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Tremaine Aldon Neverson (born November 28, 1984), better known by his stage name Trey Songz, is an American recording artist, producer and actor. He has released three studio albums: I Gotta Make It, Trey Day and Ready.
Life and career1984–2004: Early lifeSongz was born Tremaine Aldon Neverson on November 28, 1984, in Petersburg, Virginia.[title=Trey Songz - Biography] Raised a military brat, he recognized his vocal abilities at the age of 14.[title=Next - Trey Songz - Making History] Reluctant to sing, he began performing with encouragement by friends and family. Record producer Troy Taylor discovered Songz during a talent show, which led him to a record contract with Atlantic Records.
2005–2006: I Gotta Make ItWhile recording his debut album, Songz released mixtapes under the alias Prince of Virginia.[www.billboard.com/bbcom/bio/index.jsp?pid=640724]
2007–2008: Trey DaySongz released his second studio album, Trey Day, in October 2007
. The album again had only featured guest appearances by Bun B, who appeared on the opening track, and Jim Jones. Production on Songz's second album had included, Bryan-Michael Cox, R. Kelly, James Harris, Terry Lewis, Andrew Harr, Bernard Freeman, Floyd Hills, alongside Tamir "Nokio" Ruffin, Justin Haro, and M.S. Eriksen. The album debuted at number 11 on the Billboard 200, selling more units than his previous album, I Gotta Make It.Citation needed
The second single, "Can't Help but Wait", peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100, and at number two on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart; it became Songz's highest charting debut on the Hot 100, and his first-charting R&B single on the R&B charts.Citation needed
2009–present: ReadyIn 2009, "Can't Help but Wait" earned Songz a nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 2009 Grammy Awards ceremony.[title=Grammy nominations announced!] He announced the upcoming release of his third album, Ready, was released in September 2009. Prior to the release of Ready, Songz released a mixtape titled Anticipation in June 2009 through his blog.[title=New R&B Music: Trey Songz - Anticipation Mixtape] This mixtape is the second mixtape released by Trey Songz in 2009, with the first being titled Genesis. Genesis was a collection of Trey Songz first recordings when he was fifteen years old and was released to show his fans the dedication that he had to making a record when he was young.[title=Trey Songz - Genesis Mixtape] Ready is preceded by the first single, "I Need a Girl". The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200, selling 131,000 copies in its first week.
The lead single from Ready, the Johnta Austin-penned, "I Need a Girl" which was a hit on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, peaking at number five, and so far peaked at number 59 on the Billboard Hot 100. The second single, "Successful", featuring Canadian entertainer Drake, has peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100, and has given Songz his second top 20 hit. The album is in talks for the 52nd Grammy Awards, for Best Contemporary R&B Album, as well as other nominations.
Discography- I Gotta Make It (2005)
- Trey Day (2007)
- Ready (2009)
FilmographyAwards and nominations
Copyright Citations
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