Yours, Mine & The Truth
Encyclopedia
Yours, Mine & The Truth is the debut studio album
by American
R&B
singer
Sterling Simms
. The album was formerly known as Worth Your While, before being renamed. The album was released on December 23, 2008 by Def Jam Records and One Records.
's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
chart. The announced second single was "Nasty Girl", released in 2007. The single fared worse than the first single peaking at number 17 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (#117 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs). As a result the single was scrapped and the album was delayed. This single does not appear on the album. The new single off his album is "All I Need
" and features label-mates The-Dream
and Jadakiss
. The single samples LL Cool J
's "I Need Love
". The song peaked at #23 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (#123 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs).
Though not announced as a single, A music video
for "Boom Boom Room" was created. The video starred Sarah Rosete from girl group Electrik Red
.
, missing the Billboard 200
altogether. But two weeks later, (charting week of January 24) the album rose to #89. As of January 19, current album sales are at 15,372+ sales to date.
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
singer
Singing
Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
Sterling Simms
Sterling Simms
Sterling Simms , is an American R&B singer-songwriter. His debut album, Yours, Mine & The Truth was released on December 23, 2008 by Def Jam Records. He is currently working on his sophomore album on J Records, and recently released a mixtape entitled July's Finest.- Biography and career :Sterling...
. The album was formerly known as Worth Your While, before being renamed. The album was released on December 23, 2008 by Def Jam Records and One Records.
Singles
The album's first single was "Jump Off" featuring Sean P was released in 2006. The single performed under expectations peaking at number 56 on BillboardBillboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,...
chart. The announced second single was "Nasty Girl", released in 2007. The single fared worse than the first single peaking at number 17 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (#117 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs). As a result the single was scrapped and the album was delayed. This single does not appear on the album. The new single off his album is "All I Need
All I Need (Sterling Simms song)
"All I Need" is a song by American R&B Sterling Simms from his debut studio album, Yours, Mine & The Truth. The single features Jadakiss and The-Dream. The song was produced by Tricky Stewart.- Music video :...
" and features label-mates The-Dream
The-Dream
Terius Youngdell Nash , better known by his stage name The-Dream, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. He is known for co-writing "Umbrella" for Rihanna and "Single Ladies " for Beyoncé, as well as for his three solo albums, Love Hate, Love vs...
and Jadakiss
Jadakiss
Jason Phillips , better known as Jadakiss, is an American rapper. He is a member of the group The LOX. Jadakiss is one of the three owners of the imprint known as D-Block. In early 2007, Jadakiss signed to Roc-a-Fella Records / Def Jam Records.-Early life:By the age of 16, Jadakiss was a freestyle...
. The single samples LL Cool J
LL Cool J
James Todd Smith , better known as LL Cool J , is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and actor...
's "I Need Love
I Need Love
"I Need Love" was the second single from LL Cool J's second album, Bigger and Deffer. The song is considered the first rap ballad and was released in September 1987...
". The song peaked at #23 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (#123 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs).
Though not announced as a single, A music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
for "Boom Boom Room" was created. The video starred Sarah Rosete from girl group Electrik Red
Electrik Red
Electrik Red is an R&B girl group comprising Kyndra "Binkie" Reevey, Lesley Lewis, Naomi Allen and Sarah Rosete. The members began their individual careers as back-up dancers in New York City and Toronto. The group formed in 2005 and signed with Def Jam Recordings in 2008...
.
Track listing
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "All I Need All I Need (Sterling Simms song) "All I Need" is a song by American R&B Sterling Simms from his debut studio album, Yours, Mine & The Truth. The single features Jadakiss and The-Dream. The song was produced by Tricky Stewart.- Music video :... " (featuring Jadakiss Jadakiss Jason Phillips , better known as Jadakiss, is an American rapper. He is a member of the group The LOX. Jadakiss is one of the three owners of the imprint known as D-Block. In early 2007, Jadakiss signed to Roc-a-Fella Records / Def Jam Records.-Early life:By the age of 16, Jadakiss was a freestyle... & The-Dream The-Dream Terius Youngdell Nash , better known by his stage name The-Dream, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. He is known for co-writing "Umbrella" for Rihanna and "Single Ladies " for Beyoncé, as well as for his three solo albums, Love Hate, Love vs... ) |
Christopher "Tricky" Stewart Christopher Stewart (music producer) Christopher "Tricky" Stewart is an American songwriter, music producer, music publisher, executive producer, recording industry executive and recording studio owner. In a career spanning 16 years, Stewart, at the helm of his company RedZone Entertainment, is responsible for over 25 million... |
4:14 |
| 2 | "Playa" | Soundz Soundz Soundz is a producer specialising in Hip-Hop and R&B genres. Soundz has produced many songs of these genres, including "Look at Her" by One Chance, and has produced a lot of content for artists Pitbull, Trina, Young Boss, Ciara, Brandy and Rihanna.... |
3:10 |
| 3 | "DUI (80 on the Freeway)" | Teddy Bishop & Greg Charley | 3:40 |
| 4 | "Single" | Warren "Oak" Felder Oak (producer) Warren Okay "Oak" Felder is an Atlanta-based Turkish-American record producer. He is known as Oak and is part of a production team known as The Knightwritaz, with singers Mario, Sterling Simms, and Marsha Ambrosius of Floetry.-Production credits:... & Mario |
3:10 |
| 5 | "Bad Dream" | Christopher "Tricky" Stewart | 4:05 |
| 6 | "Jump Off" (featuring Sean P) | Warren "Oak" Felder & Mario | 3:36 |
| 7 | "I Know" | Johnnie "Smurf" Smith (additional production by Robert "eRob" Jones) |
3:30 |
| 8 | "Boom Boom Room" | Soundz | 4:09 |
| 9 | "Best Friend" | Adonis Shropshire | 4:13 |
| 10 | "Doin' Dat Dere" | Soundz | 4:17 |
| 11 | "Sex In the City" | Warren "Oak" Felder & Mario | 4:12 |
| 12 | "Let Her Go" | Andrew "Papa Justifi" Wansel | 3:20 |
| 13 | "She Should Be Thanking You" | Christopher "Tricky" Stewart | 4:07 |
Chart positions
Due to lack of label-support the album went unnoticed, debuting at #100 on Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop AlbumsTop R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999...
, missing the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
altogether. But two weeks later, (charting week of January 24) the album rose to #89. As of January 19, current album sales are at 15,372+ sales to date.
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999... |
89 |