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Trey Songz Biography
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Call it R&B with a hip-hop urgency. “We’re just Call it R&B with a hip-hop urgency. “We’re just making sure that I’m felt in the streets as much as I’m felt on the soulful level,” says 20-year-old Songbook/ Atlantic recording artist Trey Songz.
The Petersburg, Virginia phenom didn’t always have a musical career in mind. As a child, there were no rigorous voice or piano lessons. In fact, all through high school, Trey was doing what most kids his age were doing: playing basketball, throwing parties, and getting dragged to church by his devout grandmother, who sang in a gospel choir. “I wasn’t even paying attention to R&B at the time,” says Trey. “I was listening to straight rap, like Biggie, Jay-Z, and Nas.” The only R&B artist who caught his attention was R. Kelly, whose work Trey reveres. “When it comes to R&B, he kills it. He gives you every part of the soul he can think of, from the gangsta to the gentleman,” says Trey, whose elastic tenor conjures a younger, fresher Kelly.
At the behest of his mother and friends, Trey entered, and won, a total of 20 local talent shows. He was rapidly building a name for himself. But the real epiphany didn’t occur until age 15, when Trey met his producer and mentor, Troy Taylor – a veteran whose resume includes everybody from Patti Labelle to SWV, Lionel Richie to B2K. Impressed by an a cappella version of “All The Things I Do,” a song Trey himself had written, Taylor urged him to get serious.
Upon finishing high school, Trey moved to New Jersey to focus solely on music. Taylor, in turn, focused on teaching his protégé music history. “We would go to the New York studio every day, and during the drive, he’d play me all sorts of stuff, like Steely Dan,” recalls Trey. “When it came time to learn about falsetto, he’d play me Prince. When it came time to learn about soul, he’d play me Motown.” Trey eventually became Taylor’s vocal production assistant. Working with other artists in the studio gave Trey invaluable technical experience, and prepared the young singer for his bright, not-too-distant future.
Trey’s rapidly burgeoning talent led to his inking with Atlantic Records, whose rich R&B history made it the ideal home for his unique blend of the classic and the contemporary. “I believe that Trey Songz is among the most promising R&B artists we have had on Atlantic since we started the company nearly sixty years ago,” said Atlantic Founding Chairman Ahmet Ertegun. “It has been our privilege to record such legendary performers as Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, and Otis Redding, and I believe that Trey is poised to be the heir of our great R&B legacy. He has the voice, the songs, the intelligence, the soul, and the charisma of a true star.”
While working on his debut album, Trey has also become much in-demand to work on outside projects. He has written and co-produced for Kevin Lyttle’s self-titled debut; sings solo on “About The Game,” from Coach Carter: Music From The Motion Picture; is featured on “Ain’t A Thug,” on Trick Daddy’s latest album, Thug Matrimony; and sings back-up on Gerald Levert’s “What Happened To The Lovin’” on his latest collection. Trey co-wrote and guests on a pair of tracks slated for Juvenile’s upcoming album. In addition, he is on tap to collaborate with the likes of Lil’ Kim, Trina, and Snoop Dogg on their forthcoming projects.
Most importantly, Trey has been busy perfecting his own soulful premiere, I Gotta Make It, an 11-entry diary about a young man and his fascinating dreams, loves, and hustles – a work of street and sweet sensibility produced mostly by Troy Taylor. From the inspirational first single (“Gotta Make It,” featuring Twista), to the realization that maybe you’re in love with the wrong person (“Cheat On You”), to the assertion that there’s no one else in the world for you (“Let’s Make Love Tonight”), the album has something for everybody. I Gotta Make It also features production from Organized Noise (“Coming For You”) and Warryn Campbell (“Ooo”).
At the same time, Trey’s alter ego, the “Prince of Virginia,” is maintaining his street cred by aggressively attacking the mixtape circuit. This route, normally used by rap artists, has made this R&B singer/songwriter a standout amongst his peers. By churning out mixtape buzzers like “You Can Get It” featuring T.I, “Dreams Freestyle,” and “Ghetto People” – his own spin on The Game’s “Dreams” and R. Kelly’s “Happy People” – he has the streets begging for more. “There’s so much on my mind that I can’t say on a regular R&B record,” confesses Trey. “So mixtapes are a great outlet to sing about some wild, crazy, stuff.”
With Trey Songz, there’s no doubt you’re getting the best of both worlds
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i really like trey songs vidoes | Reviewer: shawngeorge25 | 10/3/09
yo hommies . am shawn from ghana . i really like trey songz and rick ross track this is the life . i really love that video and i love songs video too . i need trey songs number abd his email address so that i can chat with him cuz i love him as my friend my lovely brother my every thing . my yahooid is shawngeorge25@yahoo.com .. pls yahoo puplils pls try to give me trey songs number and his yahoo id pls .. try hard cuz i love him and trey songz is my every thing .. bye.
A Supporter | Reviewer: Faith | 9/25/09
Hey Trey I thnk u r very sexy nd talented.u r like an inspiration to me u could say. I go to school with forest and I appreciate u being real nd coming to see him instead of being to busy. Keep killin dese otha artists nd i will keep bein dere nd supportin u bein a big fan...Mucho Amor
* Trey Songz* | Reviewer: Jasmyne | 9/18/09
Hi Trey u are my fav r&b male singer. I like your style and your music. Also, i like some of the mixtapes u did. I'm planning to buy your new album "Ready". I would love to go to one of your concerts one day!! lol. All i want to say is keep makin it pop lyk Bam Bam. lol :)
Jasmyne*
TREY ,I LOVE YOU SOOO MUCH!!!! | Reviewer: Anonymous | 8/26/09
I've been a huge fan of Trey's for some time now and the more i watch him perform i get attached even more...he has came to my city(STL)twice this summer(summerjam concert and concert @venue) and he blew me away each time...he put on a dynamite show...my mans go hard ....although i felt like neither time was long enough...I get mesmerized and dont want to come to the turning point....keep up the great work Trey and you will always have a Supporter!!.....I LOVE YOU TREY!
tremain aldon neverson | Reviewer: kenya | 8/27/09
well let me begin...trey songz you are the most attractive man yet to be!!!! i love && adore you man...its like u got a spell over me wen i hear ya voice its like you have all control over my body , mind ,nd emotions......all ya songz are GREAT! no one can be compared to you...i think your better then R Kelly......nd your my favorite r&b artist i have each and every one of ya albums......nd ill be their ready for your new on READY!!!lol but love nd respect is all i have for you....pretty girl kay i s wat they call me i love u trey
Trey Songz | Reviewer: Samira | 4/12/09
Trey Songz is so amazing! I adore and look up to this nigga so much! So handsome, But i wish he would come to London more often man, the concert with J.Holiday was too dont knw how to say it, but it was short and we didnt see the best of trey!
Love him so much X
He's only my man | Reviewer: Sha-ray-ray | 4/2/09
Hey Trey boo,
I just want you 2 know that i love you so much. Dont listen to what these other gurls say b-cuz they aint talking bout sh!t. They on that lil gurl stuff. Im on something real. Next time you come to MEMPHIS. Umma show you what in talking bout...
Love your #1 fan and wife,
SHA-RAY-RAY
i love trey songz sound and style | Reviewer: Porchea | 10/13/08
hey trey wats good boo i wanted to let you kno i'm your number 1fan too i think of how it would be to date some one like you but age aint nun but a number and dreams do cum true i kno boout busy and want evr get to read dis but i'm speaking real true shit excuse the lanage but i'm, doin me i jes love to here rap and sing i dnt kno if u can dance but i kno u good at wat u do but thank you trey songz and i love u and your music to
Ur #1 fan | Reviewer: Kina | 9/26/08
Hey trey i love your music and i love everythang bout ya. And u r da sexiest bull im attracted 2... so here is my luv to u
From ya # 1 fan ( NOT STALKER)
KIna xoxoxo
mrz.angel | Reviewer: tata | 8/2/08
hey i really love him i went to his concert and everything.Me and him took a picture and its laying on my bed so everytime i go to sleep i know our right there!!!!!!! thank 4 the day i will never 4 get ,and i may never see u again and u may not get this message but thank you
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