After three albums of hip-hop oriented sound, the alternative rock sound of "Jesus Freak" was considered unexpected by fans and critics alike, but it helped to define DC Talk as serious artists and innovators.
After three albums of hip-hop oriented sound, the alternative rock sound of "Jesus Freak" was considered unexpected by fans and critics alike. However, the song, and its accompanying music video, received many critical plaudits from secular and Christian sources alike and helped to define DC Talk as serious artists and innovators.