He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 3, 1986, to Robin Polite and Lloyd Polite Sr. His father died when he was at the age of two, and he moved with his mother and older sister Brandy to Atlanta, Georgia.
Lloyd was discovered by Joyce Irby in 1996 and at the age of 14 was in the pre-teen group N-Toon, alongside younger brother Chuckie. The group won Nickelodeon's cancelled show Double Dare 2000 against No Authority, and the group was signed to DreamWorks Records. Although two singles were released ("Ready" and "Shoulda Been My Girl"), their debut album Toon Time went unnoticed due to a lack of promotion from the label. The group eventually disbanded, and Lloyd began shopping around for a solo deal. He was soon signed to MCA Records with his first single to be "Young Girl". Unfortunately, as MCA Records dissolved into its parent company, Geffen Records, many of the artists on its roster were let go, including Lloyd. However, using "Young Girl" as a demo, he landed a new recording contract with Irv Gotti at The Inc./Def Jam Records.
"Southside", a duet with label mate Ashanti, became Lloyd's debut single and an R&B hit. The video was number one on BET's 106 & Park, where Lloyd and Ashanti performed the song live. The follow-up single was "Hey Young Girl", which wasn't as successful as "Southside". His childhood friend Ciara was in the video, and he is in the video of her hit "1, 2 Step". Both singles appeared on his 2004 debut album, titled Southside, which performed relatively poorly. A third single was never announced. After that, Lloyd appeared singing hooks on singles for label mate Ja Rule on "Caught Up" as well as on rapper Tango Redd's "Let's Cheat". He also made an appearance in R&B singer Sammie's video "You Should Be My Girl".
In 2006, a newly-recorded track titled "You" surfaced, featuring Lil Wayne (an alternate version featured Tango Redd). The single gained airplay on BET Late and it was #1 on 106 & Park. Lloyd's second studio album, titled Street Love, was released on March 13, 2007. The second single "Get It Shawty" was also very successful, reaching the top twenty on the pop charts. By the time the third single "Player's Prayer" was released, interest in the album had diminished. and with lack of promotion the song proved to be unsuccessful.
Lloyd's third album Lessons in Love was released in August 2008. The song "How We Do It (Around My Way)" was promoted as a single in early 2008, but only appeared on select versions of the album. "Girls Around the World" was the next single, another collaboration with Lil Wayne.
Lloyd has made guest appearances on television shows, most notably on the hit show One On One, an episode of Wild 'N Out on June 21, 2007 and on a show called Gotti's Way on VH-1. In an interview Lloyd indicated that he has about twenty tattoos, which include a picture of his father, the logo of his company Young Goldie Music and a "rebel baby angel".
2. Lloyd was a Christian modern rock/pop group who blended vocals with acoustic and electric guitars. Lloyd was formed when two original members of the rock/funk/pop group "Imagine This" teamed up with a new guitarist (who also was with I.T. for a time) and bassist to form Lloyd. The name change is necessary as Lloyd strays quite a distance from the Imagine This.
Tru
Lloyd Lyrics
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But in life there's always a chance to grow
From the struggle, from the pain, from the realness
Here's my story, Lloyd
Hey world, yeah, I know it's been a while
Thought I'd come around to let you know what's up now
No album lately so my mind is kinda up, down
Disappeared from the scene and left my old team
Had to find a new approach to an old dream
And it's not to take a shot at my old team
I just want you to see
This is me so please accept me for who I am
And please accept me for what I do
I'm just doing everything that I can
'Cause all I wanna be is true
So please accept me for who I am
And please accept me for what I do
'Cause there's no me without you
And all I wanna be is true (alright)
And all I wanna be is true
Apologies if I ever let you down
But so much shit done happen that it's hard to talk about
So many lawsuits that my lawyer said, "Don't talk about it"
Just had to breathe, keep it cool 'til I can walk up out it
Came home helped my sister raise a child
Kinda hurt me 'cause I could of had my own now
I lost my baby, damn, it's really hitting home now
I just had to learn
This is me so please accept me for who I am
And please accept me for what I do
I'm just doing everything that I can (I can)
'Cause all I wanna be is true
So please accept me for who I am (who I am)
And please accept me for what I do (I do)
'Cause there's no me without you
And all I wanna be is true (alright, alright)
And all I wanna be is true
I look up to the sky, Lord why do I cry
When no one is looking, is the blame for this pain
Even caused by the shame of this fame I've been given
My pride don't cause me to hide my true feelings
'Cause I can only be real (hey)
'Cause I can only be real, oh
And now this is me so please accept me for who I am
And please accept me for what I do, do, do
I'm just doing everything that I can (I can)
'Cause all I wanna be is true
So please accept me for who I am (who I am)
And please accept me for what I do
'Cause there's no me without you
And all I wanna be is true (alright, alright)
And all I wanna be is true (alright)
And all I wanna be is true
And all I wanna be is true (alright)
And all I wanna be is true
The song Tru by Lloyd is a ballad about resilience, the struggles of fame, loss, and staying true to oneself in the face of adversity. The lyrics speak of Lloyd’s personal story, where he talks about losing everything, from his friends to his loved ones. But in life, he says, there is always a chance to grow and learn from one’s struggles and pain. He feels sorry for having disappeared from the scene and leaving his old team but had to find a new approach to his dreams. His aim was not to take shots at his past but to show who he really is and to be accepted for what he does.
The chorus of the song depicts the singer's plea to be accepted for who he is and what he does, for there is no him without them. He talks about the emotional and legal battles he has gone through that have caused him pain and made him withdraw from the music scene. Lloyd had lost his baby, which hits him hard. He reflects on his experiences and looks to the sky asking why he cries, and if the shame of fame causes this pain. He emphasizes that he can only be real and urges listeners to accept him as he is.
The song Tru has deep meaning and personal notes from Lloyd’s life experiences. It's a powerful song that talks about the different dynamics of life and the perception of the public. Lloyd exposes his vulnerability in the song and highlights the importance of staying true to oneself amidst hardship.
Line by Line Meaning
I lost it all, my friends, my loved ones
I have experienced a significant loss of people that I care about.
But in life there's always a chance to grow
Despite the loss, there is still an opportunity for personal growth.
From the struggle, from the pain, from the realness
Growth can come from difficult experiences and confronting reality.
Here's my story, Lloyd
This is my personal story, as told by Lloyd.
Hey world, yeah, I know it's been a while
It has been some time since I have been in the public eye.
Thought I'd come around to let you know what's up now
I wanted to update everyone on what has been going on with me.
No album lately so my mind is kinda up, down
Due to not having released any new music recently, my mental state has been fluctuating.
I still been taking care of my mama and them somehow
Despite everything, I have still been able to provide for my family.
Disappeared from the scene and left my old team
I have distanced myself from my former associates and collaborators.
Had to find a new approach to an old dream
I needed to change my approach to my goals, but not give up on them completely.
And it's not to take a shot at my old team
I am not criticizing my former team.
I just want you to see
I want people to understand where I am coming from.
This is me so please accept me for who I am
I am being authentic and want to be accepted for who I really am.
And please accept me for what I do
I hope people can appreciate and value my work.
I'm just doing everything that I can
I am doing my best.
'Cause all I wanna be is true
I want to remain truthful and genuine to myself and others.
Apologies if I ever let you down
I am sorry if I have disappointed anyone in the past.
But so much shit done happen that it's hard to talk about
Many difficult situations have occurred that are hard to discuss.
So many lawsuits that my lawyer said, 'Don't talk about it'
Legal issues prevent me from discussing certain topics.
Just had to breathe, keep it cool 'til I can walk up out it
I needed to take a step back and remain calm until I can move on from these issues.
Came home helped my sister raise a child
I have been there for my sibling and their child, providing support and help.
Kinda hurt me 'cause I could of had my own now
It is painful to think about the fact that I could have had my own child at this point in my life.
I lost my baby, damn, it's really hitting home now
The loss of my child is now deeply affecting me.
I just had to learn
I have had to learn from my experiences and adapt.
I look up to the sky, Lord why do I cry
I am questioning why I am feeling emotional and seeking guidance.
When no one is looking, is the blame for this pain
I am wondering if I am to blame for my own pain.
Even caused by the shame of this fame I've been given
Perhaps my fame and the attention it brings has contributed to my emotions.
My pride don't cause me to hide my true feelings
Despite potential embarrassment or shame, I am being honest about my feelings.
'Cause I can only be real (hey)
I am being genuine and authentic.
And now this is me so please accept me for who I am
I am still being my true self, and hope people can accept that.
And please accept me for what I do, do, do
I hope people can appreciate and value my work even if it has changed.
'Cause all I wanna be is true
I remain committed to being genuine and truthful to myself and others.
And all I wanna be is true
I want to remain true to myself and my values.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kenneth Bartolomei, Kevin Briggs, Lloyd Polite, Kevin Dean Crowe, Erik Reyes Ortiz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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