Tru (also labeled Tru LP to differentiate it from the EP) is the fifth studio album by American singer Lloyd, released on August 31, 2018, by Young Goldie Music and Empire Distribution.[1][2][3] The album follows up to his 2011 album King of Hearts and the 2016 EP of the same name.
Tru features guest appearances from Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Sevyn Streeter, Khujo Goodie, Curren$y, The Spelman Women’s Choir and Lloyd’s infant son, River. The album has sold over 85,000 copies including single sales (Tru bringing in most of the sales). The lead single "Tru" was certified platinum by the RIAA.
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Exclaim! | 5/10[4] |
| HipHopDX | 3.7/5[5] |
Writing for Exclaim!, A. Harmony concluded that "While there are a few takeaways for hardcore Lloyd fans ("Tru" in particular), for others, there isn't much to hold on to".[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Appreciation Day" (featuring Khujo Goodie) |
| 4:00 | |
| 2. | "Blown" (featuring Curren$y) |
| 4:21 | |
| 3. | "Holding" (featuring Lil Wayne) |
|
| 3:26 |
| 4. | "My Bestie" (featuring Sevyn Streeter) |
| 3:45 | |
| 5. | "Caramel" |
|
| 3:23 |
| 6. | "Excited" |
| 4:20 | |
| 7. | "Heavenly Body" (featuring Rick Ross) |
|
| 4:29 |
| 8. | "Porcelain" |
| A Major & $K | 4:57 |
| 9. | "Infinity" (featuring River) |
| 5:19 | |
| 10. | "Lil Sis" (featuring The Spelman Women’s Choir) |
|
| 4:17 |
| 11. | "Tru" |
| J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League | 4:15 |
Charts
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top Current Albums (Billboard)[6] | 90 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[7] | 27 |
| US R&B/Hip-Hop Album Sales (Billboard)[8] | 17 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | August 31, 2018 |
|
||
| October 5, 2018 | CD | [9] |
References
- ^ "Here's Why Lloyd Went Butt Naked For His New Album Cover". Bet.com. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- ^ "Lloyd on His New Album 'Tru,' Finding Liberation in Music & The Song That Made His Mother Cry". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- ^ "Lloyd Aims To Satiate Your Sweet Tooth With 'Caramel' & Announces 'Tru' Release Date". Soulbounce.com. 9 July 2018. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- ^ a b "Lloyd TRU | Exclaim!".
- ^ "Review: Lloyd's "TRU" Marks a Notable Comeback". 31 August 2018.
- ^ "Lloyd Chart History (Top Current Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
- ^ "Lloyd Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- ^ "Lloyd". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 14, 2019.
- ^ "Tru (CD) by Lloyd on Amazon". Amazon.com. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
