The Truth (Aaron Hall album)
The Truth | ||||
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Studio album by Aaron Hall | ||||
Released | September 28, 1993 | |||
Recorded | 1991-1993 | |||
Genre | Contemporary R&B, new jack swing, soul, quiet storm | |||
Length | 62:32 | |||
Label | Silas Records/MCA | |||
Producer |
Aaron Hall, Gregory Cauthen Hank Shocklee, Gary G-Wiz | |||
Aaron Hall chronology | ||||
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Singles from The Truth | ||||
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Allmusic | [1] |
The Truth is the debut solo album by American R&B singer Aaron Hall, former lead singer of Guy. The album reached #7 on Billboard's Top R&B Albums, #47 on the Billboards 200, and scored five hit singles: "Don't Be Afraid", "Get a Little Freaky with Me", "Let's Make Love", "I Miss You" and "When You Need Me".
"I Miss You" was the biggest pop hit from the album, peaking at #14 on Billboards Hot 100 and Don't Be Afraid peaked #1 on Billboards Top R&B Songs chart, a number-one hit for two consecutive weeks.
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Prologue" | 0:11 | ||
2. | "Do Anything" | Aaron Hall | Vassal Benford | 6:22 |
3. | "Open Up" | Aaron Hall | Gary G-Wiz, Hank Shocklee | 4:24 |
4. | "Get A Little Freaky With Me" | Aaron Hall, Bootsy Collins, George Clinton, Glenn Goins | Aaron Hall, Laney Stewart | 4:10 |
5. | "Pick Up The Phone" | A. Hall, B. Collins, G. Clinton, G. Goins | L. Stewart | 4:17 |
6. | "Don't Be Afraid (Jazz You Up Version)" | Aaron Hall | Gary G-Wiz, H. Shocklee, Christopher Stewart | 5:22 |
7. | "Until I Found You" | Aaron Hall | V. Benford, A. Hall | 6:13 |
8. | "You Keep Me Crying" | Aaron Hall | V. Benford, A. Hall | 2:11 |
9. | "Don't Be Afraid (Interlude)" | 0:52 | ||
10. | "Don't Be Afraid (Sex You Down Some Mo')" | Aaron Hall | A. Hall, V. Benford, Gary G-Wiz, H. Shocklee | 4:32 |
11. | "Let's Make Love" | Aaron Hall | A. Hall, L. Stewart | 6:30 |
12. | "When You Need Me" | Aaron Hall | V. Benford | 5:51 |
13. | "I Miss You" | Aaron Hall | Gregory Cauthen | 6:21 |
14. | "Until the End of Time" | Aaron Hall | A. Hall, V. Benford | 4:46 |
15. | "Epilogue" | 0:30 |
Notes
- Tracks 4 and 5 contain sample from "Four Play" (George Clinton Jr./Glenn Goins/Bootsy Collins) Bridgeport Music Inc. (BMI)/Rubber Band Music, Inc. (BMI) used by permission. Courtesy of Warner Special Products
Credits
- Coordinator [Production] – Felicia Newsome (tracks: 3)
- Executive-Producer – Louis Silas Jr.
- Mastered By – Herb Powers
- Mixed By – Craig Burbidge (tracks: 13), Jean-Marie Horvat (tracks: 4-7, 11), Kevin Thomas (tracks: 3), Louil Silas, Jr.* (tracks: 2), Vassal Benford (tracks: 2), Victor Flores (tracks: 2, 8, 10, 12, 14)
- Mixed By [Assistant] – David Betancourt (tracks: 4, 5, 7, 11), David Brooks (10) (tracks: 4, 5, 7, 11), Elliot Anders (tracks: 4, 5, 7, 11), Gregg Barrett (tracks: 13), Ray Silva (tracks: 13), Richard Horniblow (tracks: 3), Rolly Ladd (tracks: 2), Willie Will (tracks: 12)
- Production Manager – Judi A. Acosta
- Recorded By – Anthony "A.J." Jeffries (tracks: 13), Dave Reitazas (tracks: 10), Jean-Marie Horvat (tracks: 4-7, 11), Kevin Davis (tracks: 4, 5, 7, 11), Kevin Thomas (tracks: 3), Kuk (tracks: 4, 5, 7, 11), Laney Stewart (tracks: 4, 5, 7, 11), Victor Flores (tracks: 2, 8, 12, 14)
- Recorded By [Assistant] – Paul Scalera (tracks: 4, 5, 7, 11), Recorded By [Vocals] – Scott Ralston (tracks: 3)
Tracklist & credits[2]
Charts
Chart (1993) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard 200[3] | 47 |
U.S. Billboard Top Black Albums[4] | 7 |
Singles
Year | Title | Hot 100 | US R&B[5] |
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1993 | "Get A Little Freaky With Me" | - | 48 |
1994 | "When You Need Me" | - | 30 |
"Let's Make Love" | - | 36 | |
"I Miss You" | 14 | 2 |
References
External links
- Albums by Aaron Hall at FM Music
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