Once pinned the Prince of Virginia, I think its now safe to say that Trey Songz is also the Prince of R&B. Since he first stepped on the scene with Just Gotta Make It, Songz has been working dilgently to claim his place in the game. This dude’s work ethic is insane to the point where he releases multiple mixtapes in between preparation for his studio albums.
On Trey Songz’s third studio album Ready..he displays to the world that he is JUST THAT. The progress made from his first studio album is extremely evident. On this album he delivers quality material that may get you into some trouble if you don’t have any discipline. What do you expect when the introduction for the album is entitled Panty Droppin and is then complimented with how the Neighbors Know His Name , and How Songz Invented Sex. Gotta love it right?
On this album Songz has a few guest appearances from Drake, Gucci Mane, Fabolous, and Soulja Boy. However, for the most part he gives the fans a chance to fully see his capabilities as an artist. Ready is an album that you can listen to from beginning to end, which is completey rare now-a-days. Songz truly delivered allowing us to tap into a male’s perspective of sex, love, and relationships. After one listen of this body of work…it will have anyone READY..no pun intended.
September 2, 2009 at 1:02 pm
He made some good moves with the collabos and features on rappers’ projects during the last two years..he’s also striking at a time when no significant young R&B male is dropping a album…dudes like Maxwell are too old for the 106 and Park crowd…he’s got the youthful look…there is a reason why he posted his bare chest on the cover with the 6 pack just like D’Angelo did on “Voodoo”…to get the young broads open…he’s got the Rap dudes who get mad burn in the club for uptempo joints…looks like the label is behind him with promotion and marketing….he found his niche…but my thang is with these young dudes like him and Mario…will they become the next Tevin Campbell or Ray J…instead of the next Musiq and Ne-yo…there is a different between being a singer and a artist…are the songs just microwave popcorn or soul food that sticks to your ribs..10 years from now, will people be feeling “I Need A girl”?…It’s good to see a Virginia dude repping but I want to see a artist emerge like D’ Angelo did…writing, singing ,and playing instruments on the level of Curtis Mayfield…I’m a older male, so I know that I’m not his target audience.