After signing to Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment label, Truth Hurts first appeared on Busta Rhymes' 2001 hit single "Break Ya Neck" as a background vocalist. For her first solo LP Truthfully Speaking, issued on Aftermath in 2002, she enlisted the production talents of Dr. Dre, Timbaland, Hi-Tek, and DJ Quik. Her debut single, "Addictive," was a Top 10 hit in the United States, and featured a verse from hip hop artist, Rakim.
The song, produced by DJ Quik, utilized an uncleared sample of "Thoda Resham Lagta Hai" by Hindi artist Lata Mangeshkar. The copyright holders sued Aftermath and parent company Interscope Records for $500 million dollars, and issued an injunction against further sales or performances of the record. A judge later ruled that the album was not to be sold with out being stickered with proper credits for Mangeshkar.
In summer of 2002, Truth Hurts secured a high profile spot on the Smokin' Grooves tour with Lauryn Hill, Outkast, Cee-Lo, The Roots, Jurassic 5, and Erykah Badu.[3] However, following the buzz on "Addictive", Truth Hurts became relatively obscure, only contributing guest vocals to "The Watcher 2" on Jay-Z's Blueprint 2 album and "What" on Eve's Eve-Olution. To date, she remains as a one-hit wonder in both America and the UK. "Addictive" was followed up by a song called "The Truth" featuring R. Kelly on the chorus. The song underpeformed on American radio and video outlets. This was likely due in part to the firestorm of negative press Kelly received over sex crime allegations that hit media outlets shortly before the single's release.
Truth Hurts returned in 2004 with her second album, Ready Now, on Raphael Saadiq's independent Pookie Entertainment label. Its first single, "Ready Now", was released in the summer of 2004 without much fanfare, but being critically acclaimed due to its high quality, mainly because of the work of legendary Raphael Saadiq, who executively produced the album and produced most of the songs in it. Some sources state that a Georgia based record company is looking for Truth Hurts for a possible spot on a movie soundtrack. Dream Leader Ent CEO Carlton Richard has stated that he has been a long time fan of hers and would like to know if she would be interested in being on the soundtrack. No word yet on if and when this project will be available.
ALBUMS
Truthfully Speaking
* Released: June 25, 2002
* Chart Positions: #5 Billboard [5]
* Singles: Addictive, The Truth
Ready Now
* Released: June 01, 2004
* Chart Positions: #173 Billboard [6]
* Singles: Ready Now
SINGLES
* 2002: "Addictive" (featuring Rakim) (U.S. #9, R&B #2)
* 2002: "The Truth" (featuring R. Kelly) (R&B #47)
* 2002: "I'm Not Really Lookin' (featuring DJ Quik)
* 2004: "Ready Now"
The truth
Truth Hurts Lyrics
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(truth)
Now see I try to keep the peace
But your lies is killin me
Your ass is in these streets
Wit dem bogus late night creeps
You said you were wit your boyz
Go ahead with the bull shit
'cause I ain't none of these bitches
The truth has come to get ya
Pain is about tuh split ya
You done put your hands on me
And dre's about tuh get witcha
I done messed around and spotted you like you wuz famous
Now you got that dumb look on you're face like wut you're name is?
Nigga I know wut you're game is
You done lied to me so much its painless
Boy you took mommies seed for granted
Now you're cheatin ass is about to be stranded
(chorus)
'cause most of ya'll niggas can't deal wit da TRUTH
Hatin when you're woman starts hittin ya wit da TRUTH
Try tuh turn it all around when you know its da TRUTH
And you always runnin away from the TRUTH
You lied til you make urself think its the TRUTH
Undress the lie tell me wut you got TRUTH
Shoulda been up frount and jus told the TRUTH
But instead you wanna go and try to hide the TRUTH
(truth)
Now see time and time again
You gotten away with murder
If da bitch hauls here again
See ima have tuh hurt her
Boy that you roll with
He be hittin on me
You so busy partyin
You're 2 damn blind 2 see
You don't think that I know the scheme
You're messin with the intelligence of a wise ghetto queen
Boy there ain't much you can get past me
I gon leave you're ass cryin take it from me
(chorus)
(r.kelly)
Mommy listen up you got me confused
Told you I was out smokin with my dudes
Then we pop kris right after we hit da swiss
And later that night shortie you won't believe dis shyt
There was a knock at the door now check it I'm bout tuh hip ya
Door opens wide about 10 or 11 strppers
First thing I did was go into a room 2 pick up
A phone to call you but no said the liqour
Now I got the hiccups
Boys jus like a stick up
Now I come up off in here to hear you're ass bicker
And after all that wut even makes the shyt the worse
Even tho I'm wrong I admit the truth hurts
(chorus 2x)
In Truth Hurts's song "The Truth," the lyrics depict a woman who is fed up with her partner's lies and infidelity. She calls him out for his dishonesty, even though he tries to make excuses and turn the situation around. The chorus emphasizes the importance of facing the truth, even though it may be uncomfortable or painful. The lyrics convey a message about the importance of honesty and the consequences of deceit in relationships.
The collaboration with R. Kelly adds an interesting twist to the song, as he jumps in with his own confessions and attempts to explain his actions. The use of their vocal harmonies creates a powerful and emotional tone. The song is ultimately an anthem for anyone who has been lied to and encourages them to stand up for themselves and demand the truth.
Line by Line Meaning
Now see I try to keep the peace
I attempt to avoid conflict
But your lies is killin me
Your dishonesty is deeply affecting me
Your ass is in these streets
You spend time outside of our relationship
Wit dem bogus late night creeps
Spending time with suspicious people at night
You said you were wit your boyz
You claimed to be with your friends
And then you try 2 switch it
You attempt to change your story
Go ahead with the bull shit
Continue with your lies
'cause I ain't none of these bitches
I will not tolerate being disrespected
The truth has come to get ya
Confronting you with the truth
Pain is about tuh split ya
Your response to the truth will be hurtful
You done put your hands on me
You have been physically abusive towards me
And dre's about tuh get witcha
I will seek retribution with the help of Dre
I done messed around and spotted you like you wuz famous
I have discovered your wrongdoing
Now you got that dumb look on you're face like wut you're name is?
You are acting clueless when confronted with the truth
Nigga I know wut you're game is
I am aware of your deceitful tactics
You done lied to me so much its painless
Your lying has lost its ability to hurt me
Boy you took mommies seed for granted
You have mistreated and taken advantage of me
Now you're cheatin ass is about to be stranded
You will be left alone due to your infidelity
'cause most of ya'll niggas can't deal wit da TRUTH
Many men cannot handle confrontations with the truth
Hatin when you're woman starts hittin ya wit da TRUTH
Men dislike when women confront them with the truth
Try tuh turn it all around when you know its da TRUTH
You attempt to spin the truth in your favor
And you always runnin away from the TRUTH
You avoid facing the truth
You lied til you make urself think its the TRUTH
You have convinced yourself that your lies are true
Undress the lie tell me wut you got TRUTH
Admit the truth and tell me what really happened
Shoulda been up frount and jus told the TRUTH
You should have been honest from the beginning
But instead you wanna go and try to hide the TRUTH
You choose to conceal the truth
Now see time and time again
Repeatedly
You gotten away with murder
You have previously avoided consequences for your actions
If da bitch hauls here again
If the other woman comes back to confront us again
See ima have tuh hurt her
I will defend myself and confront her
Boy that you roll with
Your friend
He be hittin on me
He makes unwanted romantic advances towards me
You so busy partyin
You are preoccupied with socializing
You're 2 damn blind 2 see
You are oblivious to my experience of your actions
You don't think that I know the scheme
You do not believe that I am aware of your deceitful plan
You're messin with the intelligence of a wise ghetto queen
You are underestimating my intelligence
Boy there ain't much you can get past me
You cannot successfully deceive me
I gon leave you're ass cryin take it from me
I will leave you in emotional pain
Mommy listen up you got me confused
I am misunderstanding you
Told you I was out smokin with my dudes
I said I was spending time with my friends
Then we pop kris right after we hit da swiss
We used drugs after smoking marijuana
And later that night shortie you won't believe dis shyt
Later that night you will not believe what happened
There was a knock at the door now check it I'm bout tuh hip ya
Someone came to the door and I will tell you about it
Door opens wide about 10 or 11 strppers
Several strippers enter the room
First thing I did was go into a room 2 pick up
I went into another room to retrieve something
A phone to call you but no said the liqour
I was unable to make a phone call due to my drunkenness
Now I got the hiccups
I am experiencing a physical symptom of my drunkness
Boys jus like a stick up
This situation is stressful and overwhelming
Now I come up off in here to hear you're ass bicker
I entered this situation to hear you argue
And after all that wut even makes the shyt the worse
The situation is even worse than before
Even tho I'm wrong I admit the truth hurts
Despite my wrongdoing, I acknowledge the pain that comes with the truth
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mcdime7565
She was truly underrated, they didn't get behind her enough that's obvious and she's a natural beauty yessss
@19McGahee82
Agreed!
@sebastianoflament9012
Yes she's so damn good and sexy as hell
@regnalitystyles5518
MC Dime idk who did or did not do what, This Lady Is FRESH TO DEATH.... WITH THE REG'NALITY OF A GREATER NEW WAY
@MMMOfficialVideos
Whoever wrote this is very bold
@tonyaharrod9987
I agree that, she didn't get the recognition for her talent""it was the color of her skin " if anyone noticed " she went back & did another video of her song Additive " she bleached her skinned " . Her voice is amazing " I absolutely agree they didn't stand by her..I remember the 1st time hearing Additive " I took a liking in it" & when some1 told me that's the girl who played on the Wash " playing Snoop Dogg girlfriend " you, never know a person talent " no shade " just my opinion " the acting wasn't good ". What I'm not understanding is why are people today" Bleaching their skin " ๐ค especially after the dark skin girls stated they got bullied " by the light skinned girls " so why would anyone what's too look like the people"" they said, bullied them ? But she's has talent.
@VenStarrr
This whole album was a seriously slept on R&B classic!! Idek how the CD ended up in my household to begin with, but it was the best discovery of the 00's!
@victorchapa2853
finally on Spotify too. excellent album from beginning to end!!! a shame she doesnโt have more videosโฆ
@j.c.n9718
Need to look it up now, only heard the two singles back in the day.
@toakasi6425
Indeed in the early 00s this is when Rnb was still crisp after 2011 the sound changed forever I miss this soulful music ๐ถ