Songz was born Tremaine Aldon Neverson on November 28, 1984, in Petersburg, Virginia. Raised a military brat, he recognized his vocal abilities at the age of 14. 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. After graduating from high school, Songz moved to New Jersey to begin his music career.
2004–2006: I Gotta Make It
While recording his debut album, Songz released mixtapes under the alias Prince of Virginia. He made an “answer track” to R. Kelly’s “Trapped in the Closet”, entitled “Open the Closet”.His debut album, I Gotta Make It was released in July 2005 by Atlantic Records. It debuted at number 20 on the Billboard 200, domestically selling over 10,000 copies in its first week of sales. Songz’s debut album yielded the singles Gotta Make It, debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 87, and on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts at numbber 21, becoming his first Top 40 R&B hit. Another single, Gotta Go, peaked at number 67 on the Hot 100 and on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, at number 99.
2007–2008: Trey Day
Songz 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. The lead single, “Wonder Woman”, peaked at number 54 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
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] “Can’t Help But Wait” charted at number 74 on the Billboard Pop 100 in February 2008. The third single off of “Trey Day”, “Last Time”, peaked on number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100, and at number nine on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. In 2008, Songz was nominated for a BET Award for Best Male R&B Artist.
2009–present: Ready
In 2009, “Can’t Help but Wait” earned Songz a nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 2009 Grammy Awards ceremony. He announced the upcoming release of his third album, Ready, scheduled to be released in September 2009. Ready is preceded by the first single, “I Need a Girl”. Furthermore, a companion video to “Brand New”, was released in March 2009. Possible collaborators on Ready include Fabolous, Ne-Yo, Nelly, J. Holiday, Drake, Chris Brown, The Game, amongst others. Production is set to come from the likes of Stargate, Jermaine Dupri and Jim Jonsin.
Prior to the release of Ready, Songz released a mixtape titled Anticipation in June 2009 through his blog. 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.
About Da Game
Trey Songz Lyrics
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Dararara
Yeah Yea
Yeah
Yeah
Yea
It ain't about the rims on my truck
Ain't bout the coupe or my truck
Baby It's bout the Game
Ridin' low (Ridden Low)
Lay Back in the seat when I creep,
That's jus' how I roll (how I roll yea)
With sum fresh nice ones on my feet,
That's jus' how we go (that's how I go baby, u know that)
And I'm tryin' to find a chick I can meet that
Ain't bout the dough (Cha Ching, ha ha)
Cause it ain't bout that no more (It's bout the game)
It ain't about the rims on my truck
Ain't bout the ice on my bunch
Ain't bout the coupe or my truck
Baby It's bout the Game
It ain't bout the shoes that I rock
Ain't bought my dough or my rocks (No)
Live the life, I live it, don't stop
Baby it's bout the game
Look at me (look at me)
Uh)And when u ask why I hustle in these streets,
That's jus' who I be (it's jus' me ya know)
(Uh) Yo, I live for the dough, for the flow,
For fealin' free (I'm free ha ha)
Deres so many dudes,
You can choose got these luxuries (that ain't nothin' like me)
But without it all, I still love the game
All the Haters wanna hate (they all wanna hate me)
But it ain't no thing no
But the ladies choose to like me
Cause they love me for what I do
It ain't about the rims on my truck
Ain't bout the ice on my bunch
Ain't bout the coupe or my truck
Baby it's bout the Game
It ain't bout the shoes that I rock
Ain't bought my dough or my rocks (No)
Live the life, I live it, don't stop
Baby it's bout the game
It ain't about the rims on my truck
Ain't bout the ice on my bunch
Ain't bout the coupe or my truck
Baby it's bout the Game
It ain't bout the shoes that I rock
Ain't bought my dough or my rocks (No)
Live the life, I live it, don't stop
Baby it's bout the game
Ridin' low
Lay back in the seat when I creep, that's jus' how I roll
With sum fresh nice ones on my feet, that's jus' how we go
And I'm tryin' to meet a chick that ain't bout the dough
Cause it ain't bout that no more (It's bout the game)
All the haters wanna hate
But it ain't no thing no
But the ladies choose to love me
Cause they love me for what I do
It ain't about the rims on my truck
Ain't bout the ice on my bunch-
Ain't bout the coupe or my truck
Baby it's bout the Game
It ain't bout the shoes that I rock
Ain't bought my dough or my rocks (No)
Live the life, I live it, don't stop-
Baby it's bout the game
It ain't about the rims on my truck
Ain't bout the ice on my bunch
Ain't bout the coupe or my truck
Baby it's bout the Game
It ain't bout the shoes that I rock
Ain't bought my dough or my rocks (No)
Live the life, I live it, don't stop
Baby it's bout the game
In the song "About Da Game" by Trey Songz, the lyrics predominantly focus on the musician's perception of life and success, which aren't characterized by materialistic possessions such as fancy cars, diamonds, or designer shoes. Instead, "It's bout the Game", as he repeats throughout the song. The lyrics suggest that Trey Songz admires and respects the hustle and grind of a person who works hard to achieve their goals, just like himself. In other words, the game is the journey to success rather than the destination.
Throughout the lyrics, Trey Songz emphasizes the importance of the game by saying that even though people might hate and criticize his approach or way of hustling, he'll always persevere in pursuit of his success because he loves the game. Also, he believes that ladies appreciate his efforts and love him for that. He's more interested in meeting a chick that doesn't seek money but rather like him for who he is and his approach to life. The song lyrics, therefore, serve as a declaration of the musician's passion for hard work and the importance of chasing after one's dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
It ain't about the rims on my truck
My worth is not defined by the material possessions I have like the rims on my automobile.
Ain't bout the ice on my watch
The worth of my character is not defined by flashy jewelry that I wear.
Ain't bout the coupe or my truck
The type of car I drive does not determine my value.
Baby It's bout the Game
I am focused on the bigger picture, which is succeeding in life.
Ridin' low (Ridden Low)
I prefer to drive with lowered suspension.
Lay Back in the seat when I creep,
That's jus' how I roll (how I roll yea)
I prefer a more laid-back and relaxed approach to driving.
With sum fresh nice ones on my feet,
That's jus' how we go (that's how I go baby, u know that)
I like to dress stylishly and wear fresh new sneakers.
And I'm tryin' to find a chick I can meet that
Ain't bout the dough (Cha Ching, ha ha)
I am searching for a woman who wants to be with me for who I am and not for my wealth or status.
Cause it ain't bout that no more (It's bout the game)
I have matured beyond thinking that money and material possessions are the keys to happiness and success.
It ain't bout the shoes that I rock
The value of my character cannot be measured by the shoes that I wear.
Ain't bought my dough or my rocks (No)
My worth cannot be determined by my wealth or possessions.
Live the life, I live it, don't stop
I live my life to the fullest and will not let others' opinions or criticisms hinder my goals.
Baby it's bout the game
I am focused on succeeding in life and achieving my goals.
And when u ask why I hustle in these streets,
That's jus' who I be (it's jus' me ya know)
I hustle because it's who I am and it's what I do.
(Uh)Yo, I live for the dough, for the flow,
For fealin' free (I'm free ha ha)
I am driven by my desire to make money, express myself through music, and live my life freely.
Deres so many dudes,
You can choose got these luxuries (that ain't nothin' like me)
There are many men who have material possessions, but they are not like me or have the same mindset as me.
But without it all, I still love the game
Even without material possessions or wealth, I am still passionate about succeeding in life.
All the Haters wanna hate (they all wanna hate me)
There are people who dislike me and want to see me fail.
But it ain't no thing no
However, their negativity will not stop me from pursuing my goals.
But the ladies choose to like me
Cause they love me for what I do
Women are drawn to me and appreciate me for my music and the passion I put into it.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DESHAWN HAMILTON, EZEKIEL LEWIS, EZEKIEL L. LEWIS, TREMAINE NEVERSON, TREMAINE ALDON NEVERSON
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