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''True'' is the first
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(EP) by American recording artist
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, first released on November 27, 2012 digitally through
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. Following the release of her second studio album ''
Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams ''Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams'' is the second studio album by American R&B singer and songwriter Solange. It was released on August 26, 2008, by Geffen Records. Solange was heavily influenced by the "Motown Sound" of the 1960s and 1970 ...
'' (2008), Solange announced that she had parted ways with
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after releasing just one album on the label, and further revealed that she had chosen to go an independent route, eventually signing with
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. In 2009, Solange began the recording of a studio album, during which she suffered a "
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" due to the amount of time and emotion she was putting into the recording process. A
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album, ''True'' contains an eclectic sound that takes influence from
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,
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,
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, 1980s pop, and
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, whilst the extended play's production is characterized as containing '80s references, keyboards and African percussion. The recording process took three years and was handled by Solange and producer
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. Together the pair produced, wrote and composed all of the songs, a decision Solange made due to their chemistry, friendship and work relationship. Upon release ''True'' received generally positive reviews from music critics. Commercially, the EP debuted at number 157 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 as well as charting within the top sixty of the albums charts in
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and Sweden. The album was promoted with the release of three singles including " Losing You" and was further promoted with a tour of the United States, United Kingdom, Netherlands, France and Germany.


Background

In 2008, Solange signed a record deal with Geffen and a publishing contract with
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. The same year she finished working on her second studio album ''
Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams ''Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams'' is the second studio album by American R&B singer and songwriter Solange. It was released on August 26, 2008, by Geffen Records. Solange was heavily influenced by the "Motown Sound" of the 1960s and 1970 ...
'' in 2008. A collection of 1960s- and 1970s-influenced songs, it was considered a departure from her R&B-oriented debut upon its release in August 2008. By December 2008, the album had sold over 114,000 copies according to
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. The album was positively received by critics, some of whom considered it far better than her debut. In support of the album, Solange began the Solange Presents Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams Tour in Britain in November 2008. The song "
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" was the third and final single to be lifted from the album in April 2009. In October of the same year, Solange announced on her
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account that she had parted ways with
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after releasing just one album on the label, and further revealed that she had chosen to go
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with her next album, stating that "although it's been a wonderful journey and experience at Interscope Records, after truly recognizing what's important to ME as an artist, I decided it was time for me to continue my path on a more independent platform ..I'm excited about continuing to dive in, experiment and creating music and art with no boundaries, fears or expectations. Gonna be fun folks."


Recording

In an interview with ''
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'' on July 7, 2010, Solange said she suffered "a little bit of a
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" while recording her new album: "I literally gave up my sanity for a while to do this record. ..We literally were waking up in the morning and just making music all day and all night. ..It just started to wear on me in so many different ways. I started having these crazy
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s." Solange explained how she made sacrifices "mentally, emotionally and financially", and continued, "It's more than an album to me. It's a transitional time in my life." Regarding the musical direction of the album, she said the inspiration came from new wave and stated, "This is a
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record, but the lyrics can get pretty dark at times." The extended play was recorded in five cities including Santa Barbara, LA,
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, NYC, and on the German autobahn. Dev Hynes began work with Theophilus London, who called Solange stating that he had just been working on a record with Hynes and thought she should have been a part of it.Exclusive Q&A: Solange Talks ‘True’ EP, New Label, & Next Album , Rap-Up
/ref> Following the call, Solange visited Theophilus at the studio, where she met Dev and after hearing his music, the two embarked on a friendship and a working relationship. Solange stated that the EP's recording process was done over a two-year period, but the first six months was a period where Solange and Dev Hynes swapped ideas and established a cohesive sound. Over the next two years, the pair co-wrote and co-produced thirty songs, with "Locked in Closets" and "Don't Let Me Down" being the first two songs to be recorded. During the recording of ''True'', Solange worked with Pharrell Williams amongst other producers, however the songs were never used for the extended play. Whilst in Santa Barbara, where the pair first started to work together, they were experimenting with different sounds, different sonics and different collaborators. There were other producers who were working with them and Solange stated "it just became really clear to me that the music me and Dev were creating together was very special, and from then I just transitioned into wanting Dev to produce the record." Whilst recording ''True'', Solange took influence from production duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, known for their work with
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as well as listening to large amounts of SOS Band and Chaka Khan, records that were also produced by Jimmy Jam.


Music and lyrics

Consisting of seven tracks, ''True'' is primarily in the
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genre but contains an eclectic sound that takes influence from R&B,
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,
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, 1980s pop, and
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. Solange stated she was inspired by
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and that "This is a
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record, but the lyrics can get pretty dark at times." During an interview Solange confirmed that she had been experimenting with a moody,
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for her next project. Nick Levine of the
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compared the extended play to the work of Madonna and described its music structure as a "tribute to early 80s pop-RnB music", stating the EP's production contains sweet keyboard sounds and beats that sound like that of a "battered old Casio drum machine." A reviewer from Pitchfork described the songs as having no huge choruses but instead "its hooks bubble up quietly and quickly, then dissipate as the songs return to their downbeat simmer". The same reviewer stated that Hynes plays with non-traditional structures, letting the songs meander in and out of grooves. The album was described as containing no "filler" and an accessible and authentic piece of pop. The EP's songs have a diaphanous new wave via synth funk sound that was compared to the work of Little Dragon by Andy Kellman of
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. The lyrical content of the album details a relationship gone wrong that "provide aching, wistful, and frustrated contrast to the animated and slowly swaying backdrops" according to Kellman from AllMusic.


Songs

The opening track and lead single "Losing You" is a R&B song with pop and
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music, described as having a "pleasantly upbeat" sound that lyrically speaks about love that has become complicated.Solange Previews ‘True’ EP at New York Listening Party , Rap-Up
/ref> Philip Sherburne of ''Spin'' magazine called "Losing You" a "remarkable song in its own right, with a breezy fusion of singer- centric R&B,
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, and lanky, mid-tempo
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beats." He felt the song was breakaway from the "R&B-gone- electronic dance music tracks" and commented that it was also "remarkable for what it suggests about the direction of pop music right now; it feels like one of those moments when something lurking just below the surface of the zeitgeist breaks through in a big way." The second track "Some Things Never Seem to Fucking Work" is lyrically about "ultimatums and questions, Solange ponders the illusion of a relationship". "Locked in Closets" was described as having a beat "reminiscent of
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in his 'Smooth Criminal' prime", and continues the theme of "addictive love". The fourth song "Lovers in the Parking Lot" is a soulful pop song with "futuristic and tropical" sounds and production, containing a slow tempo with a
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riff in which Solange "regretfully admits she played around with somebody's heart". "Don't Let Me Down" was described as "playful, with an aggressive beat" and described as setting the "foundation for a hip-hop track". Speaking about "Don't Let Me Down", Solange said; "Looks Good with Trouble" is a
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song that has been compared to the work of
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containing minimalist and sleek production, with heavy synths and echos. The song begins heavy on the bass, reverb, and sultry harmonies, but the methodical approach ends rather abruptly. The EP's final track "Bad Girls" (Verdine Version) contains a
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and was described as an "unapologetic tune". Like the previous song, "Bad Girls" (Verdine Version) is a PBR&B song, the song has a funkier bass line and synths, with the song again adopting a confessional tone that is both disconnected and restricted.


Release and promotion

Solange previewed the seven-track EP in New York City on October 24, 2012 to positive reviews. Solange and Dev Hynes hosted a second listening party at Sonos Studio in
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on November 27, the date of the EP's digital release. New York-based artist
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is responsible for the EP's visual presentation. The limited edition version of "True" was released on March 11, 2013. Thomas described the limited edition artwork as a collage which was shot at the Lehmann Maupin gallery located in the
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section of
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. When asked about the creative process she detailed recomposing the photographs with materials such as Color-aid, vintage wallpaper, and some old drawings from her days as a student at
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. She also noted her attention to detail for texture and color. Thomas also designed the set for the EP's lead single, "Losing You" music video; a set which Solange referred to as "brilliant". When asked about it she described the project as a "very cool experience!" and noted researching images of Solange to identify what particular style she would create. To assure how hands-on she was with the design she stated, "I design every last inch—down to the outlets, faux flowers, books, and records—as they create a cohesive setting and context. No detail is overlooked." "Losing You" was released in preparation of the album and was written by
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and Solange, with production helmed by the former under his pseudonym
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along with
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. Serving as the lead single from the album, the song was released for digital download on October 2, 2012 and on November 6, 2012 on
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via
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, a label co-run by
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's Chris Taylor. In May 2013, Solange premiered the remix of her song "Look Good with Trouble" featuring
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; she then revealed it would be the second single from the EP, and stated the original was "only an opener" for "Bad Girls". "Look Good with Trouble" was released as the second single from the EP on May 14, 2013. The third and final single "Lovers in the Parking Lot" was released on September 18, 2013. Solange announced a small tour in promotion of ''True'' and to celebrate her return to music. It was her first tour since 2009.


Critical reception

''True'' received generally favorable reviews from critics. At
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, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, the album received an
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score of 79, based on 16 reviews. Sam Wolfson of ''
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'' wrote: "The 26-year-old is not a hit-making pop star, but an antidote to pop homogenisation; something that sounds different to everything on the radio, but could still be on the radio. On that front, ''True'' delivers." '' Paste'' called it "funky" and noted its "bold synths" as "sound nglike '80s-era Madonna". ''
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'' praised the album, saying "The strong ' 80s Nostalgia here could wear thin for some, but Solange's singular charms stretch far".


Commercial performance

''True'' first charted in Denmark on the
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chart, peaking at number forty.danishcharts.dk - Discography Solange
/ref> The EP also charted on the Swedish albums chart (
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)''True'' on the Swedish Albums Chart
/ref> at number fifty-seven, and reached 164 on the
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. In the United States the EP debuted at 157 on the ''Billboard'' 200, becoming Solange's third release to chart but her first not to reach the top fifty.


Track listing

The track listing was announced by ''
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'' magazine on October 25, 2012.


Personnel

Credits for ''True'' adapted from
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. *
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– vocals, producer, writer (all tracks) *
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– producer, writer (all tracks), additional background vocals * Chris Egan – live drums ("Locked in Closets" and "Don't Let Me Down") *
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– bass ("Bad Girls") *
Mikaelin 'Blue' Bluespruce Mikaelin 'Blue' Bluespruce is an American, New York City based mix engineer and record producer. He has worked with notable artists of many different genres including: Solange Knowles, Nas, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Skepta, Dev Hynes, Marsha Ambrosius, A ...
– album engineer (Lounge Studios, NYC) * Rommel Nino Villanueva – additional engineering ("Locked in Closets", "Don't Let Me Down" and "Bad Girls") * Chris Taylor – additional mixing ("Losing You") *
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– additional mixing ("Losing You" and "Bad Girls") *
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– album mastering (Lounge Studios, NYC)


Charts


See also

* Solange discography


References


External links

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