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.
Ego
Trey Songz Lyrics
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(Trey Talking)
Uh this goes out to you(you) and you(you) and you(you) and you
Oh listen
(First Verse)
To say im egotistical
Is so stereotypical
Girl you like a tootsie roll
How many licks do it take till it stick to my face(I wanna know)
45 46... 50 licks
Got somewhere to go so can we make it quick
Not a quickie though
Have faith like biggie though
I'm on the chase for that Diddy doe
I should make a sex video
Way I'm hitting hoes
They be singing opera like figueroa figueroa figueroa
Yea singin' nigga from the ghetto
Ain't nothing like a pretty woman in stilettos
(Yeaa) sex olympics I won a medal
Girl you need to ride no breaks no pedals
Yea I'm drunker then a motherfucka
Even when I'm drunk tho I'm hotter then these other bustas
They say I'm wrong for saying that
(Well)But shit you wrong for saying that
I'm sippin' on dos equis
You so petty
I'm so Ready
Once had a awkward moment only cause I wanted to
Middle finger my opponents (F You)
Baby girl I'm zoning
And I really give a fuck if you was on it
Song called bedroom could you feature on it
Satin sheets bed room I'ma beat chu on it
They say my head big
Cause my head is
So I walk like my legs big
Is it illegal to have an ego the size of Pluto
When I, know that I'm flier
Then any guy that chu know
Baby what cha name is
Tell me who you hang wit
Money out the anus
I can make you famous
So many people say that I'm conceited
(Well damn.! Come on)
I'm starting to believe it
Set a lot of goals and I'm starting to achieve it
Tell me what's the reason
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
All of y'all think I'm the one you wanna be with
I be on some "G" shit
I hit it the deepest
Chorus(Beyonce)
It's Too big
It's Too wide
It's Too strong
It won't fit
It's too much
It's too tough
(Trey)
She talk like this cause I can back it up(true)
I got a big YOU KNOW(yes I do)
Such a huge YOU KNOW
Its so big
And she love my big YOU KNOW(that's what she said)
I talk like this cause I can back it up
(Second Verse)
Flight got delayed I was waiting on the call
Couple hours later performing for a crowd
Said that I'm the shit
Shawty watch me move her bowel
Just like Vana White when shawty move a vowel
Beast tryna eat a wilder beast on the prowl
Get it super wet know you gone need a towel
You a super freak gone and put it in yo mouth
Half on a baby we gone end up with a child
Chorus(Beyonce)
It's Too big
It's Too wide
It's Too strong
It won't fit
It's too much
It's too tough
(Trey)
She talk like this cause I can back it up(true)
I got a big YOU KNOW(yes I do)
Such a huge YOU KNOW
Its so big
And she love my big YOU KNOW(that's what she said)
I talk like this cause I can back it up
August 4tthhhhhh
In Trey Songz's song Ego, he talks about his confidence and the criticism he receives for it. He believes that when he says he's the best or the "shit," it's not egotistical, but rather just stating the truth. Trey boasts about his sexual abilities and the pleasure he can give to his partner. He also talks about his success as a musician and striving for even more opportunities to make money. Trey is unapologetically himself, and he doesn't care if this rubs people the wrong way, as he walks with his head held high.
The song features Beyoncé singing the chorus, which emphasizes the incompatibility between Trey's "big ego" and his partner's "small" body. The lyrics are meant to be tongue-in-cheek, playful, and seductive. The overall message of the song is that Trey knows his worth, and he won't dim his light for anyone else. Rather, he urges his partner to embrace his ego and enjoy the ride.
Line by Line Meaning
To say im egotistical
Is so stereotypical
Labeling me egotistical is unoriginal and cliché.
If I say im the shit then baby you can be my tissue roll
If I declare that I'm amazing, you can be the one to stand by me and clean up any tear that comes my way.
Girl you like a tootsie roll
How many licks do it take till it stick to my face(I wanna know)
45 46... 50 licks
Got somewhere to go so can we make it quick
Not a quickie though
Have faith like biggie though
I'm on the chase for that Diddy doe
You're like candy, and I'm curious how long it takes for you to become irresistible to me. But I'm short on time, so let's make it fast. I want to make money like the greats, such as P. Diddy and The Notorious B.I.G.
I should make a sex video
Way I'm hitting hoes
They be singing opera like figueroa figueroa figueroa
Yea singin' nigga from the ghetto
Ain't nothing like a pretty woman in stilettos
(Yeaa) sex olympics I won a medal
Girl you need to ride no breaks no pedals
I'm so good at sex, I should make a video about it. When I'm with women, they sing high notes like an opera singer. There's nothing sexier than a woman wearing stilettos. I'm a champion of sex, and you don't need me to slow down for anything.
Yea I'm drunker then a motherfucka
Even when I'm drunk tho I'm hotter then these other bustas
I'm really drunk right now, but even in this state, I'm better-looking and sexier than anyone else.
They say I'm wrong for saying that
(Well)But shit you wrong for saying that
They criticize me for my behavior, but I think they're the ones who are wrong.
I'm sippin' on dos equis
You so petty
I'm so Ready
Once had a awkward moment only cause I wanted to
Middle finger my opponents (F You)
I'm drinking Dos Equis beer, and I'm ready for anything. I once had a weird moment, but only because I wanted to flip off someone who was bothering me.
Baby girl I'm zoning
And I really give a fuck if you was on it
Song called bedroom could you feature on it
Satin sheets bed room I'ma beat chu on it
I'm in my own world, and I don't care if you're part of it or not. I have a song called 'Bedroom,' and you can feature on it. We'll be in a luxurious bedroom, and I'll beat you in sex.
They say my head big
Cause my head is
So I walk like my legs big
Is it illegal to have an ego the size of Pluto
When I, know that I'm flier
Then any guy that chu know
People say I have a big head, but I can't help that. I walk with confidence, as if I have big legs. Is it wrong to have a huge ego like the planet Pluto when I'm aware that I'm more attractive than any other guy you know?
Baby what cha name is
Tell me who you hang wit
Money out the anus
I can make you famous
So many people say that I'm conceited
(Well damn.! Come on)
I'm starting to believe it
Set a lot of goals and I'm starting to achieve it
Tell me what's the reason
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
All of y'all think I'm the one you wanna be with
I be on some "G" shit
I hit it the deepest
What's your name and who are your friends? I have a lot of money, and I can make you famous. People call me conceited, and I'm beginning to think it's true. I've set many goals, and I'm starting to achieve them. Why do you want to be with me during all seasons of the year? I'm a 'G,' and I have sex the best.
She talk like this cause I can back it up(true)
I got a big YOU KNOW(yes I do)
Such a huge YOU KNOW
Its so big
And she love my big YOU KNOW(that's what she said)
I talk like this cause I can back it up
She talks a big game because I can deliver on my promises. I have a big you-know-what, and she loves it. That's what she said. I have the confidence to talk like this because I can back it up.
Flight got delayed I was waiting on the call
Couple hours later performing for a crowd
Said that I'm the shit
Shawty watch me move her bowel
Just like Vana White when shawty move a vowel
Beast tryna eat a wilder beast on the prowl
Get it super wet know you gone need a towel
You a super freak gone and put it in yo mouth
Half on a baby we gone end up with a child
My flight was delayed, and I was waiting for an important call. Hours later, I performed for a crowd, and a woman said I'm amazing. She was so excited, she had bowel movement. She moved her body like Vanna White who turns letters. I'm like a wild animal looking to mate. Things will get so wet you'll need a towel. You're a super freak who can even fit it in your mouth. If we have sex, we might have a baby together.
It's Too big
It's Too wide
It's Too strong
It won't fit
It's too much
It's too tough
It's too big, too wide, and too strong. It won't fit because it's too much and too tough.
Contributed by Xavier M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lynette Dela
Playing this in 2022 and this will forever be one of my favorite remixes by Trey 🔥
Tytoomuch
💯🔥
Martino Crooks(Freak Boi)
...I'm wit you...
Chase Taylor
Instagram?
Tytoomuch
Number?
Chase Taylor
@Tytoomuch you got it cuz 😂
Mothibeli Mathaha
Even after 2020, this remix will still be rocking big time
Grewvy Tesha
2021
atltallone907
Is there just a CD with all The Trey Covers? I swear he ALWAYS kills em!
Nicole Black
I want this Trey back! I saw him in concert about 7 years ago and it was the BEST and sexiest performance I have ever saw. His voice was AMAZING! I was surprised by how soulful and real his voice was. I really miss this!