The True Meaning


The True Meaning is the second studio album by Queensbridge rapper Cormega. It was critically acclaimed and won the prestigious "Independent Album of the Year" at the Source Awards 2003. He also received "Impact Artist of the Year" honors at the Underground Music Awards. It was praised for its "back to basics" formula, tight beats and fierce rhymes. Standout tracks include "Live Ya Life", "Love In Love Out" which documents Cormega's beef with fellow Queensbridge rapper Nas, and "Verbal Graffiti".

Track listing

#TitleFeatured guestProducerLength
1"Introspective"Emile2:00
2"Verbal Graffiti"Hangmen 32:46
3"Live Ya Life"J. Waxx Garfield3:43
4"Ain't Gone Change"0:48
5"The True Meaning"D/R Period3:52
6"A Thin Line"Buckwild3:59
7"The Legacy"The Alchemist2:47
8"Love in Love Out"J-Love3:11
9"The Come Up"Large ProfessorLarge Professor2:48
10"Built for This"J. Waxx Garfield2:49
11"Soul Food"J. Waxx Garfield2:37
12"Take These Jewels"Hi-Tek2:15
13"Endangered Species"J-Love2:56
14"Therapy"Hot Day Dante3:11

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