Trey Songz: R&B Singer Talks About New Album and More

They say every dog has his day. But not every dog is as talented as Tremaine Neverson, better known as Trey Songz.

In 2005, Trey introduced himself to the world with his Atlantic Records debut album, Gotta Make It. He did just that. Atlantic Records had a track record with early-jazz and R&B acts, such as Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin, and the latter inspired Tremaine to follow his dream in the footsteps of his inspiration.

With one successful album under his belt and new fans, he is set to out-do himself with his sophomore release, Trey Day.

"Trey Day actually evolved from the date that my [first] album came out. My fans were calling that day Trey Day," Trey admits. A young man getting hit with instant stardom never was a real problem. But this kid is a businessman. "I feel like the industry is run by adults, but the music is run by kids. Whatever the kids listen to is what's hot. I think me being 22 years old and still being young and fresh and out here in these streets with these young women and young dudes allows me to know what's going on because I am one of them."

"At the same time I'm in this industry surrounded by adults that handle their business but I'm here to do the same," Trey continued. So far he has done pretty well for himself. "I didn't blow too much money. I aint gonna say I didn't blow no money [laughs]."

"When I got my first piece of money I blew a little bit, but I know what it is and I understand responsibility. I've worked for this money really hard and I'm not going to spend it crazily. I'm a real humble dude. You get what you put out and I try to live by that."

So what did he spend his money on?

"I bought a house. I bought a couple cars. Watches, earrings and stuff like that." Nothing to major, of course. After one album, Trey is living well. But that's just the beginning.

"The first album was like an introduction or your first look at Trey Songz and I feel like now that people know me and know what I am and what I'm about." Trey has been working hard in efforts to top his initial debut. "I've been singing a lot and my voice has gotten stronger."

His second album doesn't get graced by Aretha Franklin, as did the first. But he did stick to the same kinds of ingredients of good content and substance for the second coming. "You aren't going to listen to this album today and hate it tomorrow," Trey says.

Bun B and Jim Jones have guest features along with the 'king of R&B" himself, R. Kelly. "I've actually to this day haven't met R. Kelly. He did this record and left a gap in there for me to do it. I've been trying to meet up with him but we keep missing each other."

R. Kelly is known to switch his style up and occasionally rap. Call it idol inspiration but not only does Trey Songz sing on this album, he also raps too. "I rapped on my first single, "Wonder Woman" and I rap on a couple other records. But it is something that I do take seriously. I think the people are going to love it," Trey explained.

Besides his October 2^nd release, Trey has been busy working on hooks for various producers like Drummer Boy, Nitti, Bangladesh, and Black Elvis. Trey also has a feature with Rick Ross coming out soon. Not to mention him being on the Plies, "Shawty" remix.

Working hard keeps this young man quite busy. Every dog has its day; October 2 just so happens to be dubbed, Trey Day.

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