Trey Songz released ANTICIPATION last night on his blog See Further Than I Am. I encourage reading what he has to say about it before downloading so, I'm not giving you the direct link to the download. Read his post and get the link yourself. It's like asking a child to eat the icing before the cake. You can't go wrong and it's a smile with every bite. RAWR!
Very honestly, even taking away my absolute adoration for Trey, this most recent free download-only mixtape is fantastic. On UStream last night after the release, Trey Songz said that this album is one that is true to what he and his producer, Troy Taylor, do and what they want to do without having to deal with record label politics and antics. If this is how he wants it done, I'm going to say that Atlantic Records needs to start listening up and loosen up on that choke chain because when you let real artists' minds to roam free, you get real art.
There was not ONE track on that album that I needed to replay to give a second chance because every track was BAM BAM BAM! The beats are great. The lyrics are excellent. The voice, smoooooth. The delivery of all three in the same package, bong BONG! SUBLIME. Crazy props to everyone that worked on this album. Get at the liner notes and show them love.
Some of these tracks, you can really hear the return to great R&B. It is coming back. Yo Side Of The Bed, definitely for the fans of ballads from the 90s. Hearing the guitar whine really brings you back even if you didn't appreciate that kind of music then. Listen to the lyrics. Beautiful, personal, and universal. Don't tell me you don't feel it. If you want a newer sound, She Ain't My Gurl featuring another talented young cat, Sammie. (Remember him? He's baaaack and grown) The song taps into the new kind of issues of the heart. That side piece love. Of course, what's a Trey Songz album without the cut songs. There are plenty of those. I've been bumpin' to Trey's falsetto in You Belong to Me for a few weeks now and I still love it. But On Top is one that has got me going right now. Trey has that extra something to make it sound like a personal affair every time the track plays.
I played through the WHOLE album 3 times before I realized it was 4am and I should PROBABLY get to bed (not like that was a bad idea after hours of playing Trey Songz....mmm yes). When was the last time you heard an entire album that is this good?
I can't wait until Ready drops on August 4th. "Can't help but wait," right?
Enjoy yourself with ANTICIPATION!!!
Join me and other fans on UStream with Songbook Entertainment's CEO, Troy Taylor, tonight at 10pm EST to discuss this album. All are welcome!
Let me know what you think of the album!
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I def. agree...this mixtape is amazing and gets us prepared for READY :-) this one of my favorite mixtapes..on Genesis we got to see the growth of him but in anticipation you can really see his growth and how great of an artist he is...im so glad he is finally getting his shine he deserves it all. keep it comin trey cuz we are READY :-)love it!
ReplyDeletebeen a fan from '05. im just glad ppl get to hear what i fell in love with. trey is great artistically.. and a sight for sore eyes might i add ;)
ReplyDeleteTREY IS A LEGEND IN THE MAKING POINT BLANK. TREY WORKS MAD HARD FOR HIS FANS..HIS DEDICATION AND LOVE FOR WHAT HE DOES IS EXPRESSED VERY WELL THRU HIS MUSIC. I CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF ANTICIPATION..NOW I UNDERSTAND WHAT THEY MEANT WHEN THEY ASKED WERE WE READY FOR "READY"..CUZ IF THE PRE-ALBUM'S LIKE THIS..THE ACTUAL ALBUM IS GONNA BE INSANE..I DON'T KNOW IF MY LIL OL HEART CAN TAKE ALL THIS FROM THIS SEXI BEAST NAME TREY SONGZ..LOL.BEEN RIDE O DIE SINCE DAY ONE..AND DON'T PLAN TO STOP SUPPORTIN ANY TIME SOON. TREY GOTS MY LOVE AND SUPPORT UNTIL HE RETIRES..AND EVEN AFTER THAT IMMA STILL BANG HIS MUSIC!
ReplyDeletei LOVED Anticipation. its jus sad how much talent TRey has and he's been a shining underrated talent since he stepped on the scene in 2004 with his Mixtape circuit started. I absolutely love Trey's music, always a personal feel to me and i can keep my WHOLE TREY SONGZ playlist of 70 songz on constant repeat lol. ANTICIPATION has to be one of the BEST RnB music projects of my generation, im jus so saddend that Atlantic puts such a barrier on gr8 music llike this. i must say my fav tracks are "scrathcin me up" "you belong to me" "on top" n "yo side of the bed".....DAM this shyt is POPPIN!!! =] N gr8 review...i feel ALL TRU Trey Songz fans ans supporters are READY for "READY" =]
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this Anticipation Mix-tape from Trey Songz. I think that it really showcases his diverse talents and shows the world that #1-he's SOOO underrated and #2- He is definitely READY for all of the continued success and accolades that he deserves for all of his years of hard work, dedication & perseverance.
ReplyDeleteYou are not the only one that stayed up to the early hours of the morning. I just couldn't stop listening! This mixtape feels like an album to me, it's fantastic. I agree with everything you said in your review. The music, his voice, everything was just a perfect example of what real talent and real R&B should sound like. I've loved Trey since day one and he just keeps getting better and better. "Anticipation" was definitely worth the wait.
ReplyDeleteThis mixtape sets the standards for other R&B cats trying to make a name for themselves in the industry! Not only was it free but I gaurantee it coulda hit top ten billboards!The feel of the album along with the work put into it, the dedication, and the hardwork doesn't go unnoticed! Not to mention that it's TREY or cryin out loud! IMA MAKE HIM FAMOUS!
ReplyDeleteU said it perfectly. I havnt heard a cd where every song goes in, jn a long time. I love that when I turn the cd on it takes me @ least 3 hours to listen all the way through because I have to repeat each song at least 3 times. This is by far the best R&B cd out and I'm not just saying that as a trey fan, this cd goes way beyond my expectations
ReplyDeleteNow I have not listen to it yet, but I will check it out now, come back later to tell you what I think, I anticipate because Im ready! Its a Trey thing!
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with u it is a great mixtape & becasue I LOVE 90's R&B so much Yo Side of the Bed is my favorite right now. I love the prince sound in it.
ReplyDeleteAnticipation is GREAT!!!
ReplyDeletealthough i had fav's like FAMOUS,YOU BELONG TO ME nd YO SIDE OF THE BED(gawwd!-the GUITAR play-personally i hv a thing for guitars)...the album is good.im kinda wondering wot trey and Songbook ent be 5yrs from now!
yes its definitely a classic album....I would have definitely paid for it b/c its the essence of real rnb music...it has so much passion and emotion and the beats add to great vocals not overshadowing them...Trey is definitely "Ready" to take the world by storm. This is a preview of things to come and if Anticipation is hot and its just a mixtape can u imagine what Ready is gonna be like???I am so excited:)
ReplyDeleteANTICIPATION was definitely worth the wait! I absolutely love it. This is definitely getting back to "real R&B". Trey Songz & his Team got it sooo right with this album. & to top it off it was FREE! Who takes care of his fans better than Trey Songz?? My favorites for the moment are Yo Side of the Bed (Love the Prince feel of that song), and Famous...but the whole thing is on repeat right now. I love how his blog gave you an explanation of his thought process & he expressed even more when he went Live. Trey has such a connection with his fans...I love him!! I can NOT wait for READY to come out!! I know it will be more commercial & the Record Company has more involvement, but Trey is on FIRE right now. He's always been great, but listening to Genesis & listening to Anticipation & everything he's done in between you can see his growth & just see him taking off! Are you READY??
ReplyDeleteAnticipation was everything I thought it would be n then sum. Trey continues to amaze me. Gotta admit, the man got skills. N of course u gotta give props to Troy Taylor, and the producers, Trey didnt do it alone. I cant wait for READY!!! Nice job SONGBOOK ENT. Love Byzzn3ss
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