True is an all American R&B/Pop recording artist, musician, model and actress. Born and raised in Youngstown, OH, the young starlet was introduced to her talents at the tender age of 3. Officially launching her professional career in 2010, True kept herself active in the local scene, performing at lounges, community events and opening for national acts such as Jeremih, August Alsina, and Mario. To date, the ambitious artist has performed for many notable regional events such as the Ohio Hip Hop Awards, Ohio Entertainment Awards and the Cleveland Film Fest. With a resume that started at the age of 9, True has credits of opening for and working with the some recognizable names such as Clarence “Dr. Bob” Ross (Saxophone player and Musical coordinator for “The Isley Brothers), J-Stylez (Member of Blackstreet 2), James Worthy (Grammy Award Winning Producer), K. Camp and many more. She has released “No Fucc Boyz” and “Blow It” singles. Now that True is signed to Sky’s The Limit Entertainment’s label, expect to hear more from her and Sky as a joint effort starting with her single “W.T.F.Y.M” being released this April. With her sights set on national success, she is in the studio preparing to release her debut EP/Album and continues to stay busy with modeling and acting opportunities.
Patrice: What is your Swagher? What makes True, True?
True: I feel my ability to just be me, no matter what I wear, where I am, who I’m with I am always true to myself.
Patrice: How did you know that you wanted to have a career in music?
True: I would have to say when I first performed for a national artist. To have people singing my songs and knowing every word is a true dream of mine.
Patrice: You are also a musician as well. What instruments do you know how play? Favorite ones?
True: I play seven instruments. I play the guitar, drums, flute, violin, trumpet trombone, piano, and I have to say my favorite is the trumpet because it’s the one thing that I’m actually classically trained on. Everything else is self -taught.
Patrice: What has performing at lounges, community events and other local places has taught you as far as experience wise?
True: It has taught me that no matter what I do where I go, give every person an experience. Everyone deserves that. I don’t care if it’s five people or 500,000, they will get the same experience with me.
Patrice: Do you write your own music as well? If so, what is your creativity style like?
True: I definitely write my own music. My creative style is experience and emotion. I go off of events that happened in my life.
Patrice: You also opened up for national acts such as Jeremih, August Alsina, and Mario. What was that like for you?
True: It was amazing, nerve wrecking, anxious and, happiness all rolled in a ball. Lol it was an amazing experience.
Patrice: Have you faced any challenges in your music career thus far?
True: Honestly, the biggest challenge was finding a team that believes in me the way I do. I am blessed I not have a team that believes in me, but management as well. I have never been happier.
Patrice: What are some of your favorite artists, dead or alive?
True: Michael Jackson, Janet, Aaliyah, Whitney, Prince, HER, Jasmyn Sullivan, Toni Braxton, Teena Marie, and Chaka Khan.
Patrice: Your latest single ‘WTFYM’ is a banger! Could you tell us the inspiration behind the title and the song itself?
True: It was a past relationship. I had to get over and realize my worth. In the mist of getting it off my chest, this song was made. I learned not to settle for anything.
Patrice: Do you feel that the new era of music has changed?
True: I honestly feel as though music is in constant rotation. Music always comes full circle. So it is starting to change back.
Patrice: What do you want your fans and listeners to take away when listening to your music?
True: To always be honest with yourself; The truth will set you free.
Patrice: Do you have anything new that you are working on for the remainder of the year?
True: Why yes! My EP, tours, shows, TV shows and hopefully movies.
Connect with True:
Facebook: Terisa Rue
Twitter: @OfficialJusTrue
Instagram: @OfficialJusTrue
Website: https://artist.link/justrue
