Animal (Trey Songz song)

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"Animal"
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Single by Trey Songz
from the album Tremaine the Album
ReleasedMarch 17, 2017
Recorded2017
Length4:16
Label
Songwriter(s) Tremaine Neverson
Producer(s)
Trey Songz singles chronology
"It's a Vibe"
(2017)
"Animal"
(2017)
"Song Goes Off"
(2017)
Music video
"Animal" on YouTube

"Animal" is a song by American singer Trey Songz, released as the third single from Tremaine the Album , on March 17, 2017. [1]

Contents

Composition

"Animal" was written by Songz and produced by Dr. Luke, Made in China, Osta, Cirkut and Jmike. In the track he celebrates the beauty of sexual temptation, enjoying himself during wild one-night stands. The song was compared to R. Kelly's 2007 track "The Zoo" because of its theme of sex and animals. [2]

Music video

Its music video, directed by Songz, showcases libidinal themes, dominated by mirrored rooms and various promiscuous positions. In the video Songz is surrounded by a group of half-naked women dancing during a game of strip poker. [3]

Charts

Chart performance for "Animal"
Chart (2017)Peak
position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles ( Billboard ) [4] 1
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [5] 29

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