Tru (album)

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][4][5][6][7] The album follows up to his 2011 album King of Hearts and the 2016 EP of the same name.

Tru
Studio album by
Lloyd
ReleasedAugust 31, 2018 (2018-08-31)
Recorded2016–18
GenreR&B
Length46:31
Label
Producer
Lloyd chronology
King of Hearts
(2011)		 Tru
(2018)
Singles from Tru
  1. "Tru"
    Released: May 6, 2016

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). Tru was certified platinum by the RIAA.

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
AOTY62/100[8]
Review scores
SourceRating
Exclaim!5/10[9]
HipHopDX3.7/5[10]

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".[9]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Appreciation Day" (featuring Khujo Goodie)  4:00
2."Blown" (featuring Currensy)  4:21
3."Holding" (featuring Lil Wayne)
  • J Reid
  • Big Love Jasper
3:26
4."My Bestie" (featuring Sevyn Streeter)  3:45
5."Caramel"
  • Polite
  • Cameron
  • Reid
  • J Reid
  • Big Love Jasper
3:23
6."Excited"
  • Polite
  • Cameron
 4:20
7."Heavenly Body" (featuring Rick Ross)
  • J Reid
  • Big Love Jasper
4:29
8."Porcelain"
  • Polite
  • Akil Ernest
  • John McGee
A Major & $K4:57
9."Infinity" (featuring River)
  • Polite
  • Cameron
  • Jairus Lemuel-Jada Mozee
  • Reid
 5:19
10."Lil Sis" (featuring The Spelman Women’s Choir)
  • Polite
  • Cameron
  • Reid
  • J Reid
  • Big Love Jasper
4:17
11."Tru"
  • Polite
  • Erik "Rook" Ortiz
  • Kevin "Colione" Crowe
  • Kenny "Barto" Bartolomei
J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League4:15

Charts
Chart (2018) Peak
position
US Top Current Albums (Billboard)[11] 90
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[12] 27
US R&B/Hip-Hop Album Sales (Billboard)[13] 17

Release history
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various August 31, 2018
October 5, 2018 CD [14]
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References
  1. "Tru - LP by Lloyd". Itunes.apple.com. 31 August 2018. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  2. "Lloyd "TRU" Album Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist". Hiphopdx.com. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  3. "Lloyd Releases "Tru" Album Tracklist, Featuring Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, & More". Hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  4. "Here's Why Lloyd Went Butt Naked For His New Album Cover". Bet.com. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  5. "Lloyd on His New Album 'Tru,' Finding Liberation in Music & The Song That Made His Mother Cry". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  6. "Album Tracklist: Lloyd – 'TRU'". Thatgrapejuice.net. 22 August 2018. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  7. "Lloyd Aims To Satiate Your Sweet Tooth With 'Caramel' & Announces 'Tru' Release Date". Soulbounce.com. 9 July 2018. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  8. "Lloyd - TRU - LP - Reviews - Album of the Year". Album of the Year. Retrieved October 13, 2018.
  9. https://exclaim.ca/music/article/lloyd-tru
  10. https://hiphopdx.com/reviews/id.3241/title.review-lloyds-tru-marks-a-notable-comeback
  11. "Lloyd Chart History (Top Current Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
  12. "Lloyd Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
  13. https://www.billboard.com/music/Lloyd/chart-history/BLS
  14. "Tru (CD) by Lloyd on Amazon". Amazon.com. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
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