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.
Holla If Ya Need Me
Trey Songz Lyrics
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Whoa whoa whoa oh
I know it's been a minute since we really kicked it but I just want you to know
I can't pretend that everything's all good (all good)
Nope I can't say that everything's all bad
But I'm gonna say that you be on my mind
How you doin, who you with, where you be at
Girl, we've had our share of ups and downs
But you know that I'm gon' always be around that's fo sho
And you know how we do, how I roll
And remember ain't a damn thing change so
Holla if you need me
You always gon' be my boo
Holla if you need me
You know I still got chu
And if you ever need me to be
What you need girl, I'm free and forever you can holla at me
So, holla if you need me
You always goin' be my boo
Holla if you need me
You know I still got chu
If you ever need me to be
What you need girl I'm free and forever you can holla at me girl
I still be thinkin' bout the things you do
I still be thinkin' bout the times we had
Don't wanna seem like I've be missin' you
But I am and damn it's bad girl
Girl, we've had our share of ups and downs
But you know that I'm gon' always be around that's fo sho
And you know how I do, how I roll
And remember ain't a damn thing change so
Holla if you need me
You always gon' be my boo
Holla if you need me
You know I still got chu
And if you ever need me to be
What you need girl, I'm free and forever you can holla at me
So, holla if you need me
You always gon' be my boo
Holla if you need me
You know I still got chu
If you ever need me to be
What you need girl I'm free and forever you can holla at me
Girl, you can holla at me
Whoa whoa
Girl I really really really wanna let chu know
That I really really really can't let chu go
And even if we never get it back you'll see
You can still come and holla at me
I want yuo to know
Girl I really really really wanna let chu know
That I really really really can't let chu go
And even if we never get it back you'll see
You can still come and holla at me
Holla if you need me
You always gon' be my boo
Holla if you need me
You know I still got chu
And if you ever need me to be
What you need girl, I'm free and forever you can holla at me
Holla if you need me
You always gon' be my boo
Holla if you need me
You know I still got chu
And if you ever need me to be
What you need girl, I'm free and forever you can holla at me
Girl I really really really wanna let chu know
That I really really really can't let chu go
And even if we never get it back girl you can still come and holla at me
The song "Holla If Ya Need Me" by Trey Songz addresses the complicated nature of a past romantic relationship. The singer acknowledges that things have not been perfect between him and his former lover but he still thinks of her often and wants to be there for her if she needs him. Throughout the song, Trey reflects on the ups and downs of their relationship, but makes it clear that despite any disagreements, he will always be there for her when she needs him. He also admits that he misses her and can't seem to let her go entirely.
The chorus "Holla if ya need me" is an invite to his former lover to reach out to him if she's ever in need of support. Trey dispels any notions that their relationship has changed by stating, "And remember ain't a damn thing change so." Overall, the song communicates a message of forgiveness, respect, and the desire to maintain a connection despite past events.
Line by Line Meaning
Holla
Call out to me
Whoa whoa whoa oh
Expression of surprise or excitement
I know it's been a minute since we really kicked it but I just want you to know
It's been a while since we hung out, but I need you to understand something
I can't pretend that everything's all good (all good)
I can't act like everything is perfect
Nope I can't say that everything's all bad
But I also can't say that everything is terrible
But I'm gonna say that you be on my mind
I think about you a lot
How you doin, who you with, where you be at
I wonder how you're doing, who you're with, and where you are
Girl, we've had our share of ups and downs
We've had good times and bad times
But you know that I'm gon' always be around that's fo sho
But you can always count on me to be there for you
And you know how we do, how I roll
You know how our relationship works
And remember ain't a damn thing change so
And nothing has changed between us
Holla if you need me
Call me if you need me
You always gon' be my boo
You will always be my love
You know I still got chu
You know I still have your back
And if you ever need me to be
If you ever need me to become
What you need girl, I'm free and forever you can holla at me
What you need, I'm available and you can always reach out to me
I still be thinkin' bout the things you do
I still think about the things you do
Don't wanna seem like I've been missin' you
I don't want to come across as needy or clingy
But I am and damn it's bad girl
But I am missing you and it's really hard
Girl, you can holla at me
You can always call me
Whoa whoa
Expression of surprise or excitement
Girl I really really really wanna let chu know
I really want you to understand
That I really really really can't let chu go
That I can't stop thinking about you
And even if we never get it back you'll see
Even if we can't be together again, you'll realize
You can still come and holla at me
You can still reach out to me
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TROY TAYLOR, TREMAINE NEVERSON, CHRIS HINES
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#Gucci stays Mr. Perfect Mr. Right
Ol' Dirty Bastard = #ManCrushEveryday
Waka Flocka , Meek Millz , Plies , and R.I.P. THA FLIPPA YOUNG DOLPH they can all always get it 😏 😎🤷🏾♀️😂
But Trigga Trey you've been cancelled ❌🚫🚷
#justthrowitaway #someonecoverthiswholealbum
😂
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Black Seductress
Trey Songz You Are My Favorite Singer In The world I know that You hear that A lot But I'am Telling you The Truth You Are So Amazing
Cutie Sunshine
Thank you for your wonderful music
Nick Shah
"And even if we never get it back you can stillllll , come and holla at me"🔥
Persephone Jones
Enjoy tonight and today and every movement and moment 🍒🍍🥂🍺🍺🍹🍸🥃🥃🍾🥂🍻🍺🦐🦞🍨🦐🦞🦐🍤🍣
Real Life With Ashley King
Every single song on this album is still 🔥🔥🔥. This album is a classic Trey
Young Spitta
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Iamher.e TP
If only he hadn't lost his appeal as a panty droppa to aquire the distasteful reputation of a panty snatcher 🤦🏾♀️😭😫😒 he's definitely my all-time celeb Mr. wrong 🤦🏾♀️
#Gucci stays Mr. Perfect Mr. Right
Ol' Dirty Bastard = #ManCrushEveryday
Waka Flocka , Meek Millz , Plies , and R.I.P. THA FLIPPA YOUNG DOLPH they can all always get it 😏 😎🤷🏾♀️😂
But Trigga Trey you've been cancelled ❌🚫🚷
#justthrowitaway #someonecoverthiswholealbum
😂