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.
Ready to Make Luv
Trey Songz Lyrics
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Uh oh, uh oh, uh oh
Soon as we get here
I'll be ready to make luv
It will be so crystal clear
That I'm ready to make luv (I'm ready to love)
All day yearning for your body
I'm fienin' for your kisses
Your my misses, I'm gonna give you good love
Love, love
I'm ready, I'm ready
The lyrics to Trey Songz's song "Ready to Make Luv" express the singer's eagerness to have physical intimacy with his partner. He says that as soon as they get together, he will be ready to make love and that his intentions will be crystal clear. He tells his partner that she deserves good love, and he is yearning for her body all day. The singer emphasizes that he is fienin' for her kisses, and he is ready to give her good love.
The lyrics express Trey Songz's desire to have a physical connection with his partner, but it is also clear that he wants to give her good love, which may imply an emotional connection as well. The repetition of "uh oh" at the beginning and throughout the song adds a sense of urgency and excitement to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh oh, uh oh, uh oh
Expressing excitement and anticipation for what's to come.
Soon as we get here
As soon as we arrive at this place or moment.
I'll be ready to make luv
I am prepared to deeply connect with you physically and emotionally.
It will be so crystal clear
It will be abundantly evident that my intentions are pure and genuine.
That I'm ready to make luv (I'm ready to love)
That I am fully committed to expressing my love and desire for you through physical intimacy.
All day yearning for your body
I have been desiring and longing for your physical presence all day.
You're my woman, you deserve good love (good love)
You are the woman I deeply care for and you deserve only the best love and affection from me.
I'm fienin' for your kisses
I am eagerly craving and anticipating your kisses.
Your my misses, I'm gonna give you good love
You are the lady I am in love with and I am going to give you the best love and attention I can offer.
Love, love
Affectionate expression of the intense feelings I have for you.
I'm ready, I'm ready
I am fully prepared and eager to engage in physical and emotional intimacy with you.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TREMAINE NEVERSON, TROY TAYLOR
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Uh oh, uh oh, uh oh
Uh oh, uh oh, uh oh
Soon as we get here
I'll be ready to make luv
It will be so crystal clear
That I'm ready to make luv (I'm ready to love)
All day yearning for your body
You're my woman, you deserve good love (good love)
I'm fienin' for your kisses
Your my misses, I'm gonna give you good love
Love, love
I'm ready, I'm ready
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MrAveryBrown
Yes, today is the 10th anniversary of Trey’s album, “Ready”. His best album, in my opinion. - 🙌🏿❤️💥
UniqueRenee
Trey gonna always have that fire shit 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
tellemray
Lawd I thought this was an extended version 😫😫😫 but still my favorite album 😊 #ImReady
🧸piinkbubblegumm🧸
Happy 10 years hasn't been 10 for me this is in constant rotation on my playlist🖤
Caden Johnson
This dude is so underrated, but he’s an amazing singer
brandonssmith22
Ready was by far one of his best vocal albums! This is the music he needs to go back to!
Bonita Yayo
Here in 2022 and still love this 😩💕
Iris-Aglaé DJENNO
OMG I cried ! that's just what I want to hear during my wedding
Neew OUTlook
This sound hit different after u experience those words