I can truly appreciate your introspective side because a lot of artists today lack that kind of foresight.
I just really wanted to encourage my loved ones and people I’ve never met to have a conversation with themselves about, “Are you happy?” and “What is happiness?” and “Does it involve the validation of an outside party or is it something that’s truly inside of you at all times?” I’m happy I did it because I got a really great response and not just success in sales and stuff like that but more importantly, in the people who were listening to it.
I realized there’s so much in life that I can’t change and I don’t really have control over. Let them know why I was gone, what I’ve been going through, why I felt this was important to talk about now. Also, the fact that I had been away for so long, the only right move that I can imagine is to become completely introspective and have a conversation with the fans. That, multiplied with the fact that I changed my diet years ago and I just started to gain a new appreciation for every day that I was given. However, with so much news about murder, hate crimes, close relatives suffering through depression, that leads me to assess my own mental health. I don’t think I’ve ever hit rock bottom, to be quite honest with you. At what point do you remember hitting rock bottom, and at what point do you remember digging yourself out of that hole that you were in? You highlighted so many struggles in your life. I thought it was so dope when you came back with the “Tru” record, man. I think that’s truest to life.”īillboard spoke with Lloyd about his comeback album Tru, the meaning behind his album cover, feeling liberated, what his hometowns of New Orleans and Atlanta taught him during his hiatus, and the 10-year anniversary of Lessons of Love. I talk about overcoming depression and insecurities and anxiety. “I talk about the birth of my son, my firstborn. “ I talk about where I’m at right now,” he says. Now, with a reinvigorated spirit, the southern crooner is ready to resume his career. went awry, his last official studio album - which was his 2008 release Lessons in Love - tanked, and then, his mental health slowly deteriorated. In hopes of recharging, Lloyd pressed pause on his burgeoning career to make alterations to his lifestyle. First, his relationship with his then-label Murder Inc. Lloyd had listeners entranced with his silky, R&B-inflected records like “Southside” and “You” in the early 2000s, but the singer began losing touch with himself shortly after the release of his titillating sophomore album Street Love. As Lloyd shared this special track, he seemed to get slightly teary eye as he rejoiced the feeling with some of his fans.Four-Play: Kendrick Lamar, Rick Ross, Lloyd, & Keyshia Cole He dedicated “Lil Sis” to his younger sister passing away. Lloyd spoke about the meaning behind each song, especially one of the last songs on the album. In this album, he truly focuses on the importance of family and wants to give his fans a true summary of his life today. He’s always been consistent with his sound since 2004, giving us hit after hit. Photographed by: Ryan Jefferson newest album was a masterpiece from start to finish. Lloyd had his producer, Jasper in VIP and even Big Krit came out to show his appreciation for the R&B singer. He gave major shout outs to his collaborators and producers who worked with side by side to get this project out. He brought some real humble and genuine energy to all his fans that showed him love that night. As soon as the event started up, the line for Lloyd’s listening party began to form. The event began at 8pm and went on until a little after 10pm.
Lloyd’s “ Tru” listening party was located at a lounge called Boogalou Atlanta. The album exposes a more vulnerable and mature side of Lloyd where he touches up on subjects such as family, his sister passing away and fatherhood.
On Friday, August 31st, he completed his official tracklist and solidified the 11 tracks with also another guest appearances by Curren$y. Tru was initially pitched as a 5-song EP on December 5th, 2016 including features from Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, and 2 Chainz. Lloyd celebrated the release of his album, Tru at Boogalou Atlanta. New Orleans born, but Atlanta raised R&B singer, Lloyd blessed us with such a pleasant surprise, bringing us back into the groove with his latest album release “ Tru” on Friday, August 31st.
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