Trae Tha Truth and Hunxho would not have been top picks for a rap collaboration this year, but “Ain’t Tha Truth” is a pleasant surprise nonetheless. The song is accompanied by a melancholic instrumental arrangement that incorporates ambient synthesizer textures, delicate piano melodies, minimalist hip-hop beats, and haunting vocal snippets. Their collaborative effort establishes a solid groundwork, allowing both MCs to create thoughtful and somber lyrics that build on their previous releases, including Trae’s “Thank You” single featuring Chance The Rapper and Yolanda Adams, as well as the Atlanta MC’s For Us tape.
Trae Tha Truth and Hunxho’s lyrical content remains confrontational, gritty, and street-focused on “Ain’t Tha Truth,” even though the instrumental’s tone initially suggests a different approach. They combine soothing melodies with intense lyrics, but the rhythm could have been more varied to achieve maximum dynamic impact. Both artists have experimented with a subdued and intense emotional tone on this record, a feeling they have explored previously, but it’s taken on a distinct quality in this instance.
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