![]() Speaking of guests, Tru is filled with more high-profile names than a Marvel movie. “Blown” is a woozy smokers anthem where Lloyd gets his advocacy on: “the government should legalize it, watch the crime rate drop and all the hating stop.” Of course Currensy, the crown prince of chronic, stops by for a co-sign. “Appreciation Day” is a warm shoutout to his supporters, from his parents to his teachers and even to Irv Gotti for launching his career. ![]() The first half of the album stay true (see what I did there?) to Lloyd’s trademark sound. On the bright side, all four of those songs are pretty strong, so they’ve earned their spot here. Four of the tracks here – “Holding,” “Excited,” “Heavenly Body” and “Tru” – were also featured on that release, which could be a mild disappointment for you early adapters out there. There’s one big issue to keep in mind while dissecting this album: This version of Tru is essentially an extension of Lloyd’s 2016 EP of the same name. It takes a lot of boldness to travel down this road, both visually and professionally. ![]() Tru, Lloyd’s fifth LP and his first following a seven-year layoff, is the singer’s most revealing and vulnerable album to date. Of course, that provocative cover is more than just a thirst trap. ![]() Unless that’s your thing, and if so, congratulations. My apologies to my beloved readers for clicking this link seeking sage R&B wisdom and being served with a cell phone nude of Lloyd standing in some Walking Dead looking forest with a guitar on his scrotum. ![]()
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