"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.
"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 YearAwardCategoryResult2006ASCAP Rhythm and Soul AwardMost Performed Song
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 + Chart (2005)Peakposition Netherlands (Urban Top 100)18
Year-end charts + Chart (2005)Position US Billboard Hot 10073 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)4
Release history + Region Date Format(s) Label(s) United States November 15, 2004 J February 8, 2005 Contemporary hit radio March 29, 2005 Digital download
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