock.net/news.asp Christianrock.net News]</ref> This album contains "[[Made to Love]]". In 2008 he released a live CD/DVD combo entitled ''[[Alive and Transported]]''. He has had considerable success in the mainstream market.

===Tait===
{{main|Michael Tait}}
Michael Tait pursued his solo efforts with the band, ''[[Tait (band)|Tait]]''. The band's first release was ''Empty'', which included the single ''Loss for Words''. ''Lose This Life'' was the follow-up album released in 2003. It contained the singles ''Lose This Life'', ''God Can You Hear Me'', and a [[hidden track]], ''Christmas Song''.<ref name="Tait_Discography">[http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/LoseThisLife.asp Jesusfreakhideout.com: Tait Discography]</ref> Tait is planning to release ''Loveology'' in 2007, an album he has been working on for a few years.{{Fact|date=July 2007}} Tait also featured in the Rock Opera [[!Hero]], as the main character, Hero. The production is a modern retelling of Jesus' life, as if he were born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

===Kevin Max===
{{main|Kevin Max}}
Kevin Max has released five albums since the group's hiatus. ''[[Stereotype Be]]'' was released by [[Forefront Records]] in 2001, and included the singles ''You'', ''Be'', and ''Existence''. ''[[Between the Fence and the Universe]]'' was an EP released by [[Northern Records]] in 2004. ''[[The Imposter]]'' was released in 2005 by Northern Records. [[Holy Night (Kevin Max album)|Holy Night]], a Christmas album, was also released in 2005 by Northern Records. ''[[The Blood (album)|The Blood]]'' was released on December 26, 2007 by Infinity Music Distribution. It featured covers of several well known gospel songs, both classic and contemporary, as well the original song ''One Way, One Blood''. ''[[The Blood (album)|The Blood]]'' featured collaborations with several other artists, including dc Talk, [[Chris Sligh]], [[Amy Grant]], and others.

Kevin enjoys updating his fans with blog posts and video blogs on his website, and since leaving the group has had more children.

== Beliefs ==
The group is notable for its stances against [[racism]] (especially in "Colored People", second track of ''Jesus Freak''), as well as the uncompromised [[Christian]] message in its music. "We're very open about our [[Christian]] faith," says McKeehan, "but when we make our records we want to create a musical experience that anyone can immerse themselves in." But still, he says, "one of our goals is to encourage listeners to question themselves and to seek out truth."

== Other activities ==
Apart from music, the members of dc Talk have involved themselves in other activities.
=== Literature ===
The group co-authored two books titled, ''[[Jesus Freaks (book)|Jesus Freaks]]'' and ''Jesus Freaks II'' in collaboration with [[Voice of the Martyrs|The Voice of the Martyrs]]. The books contain the shortened biographies and incidents in the lives of famous and lesser-known Christians who stood up for their faith.

In 2004, Toby McKeehan and Michael Tait reunited to write a book called "[[Under God]]". The book chronicles America's struggle with racism. Featured in the book are stories about [[Rosa Parks]], [[Emmett Till]], and [[Martin Luther King, Jr.]]. They also released a sequel called, "Living Under God", following the same formula.

*''[[Jesus Freaks (book)|Jesus Freaks]]'' (1999)
*''Live Like a Jesus Freak'' (2001)
*''Jesus Freaks Volume II: Stories of Revolutionaries Who Changed Their World Fearing God, Not Man'' (2002)
*''Jesus Freaks: Revolutionaries'' (2005)
*''Jesus Freaks: Martyrs'' (2005)

=== E.R.A.C.E. ===
In 1998, the group founded '''the E.R.A.C.E. foundation''' ('''E'''liminating '''R'''acism '''A'''nd '''C'''reating '''E'''quality) to combat racism.<ref name="EHistory">[http://www.erace.com/about/history.shtml the E.R.A.C.E. foundation - our history]</ref> The foundation was started after four years of discussion and planning with manager Dan Pitts and [[Gotee Records]] President, Joey Elwood.

The primary aim of the foundation is to educate and equip [[United States|America]]'s youth with "an understanding of the importance of interracial unity". The foundation works on healing historically divided groups and healing rifts within the society.<ref name="EHistory" />

''E.R.A.C.E.'' was launched in September 1997 when '''dc Talk''' participated in the "Racial Reconciliation Rally" in Little Rock, Ark. The rally was part of a weeklong emphasis on racial reconciliation.<ref name="EHistory" />

== Discography ==
{{main|Dc Talk discography}}

==Literature==
{| class="wikitable" width="50%"
! Title
! Year
|-
| align="left" | ''[[Jesus Freaks (book)|Jesus Freaks]]''
| align="center" | 1999
|-
| align="left" | ''Live Like a Jesus Freak''
| align="center" | 2001
|-
| align="left" | ''Jesus Freaks Volume II: Stories of Revolutionaries Who Changed Their World Fearing God, Not Man''
| align="center" | 2002
|-
| align="left" | ''Jesus Freaks: Revolutionaries''
| align="center" | 2005
|-
| align="left" | ''Jesus Freaks: Martyrs''
| align="center" | 2005
|}

==Videography==
{| class="wikitable" width="50%"
! Title
! Year
! [[RIAA Certification]]
|-
| align="left" | ''Rap, Rock, and Soul''
| align="center" | 1991
| align="center" |
|-
| align="left" | ''Narrow is the Road''
| align="center" | 1994
| align="center" | Gold
|-
| align="left" | ''[[Welcome to the Freak Show]]''
| align="center" | 1997, 2003
| align="center" | Gold
|-
| align="left" | ''The Supernatural Experience''
| align="center" | 1999, 2003
|-
| align="left" | ''[[Free at Last: the Movie]]''
| align="center" | 2002
|}

==Gospel Music Awards==
{| class="wikitable"
! Name
! Year
! Award Title
|-
| align="left" | ''[[Nu Thang]]''
| align="center" | 1991
| align="center" | Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year
|-
| align="left" | ''I Love Rap Music''
| align="center" | 1992
| align="center" | Rap/Hip-Hop Recorded Song of the Year
|-
| align="left" | ''Rap, Rock & Soul''
| align="center" | 1992
| align="center" | Long Form Music Video of the Year
|-
| align="left" | ''Can I Get a Witness?''
| align="center" | 1993
| align="center" | Rap/Hip-Hop Recorded Song of the Year
|-
| align="left" | ''Jesus Is Just Alright''
| align="center" | 1994
| align="center" | Rock Recorded Song of the Year
|-
| align="left" | ''Socially Acceptable''
| align="center" | 1994
| align="center" | Rap/Hip-Hop Recorded Song of the Year
|-
| align="left" | ''Luv Is A Verb''
| align="center" | 1995
| align="center" | Rap/Hip-Hop Recorded Song of the Year
|-
| align="left" | ''dc Talk''
| align="center" | 1996
| align="center" |Artist of the Year
|-
| align="left" | ''[[Jesus Freak (song)|Jesus Freak]]''
| align="center" | 1996
| align="center" | Rock Recorded Song of the Year
|-
| align="left" | ''[[Jesus Freak (song)|Jesus Freak]]''
| align="center" | 1996
| align="center" | Song of the Year
|-
| align="left" | ''Between You and Me''
| align="center" | 1997
| align="center" | Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
|-
| align="left" | ''Like It, Love It, Need It''
| align="center" | 1997
| align="center" | Rock Recorded Song of the Year
|-
| align="left" | ''Jesus Freak''
| align="center" | 1997
| align="center" | Short Form Music Video of the Year
|-
| align="left" | ''[[Colored People (song)|Colored People]]''
| align="center" | 1998
| align="center" | Short Form Music Video of the Year
|-
| align="left" | ''Exodus''
| align="center" | 1999
| align="center" | Special Event Album of the Year
|-
| align="left" | ''The Supernatural Experience''
| align="center" | 2000
| align="center" | Long Form Music Video of the Year
|-
| align="left" | ''Dive''
| align="center" | 2001
| align="center" | Modern Rock Recorded Song of the Year
|}

==Grammy Awards==

{| class="wikitable"
! Title
! Year
! Label(s)
! Award name
|-
| align="left" | ''[[Free at Last (dc Talk album)|Free at Last]]''
| align="center" | 1993
| align="center" | [[ForeFront Records|ForeFront]]
| align="center" | Best Rock Gospel Album
|-
| align="left" | ''[[Jesus Freak (album)|Jesus Freak]]''
| align="center" | 1996
| align="center" | [[ForeFront Records|ForeFront]]
| align="center" | Best Rock Gospel Album
|-
| align="left" | ''[[Welcome to the Freak Show]]''
| align="center" | 1997
| align="center" | [[ForeFront Records|ForeFront]]
| align="center" | Best Rock Gospel Album
|-
| align="left" | ''[[Solo (dc Talk album)|Solo]]''
| align="center" | 2001
| align="center" | [[ForeFront Records|ForeFront]]<br/>[[Virgin Records|Virgin]]
| align="center" | Best Rock Gospel Album
|}

==Charting Single==
{| class="wikitable"
! width="28" rowspan="2"| Year
! width="150" rowspan="2"| Title
! colspan="4"| Chart Positions<ref name=billboard/>
! width="100" rowspan="2"| Album
|-
! width="86"| <small>[[Billboard Hot 100]]</small>
! width="86"| <small>[[Adult Top 40|US Adult Top 40]]</small>
! width="86"| <small>[[Adult Contemporary chart|US Adult Contemporary]]</small>
! width="86"| <small>[[Top 40 Mainstream|US Top 40 Mainstream]]</small>
|-
| 1996
| "[[Between You and Me]]"
|align="center"| #29
|align="center"| #11
|align="center"| #24
|align="center"| #15
| ''[[Jesus Freak (album)|Jesus Freak]]''
|-
|}


==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.dctalk.com Official dc Talk website]
*{{MySpace|dctalk|dc Talk Official}}
*[http://www.tobymac.com Official tobyMac website]
*{{MySpace|tobymac|tobyMac}}
*[http://www.taitband.com Official Michael Tait website]
*{{MySpace|michaeltait|Michael Tait}}
*[http://www.kevinmax.com Official Kevin Max website]
*{{MySpace|kevinmaxmusic|Kevin Max}}
*[http://www.forefrontrecords.com Official ForeFront Records website]
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"Conquest"
Song

"Conquest" is a role-reversal song written by Corky Robbins and popularized in the 1950s by Patti Page. "Conquest" was also covered by The White Stripes on their 2007 album Icky Thump, which features Regulo Aldama on trumpet. Patti Page's version of "Conquest" was featured on an eBay commercial in fall 2007.

The White Stripes version

"Conquest"
Song

"Conquest" was released as the third single from the White Stripes' album Icky Thump in December 2007.[1] It was released as a series of 7-inch colored vinyl singles, each containing the track "Conquest". The tracks "It's My Fault for Being Famous," "Honey, We Can't Afford to Look This Cheap" and "Cash Grab Complications on the Matter" appear on the black, white and red version of the records, respectively, with the latter featuring an acoustic Mariachi version of "Conquest". The various B-sides were co-produced by musician Beck, who also contributed vocals and piano to "Being Famous" and slide guitar to "Honey."[1] Despite the sound of a trumpet section, Nashville-based mariachi trumpter Regulo Aldama played his part multiple times, and Jack overdubbed the recordings.[2]

Each single includes a trading card featuring famous matadors El Sloth, El Bianca Rosa or El Perdador.[1]

The vinyl singles were released in the US on December 18th and in the UK on December 31st.

A large portion of the "Conquest" vinyl singles have been mislabeled. The red and white sticker/seal on some of the sleeves actually reads "You Don't Know What Love Is (You Just Do As You're Told)" the seal of which belongs to their previous single of that name. Also, the B-Side of the red vinyl which features the song "Cash Grab Complications on the Matter" reads "Honey, We Can't Afford to Look this Cheap" on the record, which is the title of a separate B-Side on the white vinyl. The black vinyl featuring :It's My Fault for Being Famous" is mislabeled as well, with "Cash Grab Complications on the Matter" being listed as the B-Side. The Best Buy exclusive cd version features the matador being charged at by a bull.[3] The CD Version has all the track numbers the color white except for the 3rd track "Cash Grab Complications on the Matter", relating to Jack White's love for the number 3. [4]

Jack White first liked the song when he would listen to Page's hits album while working in his upholstery shop. He had wanted to cover the song for ten years when he finally did in 2007.[2]

The band also released a Spanish version of the song, re-titled "Conquista", was released on CD, 7" vinyl and download on various dates through January 2008.

Music video

The music video for "Conquest" features a bullfighting theme, directed by Diane Martel in Artesia, California. It premiered November 26 on MTV and November 27 in the iTunes Store [1] as well as Fuse TV. It won a VMA for Best Cinematography in a Video.[5]

Track listing

7" one (black vinyl)

  • A: "Conquest" - 2:48
  • B: "It's My Fault for Being Famous" - 2:56

7" two (white vinyl)

  • A: "Conquest" - 2:48
  • B: "Honey, We Can't Afford to Look This Cheap" - 3:54

7" three (red vinyl)

  • A: "Conquest" (Acoustic Mariachi Version) - 2:55
  • B: "Cash Grab Complications on the Matter" - 3:37

Spanish 7"

  • A: "Conquista" (Spanish Version)
  • B: "Conquest (Acoustic Mariachi Version)

Digital maxi-single (U.S. only)

  1. "Conquest" - 2:48
  2. "It's My Fault for Being Famous" - 2:56
  3. "Cash Grab Complications on the Matter" - 3:37
  4. "Honey, We Can't Afford to Look This Cheap" - 3:54
  5. "Conquest" (Acoustic Mariachi Version) - 2:55

CD maxi-single (Best Buy exclusive)

  1. "Conquest" - 2:50
  2. "It's My Fault for Being Famous" - 2:56
  3. "Cash Grab Complications on the Matter" - 3:40
  4. "Honey, We Can't Afford to Look This Cheap" - 3:59
  5. "Conquest" (Acoustic Mariachi Version) - 2:45

AU iTunes single

  1. "Conquest" - 2:51
  2. "Conquest" (Acoustic Mariachi Version) - 2:47

References

  1. ^ a b c d Hasty, Katy (2007-11-14). "White Stripes Team With Beck For New Songs". Billboard magazine. Retrieved 2007-11-14.
  2. ^ a b Mansfield, Brian (2008-01-02), "'Conquest' conquers the ages". USA Today. Page info unknown.
  3. ^ Conquest CD EP Best Buy Edition
  4. ^ Conquest CD EP Best Buy Edition
  5. ^ http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2008/best-cinematography/
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