True
Solange Knowles · 2012
27 min · 7 tracks · hip-hop · R&B · soul
A vibrant blend of dance-pop and soul that captures the complexities of love and self-identity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, immersive listening sessions
- steady progression with resolution
- reflective moments of self-discovery
- vibrant and engaging atmosphere
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Solange as a significant voice in contemporary R&B.
- Themes
- relationship frustrations· introspective longing
- Career context
- Released on November 27, 2012, 'True' marked Solange's transition from her earlier pop roots to a more experimental sound. This EP followed her 2008 album 'Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams', showcasing her artistic evolution during a period of growing independence from her family's musical legacy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Janelle Monáe· Erykah Badu· SZA
- If this clicks, go next to
- A Seat at the Table — Continues themes of identity and empowerment with a more introspective sound.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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The Electric Lady by Janelle Monáe — Merges funk and soul with introspective themes of identity and love, creating a vibrant sonic landscape.Channel Orange by Frank Ocean — Explores complex relationships and self-discovery through lush production and emotionally charged lyrics.New Amerykah Part Two by Erykah Badu — Shares a soulful exploration of love and personal growth, layered with rich, experimental soundscapes.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Losing You".
- 1 Losing You Start here 4:20
- 2 Some Things Never Seem to Fucking Work 4:57
- 3 Locked in Closets 3:22
- 4 Lovers in the Parking Lot 4:22
- 5 Don't Let Me Down 4:13
- 6 Looks Good With Trouble 1:30
- 7 Bad Girls (Verdine version) 5:10
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in Solange Knowles's catalog. Established Solange as a significant voice in contemporary R&B.
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