Let the Truth Be Told (Z-Ro album)

Let the Truth Be Told is the ninth solo studio album by American rapper Z-Ro. It was released on April 12, 2005, through Rap-A-Lot Records, Asylum Records and Atlantic Records. Recording sessions took place at Dean's List House Of Hits in New York City, at Noddfactor Studios in Denton, at M.A.D. Studios and at King Of The Ghetto Studio in Houston. Production was handled by Mike Dean, Mr. Lee, Bigg Tyme, Cory Mo, Dani Kartel, Davion Botts, "The Beatmaster" Clay D and Z-Ro himself. It features guest appearances from Trae tha Truth, Ashanti, Devin the Dude, Juvenile, Lil' Boss, Lil' Flip and Paul Wall. The album peaked at number 69 on the Billboard 200 in the United States.

Let the Truth Be Told
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 12, 2005
Recorded2004–05
Studio
Genre
Length1:11:22
Label
Producer
Z-Ro chronology
The Life of Joseph W. McVey
(2004)
Let the Truth Be Told
(2005)
I'm Still Livin'
(2006)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
RapReviews8/10[2]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Mo City Don" (Freestyle)Z-Ro4:25
2."The Mule" (featuring Devin the Dude and Juvenile)
Dani Kartel4:29
3."Don't Wanna Hurt Nobody" (featuring Trae and Lil' Boss)
Mike Dean3:31
4."Platinum"
  • J. McVey
  • R. Jefferson
Bigg Tyme3:30
5."It Don't Stop"
Mr. Lee3:41
6."I'm a Soldier"
  • J. McVey
  • M. Dean
Mike Dean3:35
7."1 Night" (featuring Trae)
  • J. McVey
  • F. Thompson
  • L. Williams
  • L. Russell
Mr. Lee5:07
8."Help Me Please"
  • J. McVey
  • L. Williams
Mr. Lee5:00
9."Another Song"
  • J. McVey
  • C. Moore
  • D. Botts
  • Cory Mo
  • Davion Botts
4:20
10."Everyday, Samethang"
  • J. McVey
  • M. Dean
Mike Dean4:18
11."The Same One"
  • J. McVey
  • M. Dean
Mike Dean3:57
12."1st Time Again" (featuring Ashanti)
Mr. Lee4:31
13."From the South" (featuring Paul Wall and Lil' Flip)
Mr. Lee3:50
14."Respect My Mind" (featuring Tanya Herron)
  • Mike Dean
  • Z-Ro
4:59
15."Ride 2 Nite"
  • J. McVey
  • M. Dean
Mike Dean4:33
16."Auntie & Grandma"
  • J. McVey
  • M. Dean
Mike Dean4:10
17."It's a Shame"
  • J. McVey
  • C. Dixon
Beat Master Clay D.3:26
Total length:1:11:22

Charts

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Chart (2005) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[3] 69
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[4] 14
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[5] 5

References

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  1. ^ Jeffries, David. "Let the Truth Be Told - Z-Ro | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  2. ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (May 3, 2005). "Z-Ro :: Let the Truth Be Told :: Rap-A-Lot Records". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  3. ^ "Z-Ro Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  4. ^ "Z-Ro Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  5. ^ "Z-Ro Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
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