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.
Gotta Make It featuring Twista
Trey Songz Lyrics
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Just gotta make it, ooh ooh
Just gotta make it (alright)
Just gotta make it
Just gotta make it (alright)
Just gotta make it
Is ya gonna roll wit me? (roll wit me)
You see I've tried a 9 to 5, and it just don't fit me
(Fit me) (no)
I can get us out the hood and have us livin' good
Ya feel me? (oh do feel me)
But I ain't leaving here if you ain't wit me (If you ain't wit me)
'Cause girl a suit wit a smile that don't fit me
Taking a bus for some miles is gon kill me (That's gon kill me)
I'm tryin' to turn it around,
Start this thing from the ground
And as long as you're down I know,
Looking at you day after day, I know I
Just gotta make it (alright) just gotta make it (Just gotta make it)
Just to see that smile upon your face I know I
Just gotta make it (alright) I just gotta make it
Everything I do I do for you and we
Just gotta make it (alright) just gotta make it
To the top of the world me and my girl we
Just gotta make it (alright) just gotta make it
Now, baby (baby)
One day soon you gone walk outside
(Yes you are) And see a Mercedes (Mercedes)
And I'm gone give ya the keys and tell ya 'go shoppin' (Shopping)
(And buy errything you want, buy errything you need,
Make sure you get some shit for me)
Then I can get us out the hood and have us living good
But first I gotta know that you gonna roll
'Cause girl a suit wit a smile don't fit me
Taking a bus for some miles its gon kill me (That's goin' kill me)
I'm tryin' to turn it around, start this thing from the ground
And as long I know you're goin' be down
Looking at you day after day I know I
Just gotta make it (alright) I just gotta make it
Just to see that smile upon your face I know I
Just gotta make it (alright) I just gotta make it
Everything I do I do for you and we
Just gotta make it (alright) just gotta make it (that's right)
To the top of the world me and my girl we
(Trey Songz, Twista, we put it down like this) Just gotta make it (alright) just gotta make it
Even if I gotta go and cop a thing,
Get up early an go standing on the block, some how I
(Just gotta make it) that's right
(Just gotta make it) uh huh
Even if I have to sit wit the fellas
At the round table and come up on a plot, some how I
(Just gotta make it) baby girl I
(Just gotta make it) uh huh
I'm telling you the truth on the daily
There's nothing I won't do for you baby,
Having big dreams that we ridin' in the Bentley Continental,
While me copping you a cute lil' Mercedes
And I know I got the block hot,
But until I make happening for you baby I will not stop
I will drap you with diamonds and furs,
Visions of your hair blowin' in the wind from my drop top
(Like a baller, like a true shot caller)
The homie Trey Songz tippin'
All day long get me high too,
Makin' that money for the family
(Can I get up with ya its that nigga named Twista)
Come and take a lil' cruise with a Jeep,
Threw the Chi-town streets cause you feeling me up on the inspiration whenever I'm
Looking at you day after day I know I
Just gotta make it (alright) I just gotta make it (just gotta make it)
Just to see that smile upon your face I know I
Just gotta make it (alright) I just gotta make it
Everything I do I do for you then we
Just gotta make it (alright)
Just gotta make it (that's right)
To the top of the world me and my girl we
Just gotta make it (alright) just gotta make it
The song "Gotta Make It" by Trey Songz featuring Twista talks about being motivated to succeed despite a lack of resources. Trey expresses his desire to leave the hood and live a better life, but he needs the support of his love interest. He promises to work hard and make sure she is taken care of when he succeeds. The song also highlights some of the struggles Trey has faced, such as trying a 9 to 5 job which he finds unfulfilling. The chorus is repeated several times, emphasizing Trey's determination to succeed and make a better life for himself and his girl.
Line by Line Meaning
Just gotta make it (alright)
The singer is determined to succeed despite challenges and obstacles.
Shawty (shawty), all I got is a dollar and a dream
The singer has little in terms of resources but is full of ambition and determination.
You see I've tried a 9 to 5, and it just don't fit me
The singer has tried conventional work but found it unsuitable for their goals and aspirations.
I can get us out the hood and have us livin' good
The artist has a desire for a better life and is motivated to provide for their loved ones.
But I ain't leaving here if you ain't wit me
The artist's success and vision for the future is tied to the support of their partner.
'Cause girl a suit wit a smile that don't fit me
The singer is not suited for a traditional career and instead desires to blaze their own path.
Taking a bus for some miles is gon kill me (That's gon kill me)
The singer recognizes the challenges and difficulties they face in achieving their goals but is still determined to succeed.
Now, baby (baby)
The artist addresses their partner affectionately.
One day soon you gone walk outside (Yes you are)
The artist is confident in their abilities to provide a better life for their partner.
And I'm gone give ya the keys and tell ya 'go shoppin' (Shopping)
The artist desires to provide for their partner's material and emotional needs.
But first I gotta know that you gonna roll
The singer needs the support and commitment of their partner to achieve their goals.
Even if I gotta go and cop a thing,
The artist is willing to take risks and make sacrifices to succeed.
Get up early an go standing on the block, some how I (Just gotta make it) that's right
The singer is willing to work hard and put in effort to achieve success.
I will drap you with diamonds and furs,
The singer desires to provide luxurious and extravagant goods for their partner.
Visions of your hair blowin' in the wind from my drop top
The singer has a vivid imagination of their future success and lifestyle.
(Like a baller, like a true shot caller)
The artist is confident and has a sense of power and control over their destiny.
All day long get me high too,
The artist finds motivation and inspiration in their aspirations and goals.
Makin' that money for the family
The singer's success is tied to their responsibility and desire to provide for their loved ones.
Can I get up with ya its that nigga named Twista
Twista collaborates with Trey Songz on this song.
To the top of the world me and my girl we (Trey Songz, Twista, we put it down like this)
The artist envisions success and prosperity for themselves and their partner, and acknowledges their collaboration with fellow artist Twista.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: TROY TAYLOR, LEON HUFF, CARL MITCHELL, TREMAINE NEVERSON, HEROLD LILLY JR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Terron-gp1lb
2005 FINDING THIS BY ACCIDENT AOL SEARCH.
2020 LOST IT ALL
2024 SONG POPS UP IN MY MIXES WHILE ON THE BUS AFTER WORK GOING TO COLLEGE AT 39.
FEELING MORE MOTIVATED AS EVER,
MANIFEST CHEAT CODE MY FRIENDS
GOD BLESS YOU TREY SONGS
@treysongz
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@giovannijungo
This song is my alarm every morning my brother. It inspires me to go out and get it and be the best person I can be. The hd update looks super clean
@BeeingBriana
Love you!! Praying for your fast recovery ❤️
@evamurage8048
I love the HD version i watch it everyday .... love it the song sounds even better . all the way from Nairobi .....🇰🇪😍🥰😘♥️♥️♥️t
@heeebeee9809
Where do I find the HD update?
@Safa-bj1jv
LOVE YOU thanks for this hit and many more
@atlanticrecords
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@Candace_K
We were 18yo with nothing when we heard this song and played it over and over. Both had terrible home lives. We always stuck together and I say we because we’re now married for 10 years with 2 beautiful girls and just bought a home. I get teary eyed every time I hear this song. Got us though ❤
@launiceblount6928
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@dirtycommie2877
In hindsight, my teenaged self really took the 2000s for granted.