Successfully Black - ThaTruth1

7th Mar 2015 13:12 - 11 years ago
Description : A smooth old skool hit single. I released this as a first single for my upcoming mixtape :)

Artist: ThaTruth,

Recording Engg: Jeffenstein Jeffin (TAALA Studios,

Mix Engg: Scott at Virtual Mix Engineer will work fine (http://www.virtualmixengineer.com/)

Comments (11)

If you have time take a listen and give ThaTruth1 some feedback.

VicaMOOR
VicaMOOR 14th Dec 2015 05:05 - 10 years ago
Nicely done, man. You've got a rapper's voice. Diggin the title and the content. Keep it up, guy.
KingVortex
KingVortex 9th Mar 2015 06:08 - 11 years ago
the WE ARE lyrics def. makes this track strong! Great job!
ThaTruth1
ThaTruth1 replied 10th Mar 2015 - 11 years ago
Yup bro, I wanted to give it to a powerful feel... Entitlement. Thanks for your feedback. Really appreciated
GregVincey
GregVincey 8th Mar 2015 14:49 - 11 years ago
Yoww, that beat and those lyrics man, you are an artist. I got a feeling man, you got potential for something. Keep doing what you are doing.
ThaTruth1
ThaTruth1 replied 8th Mar 2015 - 11 years ago
Hey there,

Thanks for the compliment Greg. I'm happy you like the song. Ima keep doing what I do of course, and you keep doing your thing. I hope I make it through someday :p
Skinnyboyslim
Skinnyboyslim 8th Mar 2015 13:24 - 11 years ago
Well done. Great track. Talent fills this track completely by way of vocals, music composition, recording and mixing. A+++
ThaTruth1
ThaTruth1 replied 8th Mar 2015 - 11 years ago
Haha, hey bro I can assure you I don't have no particular talent, it's only hardwork. I worked my ass so hard to reach this level, and I still have a lot to learn still. Anyways, I'm glad you enjoyed it that much. And thanks for your feedback.
ShortBusMusic
ShortBusMusic 8th Mar 2015 00:07 - 11 years ago
I see you told Pat you used a pre-mixed instrumental, so with that in mind, I think the result here is quite remarkable. The most difficult thing in the world is to add vocals to a completely mixed track. Things are a lot easier if you have all of the instrument stems so you can mix everything at the same time.

So, from a mixing aspect, outstanding effort. Really good vocal work on this. Very nice backing track as well. Keep chasing the dream. I hope all is well.

Bear
ThaTruth1
ThaTruth1 replied 8th Mar 2015 - 11 years ago
Wuddup ShortBusMusic

Thanks for the feedback. Just like you said it's really tough to mix on a pre-mixed instrumental. I think the engineer did a pretty nice job to work on this. I really like the outcome but you know, it is always good to have a different feedback from different people. I am glad you like it thank you for your review :) And of course, let's keep the dream alive.
ccbeats25
ccbeats25 7th Mar 2015 23:58 - 11 years ago
This flow is nice
ThaTruth1
ThaTruth1 replied 8th Mar 2015 - 11 years ago
I'm flattered :)
SHWAK
SHWAK 7th Mar 2015 22:54 - 11 years ago
smooth
ThaTruth1
ThaTruth1 replied 8th Mar 2015 - 11 years ago
Thanks there SHWAK :)
BradoSanz
BradoSanz 7th Mar 2015 20:44 - 11 years ago
It sounds good through my studio headphones, but I'd suggest taking it to a few different car systems and listening to it there. I've noticed a lot of things in the car that I don't notice in the studio - like too much bass, for instance.
ThaTruth1
ThaTruth1 replied 8th Mar 2015 - 11 years ago
Hey EpicRecord

Thanks for your review, there. You are perfect right saying I could take a few listen using different systems. I listened using two systems already and everything sound stable apart from the usual cymbal issue. Thanks again :)
Enzotic
Enzotic 7th Mar 2015 18:09 - 11 years ago
Every thing sounds clear and balanced to me. The only thing that I might adjust is the level of some of the low frequencies (not 100% sure on that though). If you were going for an "old school" hip-hop vibe, then I'd leave every thing as it is. If you were trying to compare it to contemporary club hip-hop songs, then I'd boost the bass a bit.
ThaTruth1
ThaTruth1 replied 8th Mar 2015 - 11 years ago
Hey Enzotic

Thanks for your feedback. I actually had the old skool feel in mind while recording this song. I think the Engg did understand the song the same way I did, trying to transcribe that feel. :) Thanks for your review.
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 7th Mar 2015 15:41 - 11 years ago
I don't listen to hip hop all the time or anything, though I do enjoy certain songs or albums on occasion. I think this is sounding pretty good. Vocals are clear, so that helps a lot. The cymbals to me are a bit heavy on the ultra high frequencies, but that's only my ears... I've said that on other people's tracks before and they turn around and listen to one of mine and say basically the same thing to me. I'm guessing there is a certain frequency range that my ears are sensitive to that others' are not. Really other than that I don't have any criticism for you. Pretty enjoyable track!
ThaTruth1
ThaTruth1 replied 7th Mar 2015 - 11 years ago
Hey Spivkurl,

Thanks for your review. I appreciate it. Yeah about the cymbals, don't worry, your ears are not fooling you. I figured the cymbals are pretty high too. Maybe that's due to the fact that I used a pre-mixed instrumental... So that's like the best the engg. could get out of the cymbals. I suppose you are a mixing engg yourself, so this review is much appreciated. If you have more input, you can send me a message :) I could always use an engg or two. Peace

Ps: I'll check some of your work.
JoeyBonezSD1
JoeyBonezSD1 7th Mar 2015 13:26 - 11 years ago
Dope tune man! Love that beat. Ryhme flow an delivery tight too
ThaTruth1
ThaTruth1 replied 7th Mar 2015 - 11 years ago
@Bonez thanks much brother. :)

You might also like these tracks

If you liked Successfully Black by ThaTruth1 you might also like these other Hip Hop tracks.

20th Sep 2026 16:20 - 10 minutes ago
Description : Sample: Chaka Khan - Through the Fire
20th Sep 2026 16:14 - 17 minutes ago
Description : Hiphop remix
20th Sep 2026 14:07 - 2 hours ago
Description : ride and die or ride and rise?

This started as a bandlab beat called Gridlock. Just mentioning in case someone wants to go get a clean version of the main backing track.

Cmin 170
20th Sep 2026 14:00 - 2 hours ago
Description : the track Most I liked to work on,theme was darkness and bit loneliness
rap beat
84 bpm,abm
choir
bells
guitar(sampled)
nexus bass and piano
mixed and mastered on fl studio
polished on emastered
hope you guys like it
if you got any project we can work together
feel free do chat me
20th Sep 2026 13:44 - 2 hours ago
Description : free for profit :)
20th Sep 2026 09:19 - 7 hours ago
Description : titel said it all
20th Sep 2026 08:21 - 8 hours ago
Description : Chopped up a loop and interpolated it to build this beat

DM me if you want to collab, details on my profile
20th Sep 2026 06:24 - 10 hours ago
Description : the dude i made this with never gave me the finished track back so i just frankensteined this together
20th Sep 2026 03:41 - 12 hours ago
Description : Trapstyl
20th Sep 2026 01:29 - 15 hours ago
Description : This song has ethnic roots, the unique instrument the jaw harp is mixed with a techno beat, creating a wonderful sonic experience.
19th Sep 2026 22:28 - 18 hours ago
Description : hella loud
19th Sep 2026 22:00 - 18 hours ago
Description : Cyberpunk.
There are these days we are thinking that we have no brains, talent..... :) :) :)
I used a few loops from this site.
19th Sep 2026 21:33 - 18 hours ago
Description : EDM melody synth track idea. .flp

just a synth and a snap.
19th Sep 2026 21:30 - 19 hours ago
Description : Mixtape
19th Sep 2026 21:27 - 19 hours ago
Description : Sabrina Claudio problem with you

Lost boys renee

Tinishe vulnerable