Trae Tha Truth Gets Vulnerable On His Project "Exhale"

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The rapper flies solo on this one.

When he's not giving back and helping students in his community, Trae Tha Truth is in the studio working on new music. On Friday, the rapper dropped off his 11th studio album with Exhale. Trae's latest effort gives listeners insight into his thought processes and what issues plague him as a man, artist, and father.

Trae's most important role in life is fatherhood, something that he recently shared helped shape his creative process when crafting Exhale. His track "Letter 2 Truth" is an outpouring of emotion to his daughter as the emcee relieves himself of the often tough rap persona exterior and shares his vulnerability with fans.

“It makes me go harder, and it gives me a new set of wings,” he told DJ Booth about how being a father has changed him as an artist. “When you a fighter, and you feel like you about to tap out, it rejuvenates you.” 

Tracklist

1. Exhale
2. Not in the Mood
3. Same Ol Love
4. How It Go
5. Even Tho Its Hard
6. Run Away
7. I Gotta Get It
8. Slidin
9. Yo Anthem
10. Nipsey
11. Letter 2 Truth
12. Feelin Dat


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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