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matnus
02-08-2002, 06:26 AM
I've been told that it is Decent Christian Talk??

Is that true?

Matt
Mickey
02-08-2002, 06:41 AM
That's my understanding as well, but I'm not 100% sure.

IHL,
Mickey
IAmCrossEyed
02-08-2002, 09:08 PM
"decent"???? That doesn't make it sound too exciting!
BluesJunkie
02-11-2002, 08:33 AM
I read in an interview in the late 80's that Toby is from Washington, DC. DC Talk was his nickname in "da hood", so that's what he named the band. So DC stands for "District of Columbia".
IAmCrossEyed
02-11-2002, 10:01 AM
Isn't there anywhere like on an official cd or website that has the real story?
jesusfreak_ae12
02-11-2002, 07:06 PM
FACTS:

The part about Washington DC is true, but the old hood nickname theory is not. They met a Liberty University, which is in DC.

Their songs have the other answer:

"Time Ta Jam" from the self-titled CD, 1989
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
If you are athiestic, you'd better fear it
They're from the Word, you ain't heard
It's my decision that your vision is blurred
So come on rap fans, clap your hands
Take a stand for the Lamb, it's Time Ta Jam


"When DC Talks" from Nu Thang, 1990
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
That's right y'all, I am born again
That's my tool, my gift to use
R-A-P to spread the news of God
So you know the part now
Now tell the world what's on your heart
BluesJunkie
02-12-2002, 07:45 AM
Yeah, but just because they said that in a song doesn't mean my story was wrong.

I don't think they just thought up "DC" from nowhere and then decided it should stand for "Decent Christian" (or vice versa). That would be really lame.
IAmCrossEyed
02-12-2002, 08:53 AM
"Decent Christian" to me sounds really lame.

What about like "Spectacular Christian"???

SC Talk How does that sound?
BluesJunkie
02-12-2002, 09:08 AM
How about "Always Called Decent Christian"?

ACDC Talk
IAmCrossEyed
02-12-2002, 09:30 AM
:D
matnus
02-13-2002, 04:17 AM
we've had a little joke going around.

one of us is studying fashion, so she'll bring out the DC Clothing fashion line. (Decent Christian Clothing)

Someone DC Software...

I dunno, stupid joke of ours