Trey Songz
Genres:
Rap -
Early life
Songz was born Tremaine Aldon Neverson on November 28, 1984, in Petersburg, Virginia.[1] Raised a military brat, he recognized his vocal abilities at the age of 14.[2] 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.[2] After graduating from high school, Songz moved to New Jersey to begin his music career.[1]
2005?2006: I Gotta Make It
While recording his debut album, Songz released mixtapes under the alias Prince of Virginia.[1] He made an "answer track" to R. Kelly's "Trapped in the Closet", entitled "Open the Closet".[3] His debut album, I Gotta Make It was released in July 2005 by Atlantic Records.[4][4] It debuted at number 20 on the Billboard 200, domestically selling over 10,000 copies in its first week of sales.[citation needed] 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 number 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 11.[citation needed]
