Truth Is (Fantasia song)
2004 single by Fantasia
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"Truth Is" is a song recorded by American singer Fantasia for her debut studio album Free Yourself (2004). It was written by Carsten Schack and Alex Cantrell, and produced by Soulshock & Karlin. A piano-driven R&B track, it incorporates a sample from "Highways of My Life" by the Isley Brothers; the group's members thus received writing credits for "Truth Is". The song was released as the lead single from Free Yourself on November 15, 2004, by J Records and 19 Recordings.
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| Single by Fantasia | ||||
| from the album Free Yourself | ||||
| B-side | "Baby Mama" | |||
| Released | November 15, 2004 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 3:55 | |||
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| Producer | Soulshock and Karlin | |||
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"Truth Is" peaked at number 21 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and at number two on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. In 2006, it won an ASCAP R&B/Hip-Hop Award, along with "Free Yourself".
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
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| 2006 | ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Award | Most Performed Song | Won |
Track listings
"Dance Vault Mixes – "Truth Is" digital EP
- "Truth Is" (Nate Skaten Radio Edit) – 4:02
- "Truth Is" (Nate Skaten Instrumental) – 4:01
- "Truth Is" (Nate Skaten Acappella) – 3:48
- "Truth Is" (Nate Skaten Mixshow) – 4:58
US 7-inch single
- "Truth Is" – 3:53
- "Baby Mama" – 4:15
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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| United States | November 15, 2004 |
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J | |
| February 8, 2005 | Contemporary hit radio | |||
| March 29, 2005 | Digital download (EP) |
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