No mix of club bangers, emotive slow jams, big hook-laden pop choruses and rockist dalliances can disguise his limitations, but as Songz begins to push into more interesting territory there’s a teasing feeling he’s got a better album in him yet. His sex chat is expendable, but Trey’s doubts remain – although while his sincerity is commendable, there’s a point at which obsessions reach their endpoints. Trey Songz the Grammy-nominated rapper whos sold more than 25 million records in his career is back on tour with an all-new concept, and fans wont want to miss out on the fun Trey hit the scene with his 2005 debut album I Gotta Make It, but he really kicked things up a notch when his fifth release Chapter V debuted at the 1 spot on the Billboard 200. A humbler tone pervades, be it through guilt (Bad Decisions), remorse (Without a Woman), or regret (Fumble).
It’s not until the ninth track, Pretty Girls Lie, that Trey reveals a deeper side to his songwriting and, concurrently, his own personality. Chapter V was also Songz’ first album to chart in the United Kingdom, where it peaked at number 10 on the UK Albums Chart. It was Songz’ first album to top the chart. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, with first week sales of 135,000 copies.
It’s a reward, too, appearing amidst so much braggadocio and utterances of untainted infatuation. Rapper Big Sean was the tour’s supporting act. Playin’ Hard leaves the deepest impression from this throng of tracks, with Trey whimpering: “F***in’ all these broads / I’m disgusted with my damn self.” It’s the smallest of reveals shorn of context, but represents a considerable compromise from this artist. Fans of old will have become used to these blush-inducing lines some time ago – but what can newcomers expect from Trey, operating in a field of other, perhaps more interesting, sex fantasists like Anthony Hamilton and R Kelly? That said, Trey does go into no little detail regarding his preferences and desires – the result somewhat akin to a sex tape. As an artist operating largely outside of the tabloids, his fans are more interested in how his relationships affect his psyche rather than who, exactly, he’s sleeping with. Songz is touring in support of his fifth studio album, 'Chapter V,' which was released on. This has been clear since his debut, so by this fifth album it’s less of a revelatory position, more the hammering home of an established point.īut Trey’s references to sex are rather more engaging than your average. Trey Songz will be hitting the road next month for the North American leg of his Chapter V World Tour. Frank Ocean CHAPMAN SQUARE - Lawson CHAPTER V - Trey Songz CHARMER - Aimee Mann CHEEKY FOR A REASON - The View CHIPWRECKED (SOUNDTRACK) - Alvin and. He likes to embody its every sensation in his music by feeling each beat he’s so close to the music that it pulsates through his vocal, frenzied.