Love Broke Thru (TobyMac song)

"Love Broke Thru"
Single by TobyMac
from the album This Is Not a Test
Released2016
GenreChristian hip hop, Christian rock, Christian pop
Length3:57
LabelForeFront
Songwriter(s)Bryan Fowler, Bart Millard, Toby McKeehan, Christopher Stevens
TobyMac singles chronology
"Move (Keep Walkin')"
(2016)
"Love Broke Thru"
(2016)
Music video
"Love Broke Thru" on YouTube

"Love Broke Thru" is a song by Christian hip hop-rock-pop musician TobyMac from his seventh studio album, This Is Not a Test. The song reached No. 1 on Christian Airplay.[1]

Background

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According to TobyMac, the song was written about how God broke through in his life and how he feels the same should happen with a divided nation.[2] The video for the song was released on Billboard in January 2017. It depicts a young man trying to cope with anger while his grandfather calls for peace among protests over police violence around the country.[2]

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[12] Gold 500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Grace, M. (March 6, 2017). "Passion's 'Worthy of Your Name' On Top Spot for Christian Albums, tobyMac's 'Love Broke Thru' Tops Christian Airplay". China Christian Daily. Retrieved March 12, 2017.
  2. ^ a b Stutz, Colin (January 18, 2017). "TobyMac Finds Compassion in Love Broke Thru Video Exclusive Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved March 12, 2017.
  3. ^ "tobyMac - Christian AC History". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
  4. ^ "tobyMac Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
  5. ^ "tobyMac Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
  6. ^ "Christian AC Indicator". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on June 15, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
  7. ^ "Christian Soft AC". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on June 15, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
  8. ^ "Hot Christian Songs - Year-End 2017 - Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
  9. ^ "Christian Airplay - Year-End 2017 - Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
  10. ^ "Christian AC - Year-End 2017 - Billboard". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 7, 2019. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
  11. ^ "Christian CHR - Year-End 2017 - Billboard". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 7, 2019. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
  12. ^ "American single certifications – TobyMac – Love Broke Thru". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 30, 2020.