Product Description
Since making his recording debut in 2005,
Trey Songz has patiently and artfully crafted some of the most acclaimed and
compelling R&B music of the decade. His first two Songbook
Entertainment/Atlantic albums, 'I GOTTA MAKE IT' (2005) and 'TREY DAY' (2007),
yielded a trio of top ten singles, 'Girl Tonight,' 'Last Time,' and 'Can't Help
But Wait.' And when the latter song garnered Trey a coveted Grammy nomination
for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, it marked the validation of the faith
shown in Trey by the late Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun, who hailed him
as one of 'the most promising R&B artists we have had since we started the
company 60 years ago.' Now, with the 2009 release of 'READY,' Trey Songz is more
than ready to claim his place in the pantheon of R&B greats.
From the
street single, 'Brand New,' to his self-described male version of Mary J.
Blige's 'Be Without You' in 'One Love,' the Virginian draws on a range of
influences to craft an album that will thrill his longtime fans and happily
surprise all newcomers to the Trey Songz story. Indeed, with its blend of
hip-hop, R&B, and pop - exemplified by tracks like 'Black Roses,' where Trey
croons over a distorted guitar - 'READY' demonstrates his growth on every front.
The third time around, Trey displays a new vocal maturity combined with his
renowned ability to twist notes and keys effortlessly, while presenting an
increasing breadth of subject matter.
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