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1993 studio album by Aaron Hall
The Truth
Studio album by Aaron Hall
ReleasedSeptember 28, 1993 (1993-09-28)
Recorded1991–1993
Genre
Length62:32
LabelSilas/MCA
Producer
  • Aaron Hall
  • Gregory Cauthen
  • Hank Shocklee
  • Gary G-Wiz
Aaron Hall chronology
The Truth
(1993) 		Inside of You
(1998)
Singles from The Truth
  1. "Don't Be Afraid"
    Released: March 31, 1992
  2. "I Miss You"
    Released: September 29, 1993
  3. "Get a Little Freaky With Me"
    Released: October 28, 1993
  4. "When You Need Me"
    Released: February 22, 1994
  5. "Let's Make Love"
    Released: November 5, 1994
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic

The Truth is the debut solo album by American R&B singer Aaron Hall, 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.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Prologue"  0:11
2."Do Anything"Aaron HallVassal Benford6:22
3."Open Up"Aaron HallGary G-Wiz, Hank Shocklee4:24
4."Get a Little Freaky with Me"Aaron Hall, Bootsy Collins, George Clinton, Glenn GoinsAaron Hall, Laney Stewart4:10
5."Pick Up the Phone"A. Hall, B. Collins, G. Clinton, G. GoinsL. Stewart4:17
6."Don't Be Afraid (Jazz You Up Version)"Aaron HallGary G-Wiz, H. Shocklee, Christopher Stewart5:22
7."Until I Found You"Aaron HallV. Benford, A. Hall6:13
8."You Keep Me Crying"Aaron HallV. Benford, A. Hall2:11
9."Don't Be Afraid (Interlude)"  0:52
10."Don't Be Afraid (Sex You Down Some Mo')"Aaron HallA. Hall, V. Benford, Gary G-Wiz, H. Shocklee4:32
11."Let's Make Love"Aaron HallA. Hall, L. Stewart6:30
12."When You Need Me"Aaron HallV. Benford5:51
13."I Miss You"Aaron HallGregory Cauthen6:21
14."Until the End of Time"Aaron HallA. Hall, V. Benford4:46
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 – 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 – 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 – Paul Scalera (tracks: 4, 5, 7, 11), Recorded by – Scott Ralston (tracks: 3)

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1993) Peak
position
US Billboard 200 47
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 7

Year-end charts

Chart (1994) Position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 21

Singles

Year Title Hot 100 US
R&B
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

  1. AllMusic review
  2. Gregory, Hugh (1995). Soul Music A-Z. Da Capo Press. p. 254.
  3. "Aaron Hall Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  4. "Aaron Hall Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  5. "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1994". Billboard. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  6. Aaron Hall Billboard Singles chart history.

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