True
Solange's 2012 EP "True" is a pivotal release, showcasing her distinct blend of introspective R&B, minimalist electronic production, and ethereal vocals. It's a collection of shimmering, emotionally r
November 27, 2012 · Terrible Records (2)
Solange's 2012 EP "True" is a pivotal release, showcasing her distinct blend of introspective R&B, minimalist electronic production, and ethereal vocals. It's a collection of shimmering, emotionally r
November 27, 2012 · Terrible Records (2)
"True" is the sound of an artist finding her voice, crafting an intimate, shimmering world of synth-driven R&B. It feels like a late-night conversation with yourself, bathed in the glow of city lights, full of quiet contemplation and subtle grooves. This EP is essential for anyone seeking sophisticated, emotionally intelligent R&B that prioritizes atmosphere and nuanced vocal performance over bombast. Own it for its pioneering spirit, its impeccable production, and its ability to transform a mundane moment into something deeply reflective and cool.
“The record never builds to a huge chorus; instead, its hooks bubble up quietly and quickly, then dissipate as the songs return to their downbeat simmer”Read review
“In the past, Solange dabbled with genres and moods like finger-paints; with True, she’s made some bold, inventive brushstrokes”Read review
“The songs have a diaphanous new wave via synth funk sound that is much closer to Little Dragon than the Dap-Kings”Read review
“An EP stocked with promising parts slightly dashed by a burgeoning identity crisis”Read review
“The best work of her young career and one of most irresistible pop records of 2012”Read review
“Friends, meet Solange Knowles, Beyoncé’s sister and the definition of pop perfection”Read review
How does True sound next to the rest of Solange's catalogue?
The production is built around digital clarity than this artist usually allows.
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