Terrence Howard prepping his forthcoming debut album, Shine Through It.

The 11-song Columbia Records release, which was written, arranged and produced by Howard, features the entertainer on vocals and lead guitar.

Although he is best known for his roles in various movies, Howard admits that “music has always been the road that leads to where I’m headed.”

“Film is my vocation, my 9 to 5. In the movies, I’m doing what somebody else is asking me to do; music is my own personal form of expression. My responsibility, like the sun, is to shine. Even if the planet is covered with clouds, I must say what I have to say.”

Shine Through It features songs like “Love Makes You Beautiful,” “No. 1 Fan,” “Mr. Johnson’s Lawn,” “Plenty,” “Spanish Love Affair” and the title track.

Terrence Howard’s “Shine Through It” is slated to hit stores on Sept. 2.