Tremaine Aldon Neverson,known professionally as Trey Songz,is an American R&B singer. He was discovered by record producer Troy Taylor in 2003,and signed to his label,Songbook Entertainment,in a joint venture with Atlantic Records shortly after. His debut studio album,I Gotta Make It (2005),entered the Billboard 200 at number 20,while his second album,Trey Day (2007) peaked at number 11. The latter was supported by the single "Can't Help but Wait",which peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards. His third album,Ready (2009),peaked at number three on the Billboard 200,spawned the Billboard Hot 100-top ten single "Say Aah",and earned a nomination for Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards.
"Gotta Make It" is the debut single by singer Trey Songz from his debut album I Gotta Make It. The song features rapper Twista and reached number 87 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
The American Dream is the name of the planned second studio album,debut EP and first DVD movie by Mike Jones. It was released through Swishahouse,Asylum Records,Warner Bros. Records and his own label Ice Age Entertainment on November 20,2007. It was originally supposed to be released as an album but was down graded to an EP due to low confidence from the label. The EP includes two songs,"Still Tippin'" and "Back Then",from Mike Jones' last album Who Is Mike Jones?.
Jamal Fincher Jones,known professionally as Polow da Don,is an American record producer from Atlanta,Georgia. He began his career as a recording artist in the late 1990s,leaving college to pursue a career with the short-lived hip hop group Jim Crow. They signed with Epic Records in 1999 and released two albums—Crow's Nest (1999) and Right Quick (2001)—before being dropped from the label.
Derrick Baker,professionally known as Bigg D,is an American producer from Miami,Florida.
The Voice is the second studio album by American rapper Mike Jones. It was released on April 28,2009 by Warner Bros. Records,Asylum Records,Ice Age Entertainment,and Swishahouse. Production was handled by several producers,including Jim Jonsin,Mr. Collipark,J.R. Rotem and Big E,among others.
American R&B singer Trey Songz has released nine studio albums,two extended plays (EPs),seven mixtapes and fifty-nine singles. His music has sold an overall 25 million records worldwide in singles and albums.
"She Got It" is the debut single by American rapper 2 Pistols from his debut album Death Before Dishonor. The song features T-Pain and Tay Dizm and was produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League. There is also an original version produced by long-time friend Bolo da Producer. "She Got It" reached number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100,number 9 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs,and number 2 on the Hot Rap Tracks chart.
"Girls Around the World" is a song by American recording artist Lloyd. The song features rapper Lil Wayne and was written by Lloyd and Lil Wayne,along with Eric Barrier and William Griffin. The song was produced by his production team,Big Reese and Jasper Cameron,who also produced his breakthrough hit,"You",which also featured Lil Wayne. The song served as the lead single for Lloyd's third studio album Lessons in Love. "Girls Around the World" received positive to mixed reviews from critics,some of whom noted it as generic,and others named it as a top track from the album. It reached No. 64 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 13 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The song samples the drum break from "Ashley's Roachclip" by the Soul Searchers,as well as interpolating Rakim's verse in "Paid in Full" by hip hop duo Eric B. &Rakim.
"Out Here Grindin" is the first single from DJ Khaled's third studio album,We Global. The track features American hip hop artists Akon,Rick Ross,Young Jeezy,Lil Boosie,Trick Daddy,Ace Hood and Plies. It was produced by The Runners and co-produced by Akon,with the hook written by T-Pain.
"Ride" is the second single from Ace Hood's debut album Gutta. It features Trey Songz,and is produced by The Inkredibles. T-Pain wrote the chorus. The video was shot on August 1,2008.
"Can't Believe It" is a single by American singer T-Pain. It was released on July 29,2008,as the first official single from T-Pain's album Thr33 Ringz. The song features rapper Lil Wayne,marking the second collaboration between T-Pain and Lil Wayne being released as a single.
Michael Allen Jones is an American rapper. Born and raised in Houston,he signed with the local record label Swishahouse in the early 2000s,and rose to mainstream recognition with his 2004 single,"Still Tippin'". The song moderately entered the Billboard Hot 100 and was followed by his 2005 single "Back Then",which peaked at number 22 on the chart. Both songs received platinum certifications by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and preceded the release of his debut studio album,Who Is Mike Jones? (2005),which peaked at number three on the Billboard 200. That same year,Jones guest appeared on T-Pain's 2005 single "I'm 'n Luv ",which peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100.
"Swagga Like Us" is a song by American rappers Jay-Z and T.I. featuring fellow American rappers Kanye West and Lil Wayne,the latter of whom also produced the song,constructed primarily around a vocal sample of "Paper Planes" by British musician M.I.A. It was released on September 6,2008,in the United States as the fifth single from T.I.'s sixth album Paper Trail (2008). The track was also initially slated for inclusion on Jay-Z's eleventh album The Blueprint 3 (2009),however it ultimately failed to make the final track listing.
"Ain't I" is a song by American rapper Yung L.A.,released as his debut single on November 25,2008 via Grand Hustle and Interscope Records. The song was intended to be the lead single from his then-debut album Futuristic Leland,which was later shelved. The song,produced by B Franks,features guest appearances from his then-mentor Young Dro and Grand Hustle label-boss T.I.,after the two remixed the song to release it commercially. Upon its release,the song reached number 47 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart,on March 28,2009. The single is a remix of the original version,which features Grand Hustle label-mate Big Kuntry King. "Ain't I" was nominated for "Best Collaboration" at the BET Awards.
"Every Girl" is a song by rap group Young Money released as the first single from their debut collaboration album titled We Are Young Money. It was legally released to the iTunes Store on June 11,2009. Young Money Entertainment rappers Lil Wayne,Drake,Jae Millz,Gudda Gudda,and Mack Maine make appearances on the track. The video was shot on February 13,2009,and was released on April 6 of that same year. The song was leaked to the internet on January 28,2009,just a day after "Prom Queen" was officially released.
"Successful" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake and American singer Trey Songz featuring a guest appearance from Drake's mentor/labelmate American rapper Lil Wayne. The song was written by the trio and producer Noah "40" Shebib. The song served as the second single from Drake's mixtape,So Far Gone,and was included on Trey Songz's third studio album,Ready,sans Wayne and the addition of a new verse by Songz. Accompanied by a dark tone,the song's lyrics contain quips of self-determination.
"Drop It Low" is the debut single by American singer and songwriter Ester Dean. The official version features vocals from R&B singer Chris Brown. This was also released as the second single from the soundtrack for the film More than a Game (2009). The original version of the song did not feature Chris Brown,and maintained the same lyrics on the second verse but coming from a man's perspective. The official remix features Lil Wayne,Trey Songz and Diddy.
Passion,Pain &Pleasure is the fourth studio album by American R&B recording artist Trey Songz;it was released on September 14,2010. The album serves as a follow-up to his commercial breakthrough Ready (2009). Production for the album took place from March 2010 to July 2010 and was handled by several record producers,including his mentor Troy Taylor,Bryan-Michael Cox,Stargate and Mario Winans,among others.
Hustle Hard is the first official single from Ace Hood's third studio album Blood,Sweat &Tears. It originally appeared on Ace Hood's preceding mixtape The Statement. It is produced by Lex Luger. The official remix features Rick Ross and Lil Wayne. The original music video and half of the remix music video was made on the same day. A version of the track featuring Swizz Beatz was also a part of Swizz' "Monster Mondays" program. The remix music video was released to 106 &Park:BET's Top 10 Live,on his birthday,May 11,2011.
