The Truth is the debut album by rapper Beanie Sigel. Originally scheduled for a Fall 1999 release, it was delayed to a February 8, 2000 release. The album was ultimately released on February 29, 2000, to critical and commercial success. The Truth sold 155,000 copies in its first week released.[9] It debuted and peaked at number 5 on the US Billboard 200 and had one charting single, "Anything" by Jay-Z. Beanie Sigel and his debut album were intensely hyped up after "a few dazzling collaborations" according to Matt Conaway of AllMusic and Conaway says that it "is the culmination of that promise".[10]
| The Truth | ||||
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| Released | February 29, 2000 | |||
| Recorded | 1999 | |||
| Genre | East Coast hip hop | |||
| Length | 56:51 | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Los Angeles Times | [2] |
| NME | 8/10[3] |
| Q | [3] |
| Pitchfork | 7.8/10[4] |
| RapReviews | 6.0/10[5] |
| Robert Christgau |  [6] |
| Rolling Stone | [7] |
| The Source |  [8] |
This album is known for being the first Roc-A-Fella release to introduce Just Blaze and Kanye West, both who would later become primary producers for artists in the label. Music videos were filmed for "The Truth" and "Remember Them Days".
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Producer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Truth" | Kanye West | 4:09 |
| 2. | "Who Want What" (featuring Memphis Bleek) | Just Blaze | 4:15 |
| 3. | "Raw & Uncut" (featuring Jay-Z) | Bink | 3:37 |
| 4. | "Mac Man" | Robert 'Shim' Kirkland | 4:09 |
| 5. | "Playa" (featuring Amil and Jay-Z) | T-Mix | 3:26 |
| 6. | "Everybody Wanna Be a Star" | Bernard "Big Demi" Parker | 4:03 |
| 7. | "Remember Them Days" (featuring Eve) | Lofey | 3:55 |
| 8. | "Stop, Chill" | Rockwilder | 3:27 |
| 9. | "Mac & Brad" (featuring Scarface) | J-5 | 5:06 |
| 10. | "What a Thug About" | Buckwild | 3:59 |
| 11. | "What Ya Life Like" | Robert 'Shim' Kirkland | 4:35 |
| 12. | "Ride 4 My" | Bink | 4:15 |
| 13. | "Die" | Daven "Prestige" Vanderpool | 3:10 |
| 14. | "Anything" (performed by Jay-Z) | P. Skam, Sam Sneed | 4:48 |
Charts edit
Weekly charts edit
| Chart (2000) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[11] | 5 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[12] | 2 |
Year-end charts edit
| Chart (2000) | Position |
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| US Billboard 200[13] | 178 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[14] | 40 |
Singles edit
| Year | Song | Chart positions | |
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| US R&B/Hip-Hop [15] |
US Rap [16] | ||
| 2000 | "The Truth" | 81 | 23 |
| "Remember Them Days" | 69 | 33 | |
References edit
- ^ Conaway, Matt. "Beanie Sigel – The Truth Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ Baker, Soren (March 3, 2000). "Sigel Emerges From Jay-Z's Shadow". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ a b "Music: The Truth!!! (Explicit) (CD) by Beanie Sigel (Artist)". Archived from the original on June 4, 2009. Retrieved May 7, 2023 – via Tower Records.
- ^ Greene, Jayson (May 7, 2023). "Beanie Sigel: The Truth Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (March 7, 2000). "Beanie Sigel :: The Truth :: Roc-a-Fella". RapReviews. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ Christgau, Robert. "Robert Christgau: CG: Beanie Sigel". RobertChristgau.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ Marriott, Rob (March 30, 2000). "Beanie Sigel: The Truth : Music Reviews". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on October 11, 2007. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ "Beanie Sigel – The Truth!!! (Edited)". The Source. Archived from the original on April 30, 2005. Retrieved May 7, 2023 – via Newbury Comics.
- ^ "Bone Thugs, Pumpkin, Beanie Debut Hits Chart; Santana Still On Top". Retrieved February 15, 2019.
- ^ The Truth at AllMusic
- ^ "Beanie Sigel Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
- ^ "Beanie Sigel Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
- ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2000". Billboard. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2000". Billboard. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
- ^ "Beanie Sigel Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ "Beanie Sigel Chart History: Hot Rap Songs". Billboard. Retrieved May 7, 2023.