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Trey Songz in 2017
Background information
Birth name	Tremaine Aldon Neverson
Also known as	Trigga Mr. Steal Yo Girl Prince of Virginia
Born	(1984-11-28) November 28, 1984 (age 40) Petersburg, Virginia, U.S.
Genres	R&B
Occupations	Singer songwriter actor
Years active	2003–present
Labels	Atlantic Songbook

Tremaine Aldon Neverson (born November 28, 1984), known as Trey Songz, is an American R&B singer and songwriter. He was discovered by producer Troy Taylor in 2003. That same year, Songz signed with Taylor's label, Songbook Entertainment, and Atlantic Records.

His first album, I Gotta Make It (2005), reached number 20 on the Billboard 200 chart. His second album, Trey Day (2007), went to number 11. The song "Can't Help but Wait" from Trey Day was a big hit, reaching number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.

Trey Songz's third album, Ready (2009), peaked at number three on the Billboard 200. It included the top ten hit "Say Aah" (featuring Fabolous). This album was nominated for Best Contemporary R&B Album at the Grammy Awards. His fourth album, Passion, Pain & Pleasure (2010), reached number two on the Billboard 200. It featured the popular song "Bottoms Up" (featuring Nicki Minaj), which hit number six on the Hot 100.

His fifth album, Chapter V (2012), was his first to debut at number one on the Billboard 200. It included the Grammy-nominated song "Heart Attack". His sixth album, Trigga (2014), also reached number one. A re-release of Trigga followed the success of his 2015 song "Slow Motion". He has also released Tremaine (2017) and Back Home (2020). Trey Songz has sold over 25 million records worldwide.

Early Life and Musical Beginnings

Tremaine Aldon Neverson was born on November 28, 1984, in Petersburg, Virginia. His mother, April (Gholson) Tucker, was 17 when he was born. He was raised by his mother and stepfather.

As a child, Tremaine was shy and did not plan to become a musician. He once said that singing "wasn't a reality for me, until other people started noticing I sounded good." He realized his singing talent when he was 14 years old.

Music Career Highlights

Starting Out: 2002–2006

Songz performing in 2007

After graduating from Petersburg High School in 2002, Trey Songz moved to New Jersey. He began recording his first album in 2003. That same year, producer Troy Taylor signed Songz to his label, Songbook Entertainment, which partnered with Atlantic Records.

Before his debut album, Songz released mixtapes under the name Prince of Virginia. One mixtape featured a song called "Open the Closet," which gained him attention. His first official song, "Gotta Make It" (featuring Twista), came out in March 2005. It did well in R&B music but was not a huge mainstream hit.

His first album, I Gotta Make It, was released on July 26, 2005. It sold 40,000 copies in its first week and reached number 20 on the Billboard 200. The album's second song, "Gotta Go", was released in July 2005. It was more successful, reaching number 67 on the Hot 100. After promoting his album, Trey Songz was featured on Twista's hit song "Girl Tonite", which reached number 14 on the Hot 100.

Growing Success: 2006–2008

In mid-2006, Trey Songz started working on his second album. He worked with Troy Taylor and other producers like Bryan-Michael Cox and Stargate. He wanted this album to appeal more to a wider audience.

The first song from the album, "Wonder Woman", was released in February 2007. It did not become a big hit. Because of this, his second album was delayed. The album's second song, "Can't Help but Wait", was released in August 2007. It was also part of the soundtrack for the movie Step Up 2 the Streets.

His second album, Trey Day, was released on October 2, 2007. It reached number 11 on the Billboard 200, selling 73,000 copies in its first week. The song "Can't Help but Wait" became a major success, reaching number 14 on the Hot 100. This helped boost the album's sales. The song was also nominated for a Grammy Award.

Reaching New Heights: 2008–2010

Songz performing at the Summer Jam in June 2010

In 2008, Trey Songz began working on his third album, aiming for a more mature sound. The first song from this album, "I Need a Girl", was released in April 2009. It was popular in R&B music.

A promotional song, "Successful", featuring rapper Drake, came out in June 2009. It reached number 17 on the Hot 100, becoming Trey Songz's third top 20 hit. Before his third album, Songz released mixtapes like Anticipation and Genesis. Genesis showed his early recordings from when he was 15.

The second official song from his third album, "LOL Smiley Face" (featuring Soulja Boy and Gucci Mane), was released in August 2009. On August 31, 2009, Trey released his third album, Ready. It debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200, selling 131,000 copies in its first week. This was his best first-week sales at the time. The album has sold over 1,000,000 copies in the United States, earning a Platinum certification.

The third song from the album, "I Invented ..." (featuring Drake), was released in October 2009. It reached number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Trey Songz also opened for Jay-Z on his Fall Tour in late 2009. The fourth song, "Say Aah" (featuring Fabolous), was released in January 2010. It became his highest-charting song on the Hot 100, reaching number 9. The album Ready was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2010.

Continued Success: 2010–2012

In early 2010, Trey Songz started working on his fourth album, which he said would be his most personal. The first song, "Bottoms Up" (featuring Nicki Minaj), was released on July 27, 2010. It reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his biggest hit at that time. The song has been certified 3x Platinum.

Songz performing at the Supafest in April 2012

Trey Songz began his first headlining tour, the Passion, Pain & Pleasure Tour, on August 6, 2010, with singer Monica. His fourth album, Passion, Pain & Pleasure, was released on September 14, 2010.

On August 18, 2011, Trey Songz announced he was working on his fifth album, Chapter V. He said it was almost finished and that fans could expect "the best me you've ever heard." On his 27th birthday, November 28, 2011, Songz released his Inevitable EP. This EP helped prepare for the album's release. In February 2012, Songz went on his Anticipation 2our to promote his mixtape Anticipation 2 and his new album. He also acted in the film Texas Chainsaw 3D, which was released in January 2013.

Trey Songz in 2012

Chapter V was released on August 21, 2012. It debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 135,000 copies. This was Trey Songz's first album to top the chart. The album's main song, "Heart Attack", was released on March 26, 2012. It reached number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100. Its music video featured Kelly Rowland.

Recent Albums: 2013–Present

In June 2013, Trey Songz confirmed he was working on his sixth album. On Christmas Day, he released the song "Na Na". In February 2014, he released "Ordinary" featuring Young Jeezy. He was also featured on a remix of Mariah Carey's song "You're Mine (Eternal)". In March 2014, Songz released "SmartPhones", the second song from his album. On July 1, 2014, Trey Songz released his sixth album, Trigga. It debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 105,000 copies in its first week.

On May 18, 2015, Songz released the album Intermission I & II digitally. His album Tremaine was released on March 24, 2017. This album is named after his birth name, Tremaine Aldon Neverson. It has 15 songs and features fellow artist MIKExANGEL on "Games We Play."

On April 29, 2020, Trey Songz released "Back Home" featuring Summer Walker. This song was produced by Hitmaka. On June 5, 2020, he released "2020 Riots: How Many Times" in response to important events happening in the world. On August 14, Songz released "Circles," produced by Troy Taylor. Trey Songz's eighth album, Back Home, was released on October 9, 2020.

Personal Life

In April 2019, Trey Songz announced that he had become a father to his first child, a son.

Musical Style

Trey Songz has a tenor singing voice. His music is mainly R&B and hip hop. He has been influenced by artists like Luther Vandross, Prince, R. Kelly, Michael Jackson, and Usher.

Albums

• I Gotta Make It (2005)
• Trey Day (2007)
• Ready (2009)
• Passion, Pain & Pleasure (2010)
• Chapter V (2012)
• Trigga (2014)
• Tremaine (2017)
• Back Home (2020)

Tours

Headlining Tours

• Cingular College Tour HBCUs (2005)
• Trey Day Tour (2007/08)
• Ready Tour (2009)
• Passion, Pain & Pleasure Tour (2010)
• Anticipation 2our (2012)
• Chapter V World Tour (2012)
• Between The Sheets Tour (with Chris Brown) (2015)
• Tremaine The Tour (2017)
• The Millennium Tour (2025)

Opening Act Tours

• The Blueprint 3 Tour – Jay-Z (2010)
• OMG Tour – Usher (2010)
• The Pinkprint Tour – Nicki Minaj (2015)
• The Love Hard Tour – Keyshia Cole (2024)

Film and Television Appearances

Films

Television Shows

Awards and Nominations

Grammy Awards

Other Awards

Trey Songz has received many other awards and nominations throughout his career.

See also

In Spanish: Trey Songz para niños