I Gotta Make It cover

I Gotta Make It

Trey Songz · 2005

59 min · 17 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul

Smooth R&B melodies intertwine with confident hip-hop beats, revealing vulnerability and ambition.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with emotional highs
  • smooth melodies for intimate moments
  • confident themes of ambition and
  • engaging storytelling through dynamic tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer immediate gratification
  • dislike vulnerable emotional expressions

Where this album fits

Career context
I Gotta Make It is Trey Songz's debut album, released in 2005 when he was just 20 years old. At this early stage in his career, he was establishing himself as a fresh voice in contemporary R&B, following the release of his popular singles like 'Gotta Make It'. This album set the foundation for his future success and showcased his blend of sensuality and emotional depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Chris Brown· Usher· August Alsina

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 A Message From Aretha 0:30
  • 2 Gotta Make It 4:03
  • 3 Cheat on You 3:45
  • 4 Gotta Go 4:07
  • 5 Ooo 3:37
  • 6 All the Ifs 5:05
  • 7 Your Behind 3:18
  • 8 From a Woman’s Hand 3:43
  • 9 Kinda Lovin 3:39
  • 10 Comin’ for You 3:54
  • 11 Just Wanna Cut (interlude) 0:46
  • 12 Just Wanna Cut 3:57
  • 13 In the Middle 3:59
  • 14 Make Love Tonight 4:15
  • 15 Hatin Love 3:46
  • 16 Gotta Go (reprise) 2:28
  • 17 Gotta Make It (remix) 4:14

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