Virginia native and R&B singer Trey Songz returns after two years with his third offering, Ready. Following the release of two mixtapes earlier this year—Genesis, which included music he recorded before his debut album, I Gotta Make It, and Anticipation, which helped occupy fans a couple of months before his new album was released—Trey Songz is letting the world know he’s ready.
His previous albums included a little baby-making music, but this album takes it to another level. Citing R. Kelly as an early influence when he first appeared on the scene and later calling him out for attempting to remain relevant to younger listeners on “D.O.K (Death of Kellz)”, Trey sounds a little like him on the album intro, appropriately titled “Panty Droppa”, and “Neighbors Know My Name”, a slow jam on which the 24-year-old reflects on his sexual prowess and what that means for the neighbors during his sexual exploits. The album continues with “I Invented Sex”, again reiterating what he said before but this time with Drake on the track. Teaming up again with Stargate who produced “Can’t Help But Wait” (his most successful single yet) on “I Need a Girl” was genius as they delivered another hit which also served as the album’s lead single. Here, the album shows another side of Trey as he contemplates commitment and carries it over to the rock-tinged ballad “One Love”, produced by Brian Michael Cox. But he’s not done with sex just yet.
On “Does He Do It”, in standard, repetitive Sean Garrett form, Trey asks his lady if her other man does it like he does it. Fabolous joins the party on “Say Aah”, a catchy, upbeat track, which is either a spin off or ripoff of Jamie Foxx’s hit, “Blame It (On the Alcohol)”. With Gucci Mane and Soulja Boy on “LOL 
”, this cheesy and irrelevant track definitely doesn’t fit as the flow of the album is completely disrupted.
After that’s out the way, it’s time for love, as Trey coos on the smooth, mellow “Ready to Make Luv” which prefaces “Jupiter Love”, another song of the same caliber as Trey breaks it down over a sultry song perfect for setting the mood. “Be Where You Are” is an uptempo, experimental production by Christopher Henderson. Preceding Drake’s hit single, “Successful” is an interesting spot for it, though, since Trey declares he wants the money, cars, clothes and hoes. It’s even more interesting that this was even included, although this version tosses Lil Wayne’s verse aside and throws an extra verse in from Trey.
The last few songs bring about yet another side of Trey. “Black Roses” represents “a dying love” and a new sound for Trey, produced by Bei Maejor. On “Love Lost”, Trey laments that, “I never loved you like I should” with his heart on his sleeve as he pleads, “And now I see the man you need / When I look into the mirror I see change / Then I close my eyes and wish you could see the same / But it’s too late.” “Yo Side of the Bed” closes the album with Trey helplessly stating that he “doesn’t want to sleep if you’re not there” with its amazing guitar rift, reminiscent of a Prince/”Purple Rain” vibe.
Trimming the fat with a few select tracks on Ready (notably “LOL ”, “Say Aah” and “Successful”) would make this one of the best R&B albums of the year. It’s for that reason that although Trey may be ready and is heading in the right direction, he still has a little bit farther to go.
My Picks: “Neighbors Know My Name”, “I Invented Sex”, “I Need a Girl”, “Does He Do It”, “Jupiter Love”, “Black Roses”, “Yo Side of the Bed”
Make sure you pick up your copy of Trey’s Ready in stores or online today.
HIS ALBUM, IS GOING TO BE HOTT
He is a talented young singer in the game….i always thought he was good…but after that O’Jays tribute performance with black ty and johnny gill i knew he was a beast… Good job Trey
AFTER THE COMMENTS IN THE LAST POST ABOUT HIM AND DRAKE I CAN’T EVER LOOK AT HIM THE SAME.
i wish him good luck with album sells
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I love him sooo much I have two copies the cd. And I dont even buy Cds but I love me some Trey
i hope the album is good, and it does well with sales
Those radio tracks on the album are awful.
He could’ve kept those off and made the album strictly slow jams. It would’ve been more cohesive but I guess he has to satisfy the numb dumbs on tracks like LOL
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This post is about to get ugly lol
Drake and TreySongz press is everywhere, are these two guys lovers? does anyone have the youtube link where they are hugging and stuff?
@9…whatchu talkin bout Sharon? (gary coleman voice) lol
it’s evident they messing around Trey and Drake look GAY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iV4SCo3YEdE
only hott track is “black roses”
i saw the video of Trey and Ms. Drake, they look funny, like they might be homostyle
I love the album. I’m a Trey fan and have been for a while, so it makes me happy to finally see him step into his spotlight. I’d also like to point out that on the album version of “Successful”…the word HOES is omitted, because Drake and Trey realized their ignorance. Even now when Drake performs the original, he explains that. thanks!
Why is trey all of a sudden always NAKED?
is turning into Janet jackson? boy put some damn clothes on and SING
you do have a good voice
I think the album will be a hit, I do however, miss the Trey that came out on his first CD where he had the old school r&b game down… those first tracks like coming to you, and just gotta make it, where really hot and separated him from the pack of rb crooners that only sing about what he can do to you in the bedroom… I really hope that he doesnt aspire to be the next R Kinky and really sticks to what he does best which is make you FEEL the music….
well put together review.
its iight
HE’S TALENTED AND WHAT IS ALL THIS FUSS BOUT HIM AND DRAKE BEING HOMO STYLE
EVERYBODY HERE IN ATLANTA HAS SEEN TREY IN THE GAY CLUBS
DONT KNOW STRAIGHT MAN HANG OUT WITH GAYS
UNLESS HE GAY
it’s people like you people who make these gay dl brothas stay in the closet you spit so much hate that they are scared to come out the closet. if trey and drake are lovers and yes that video does look weird on youtube. then i wish them the best and they are cuties
i hope they are happy and i guess when drake sings BEST I Ever Had he’s talkingn bout Trey and his big 8inchs
the album is piff.. cop it..
Yo Side Of The Bed will get my girl pregnant if she aint careful..
trey is a talented guy and if hes gay or not i could care less
why is he naked on cover a little much everytime people stop selling they get naked put some damn clothes on punkboy
trey stop teasing and just show us the body
did you see trey on the BET special and yes he looked so sexy but didn’t he have gay face trying to look all sexy
makes you wonder
I didnt see the youtube video of them til now but Trey been on the gay scene for a minute so thats probably why he hasn’t gone anywhere with his career.
I wonder if Trey’s ex, Dorian from College Hill was inspiration to any of these tracks?
Why did he do a track with Soldja Boy and Gucci Man? Yuck that was a bad choice if he claims to be ready.
I WOULDN’T MIND WATCHING TREY AND DRAKE MAKE OUT. THAT WOULD BE HOT IMO.
J. Dakar gave a really solid review. I really liked Neighbors know my name and Yo side of the bed so I really hope this album does well for Trey this time around, however just keep the Soldja Boys off ya album man lol.
I have been anticipating this album for months… and I took a listen to it on MySpace’s preview and I’m a little disappointed…
I guess I was expecting more -=\ since the “Anticipation Mixtape” was so hot. But I hope it does well, he’s talented and seems to have been working VERY hard.
I’d probably only purchase 3 songs from this album.
i agree 100% with this album review.
my friends and i said basically the same things you said about the album. he could have done without successful. if he was gonna put it on there, he should of placed it at the beginning or something, because it totally disrupts the flow. same applies for say ahh and lol
. when i play this album on itunes, i just unclick those 3 and im good to go.
Cosign wit 2 utterly the best performance on that godforshaken show. Love Trey though he reminds me of a young Kellz and idk the DOK was corny but Trey is fine and can sang so he gets a pass.
Oh and Ty was ridic as well pipes for days.
@ MIZZ DIVA
Need go on with that GAY shit. Trey songz nor Drake is gay unless they kissing and holding each other ballz . So shut up.
Ima go cop the album sounds hot.
@#20 Lisa, Trey is the receiver and Drake is the pitcher.
@ LexusGyrl
Come on WHY ARE YOU STARTING THAT SHIT AGAIN ON THIS POST. That’s old news. They NOT Gay !
Haters amaze me…Any way! If you are a TRUE lover of music and artistry please BUY “Ready”! CL I’m disappointed in this review, why so sarcastic?
@ MOSO
Yeaapp lmao your right . CL going a bit too hard.
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All 3 of them songz are hit songs right now “Successful” ; “LOl
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So Im assuming if you dont have 10 kids like Lil Wayne that makes you gay huh? Wow and we wonder why our people are so behind. I like the smooth jams he putting out so I might cop his album just to support somebody whose really trying unlike those relying on autotune.
Thank you @JstBReal for that post!!
@ Bri
Okay if you didnt think so then why were you trying to find the video other people were talking bout if thats the case. People can say what they want and not everybody has to agree or even like it for that matter.
J. Dakar writes the best reviews! They are honest descriptive and to the point! Loves it! I am excited about this album and I like the sexy Trey. And Idk what yall talking about I like the grown man Trey I would never ever ever ever date a guy with straight back cornrows. Sorry! I like the new Trey! Can’t wait to get the album!
trey need to come down to florida and ill show him my side of the bed
“For horny, lonely women and pretentious men” should be on a warning label that comes with the CD. *shrugs* lol Don’t mind me. I just get tired of sex-related songs easily. & to listen to have an entire album of them. Pshh. Just the thought puts me off.
Ok so out of those 3 songs I like “Neighbors Know My Name” and “Yo Side of the Bed” .. “Does He Do It’ isn’t that bad – it just has to grow on me.
I’m going to listen to the album and download the tracks I like – love Trey Songz.
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ALSO, this post is about Trey Songz’ ALBUM, not about him and Drake’s SUPPOSED relationship. You guys are ridiculous – they’re NOT gay. Deal with it and get over it!
@45 Kyla
Okay well the album will probably flop since hes putting out played out sex tracks plus Whitney’s album will definitely shadow his.
ummm his CD is definitely SOLD OUT in a number of places so stop saying its gonna flop!
i think his album will do good everybody talkin about it on twitter can’t hate on that
#9 watched the beginning of the video but i dont understand why girls always calling a man gay that they know they would love to sleep with if u had a chance to be with trey u would not pass him up theres nothing suspicious about them hugging at all i never knew men werent supposed to hug another man
Wow! This “rumor” is getting annoying. How are you going catagorize dudes of being gay basic on not having kids? (Kinda stupid) so lil wayne is not gay because he have like 10 kids on the way ? Umms i recall seeing pic of him kissing birdman, but OH NO! That doesn’t make him gay cause now he got kids to prove so. Hmm ?
Rappers not having kids at a young age is a SMART thing it’s giving them time to give their lives and search for their ideal girl. So don’t call them gay cause they’re smart.
Wow people & their lies these days really bug me out.
LOL BRIA DON’TGET YOUR PANTIES ALL IN A BUNCH.
PEOPLE ARE SAYING TREY IS GAY BECAUSE HE HAS BEEN SEEN IN GAY CLUBS AROUND ATLANTA AND BECAUSE HE HAS AN EX BF THAT HE PISSED OFF AND OUTED HIM. IT’S MORE THAN A RUMOR.
The Album is HOT!!!!!! I love it. People need to get off this gay shit he’s not gay
@ Keep it 100
Actually my panties are on my ass thanks for asking. [&] yea ok trey anit got no ex in no atlanta who’s a dude. Where’s your proof ? There’s none, so stop with the GAY RUMORS!
Actually he does have an ex in Atlanta and it’s none of your business for me to show you proof. Glad your panties on your ass but your getting wet over a dude who likes dudes and doesn’t want you. It’s 2012 get use to it. Maybe if you were gay you would be invited to some of the parties he attends.
I mean i must admit it’s something fishy about Trey; like his body language towards Drake. Hmm. I didn’t see the “supscious” video on youtube YET. But NO drake anit gay naahh. I will never believe that, (even though he had that pic with some dude in head on his crotch), that’s canadian humor to me. Lol !
If trey really got gay lovers and shit in ATL, then yeah im going believe he’s gay. But if it’s just a rumor i refuse to.
But what does dorian from College Hill gotta do with Trey ? That’s his ex?
Trey Keeping bringing that fire. Not many R&B Cat’s out their doing it. Do you. F the hater’s. Especially some on this Site.
I agree, he should’ve just stuck with the babymakin theme and left those few songs out
All your picks for his best songs are all my picks, to be honest the album is amazing, just skip over successful, ooh ahh, and after gucci’s part on lol
just go to the next song…..he’s grown sooo much, fan from the beginning im proud.
this album is AMAZING! Neighbors Know My Name is defo my fave song off that album (it’s SO GOOD!). everybody should get it
Aww im glad to hear this album was so good, I deff gotta get it
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I hope Drake album is amazing I’m deff going buy it.
I SAW THE VIDEO ON YOUTUBE
Drake and Trey are MORE than friends. Watch the bodylanguage he almost touches Drakes Booty as they hug and bump each other and bust out laughing.
Listen, we as blacks/Latinos are very closeminded to gay people, and that’s why these men stay in the closet and spread HIV to us women.
We need to be MORE openminded and let them feel accepted so they will stop playing these DL games.
Trey Songz gives me total DL homosexual and Drake is not even Manly. He acts like a woman. I have tons of gay friends, and i’ve asked them, and they all say the same thing “Trey Songz had a reputation for finding men in ATL and doggy-style hitting them and never calling again”.
Can everyone be wrong about him?
and he’s so cute. a waste of a incredible vessel. still love him.
It’s a waste of a vessel cause he choose men. Get a life and let him live his gay and all.