"Tru" is a song by American singer-songwriter Lloyd, released on May 6, 2016, from his extended play Tru (2016). Lloyd explains his hiatus through the lyrics of the song, expressing how he lost an unborn child to an abortion and that it "left a big hole", while also detailing other family issues.[1] The song was also included on Lloyd's fifth studio album Tru (2018).
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| Single by Lloyd | ||||
| from the album Tru and Tru EP | ||||
| Released | May 6, 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 4:15 | |||
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| Producer(s) | J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League | |||
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| "Tru" on YouTube | ||||
Charts
edit| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[2] | 13 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[3] | 49 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[4] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ "Lloyd Speaks on His Relationship with Murder Inc, Losing a Child, Miguel Beef + New Life and New Music". swaysuniverse.com. Sways Universe. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
- ^ "Lloyd Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Lloyd Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "American single certifications – Lloyd – Tru". Recording Industry Association of America.
