The Truth (TRU album)

The Truth is the debut studio album by American hip hop group TRU, released in 1995 on No Limit Records. TRU, at the time, consisted of Master P, Silkk the Shocker, and C-Murder. The album is notable as an early release from No Limit Records, preceding Master P's wider commercial success and establishing the label's signature sound.

The album's lyrical content focuses primarily on street life, violence, and the experiences of the group members in their New Orleans neighborhood. Production is handled by Beats By the Pound, the in-house production team for No Limit Records, and features a raw, minimalist sound characterized by heavy bass, simple drum patterns, and dark, ominous melodies, a style that would become synonymous with the label's early releases.

The Truth did not achieve significant mainstream success upon its initial release, but it is considered an important foundational work in the No Limit Records discography. It helped to build the label's fanbase and set the stage for the subsequent commercial breakthroughs of Master P, Silkk the Shocker, and other artists on the label roster. The album contributed to the rise of Southern hip hop and the distinctive sound of the No Limit Records era.