Trigga
Trey Songz · 2014
87 min · 20 tracks · contemporary R&B
A sultry blend of contemporary R&B and hip-hop, infused with confident lyrics and seductive production.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cake Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Na Na — This track stands out with its catchy hook and playful lyrics, encapsulating the album’s confident energy and establishing it as a summer anthem.
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Touchin, Lovin — Featuring Nicki Minaj, this song blends sensuality with an infectious beat, highlighting Songz's knack for creating romantic tracks that resonate widely.
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SmartPhones — A poignant exploration of infidelity and emotional conflict, this track showcases Trey’s storytelling ability and depth beyond typical party anthems.
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Disrespectful — With its bold lyrics and assertive delivery, this song exemplifies the album’s theme of confidence and self-assertion within relationships.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid production and songwriting but lacks standout tracks that elevate it beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the overall energy.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, with Trey Songz often singing in a call-and-response style with featured artists.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sultry late-night vibes
- dynamic journey with peaks
- confidence-boosting party atmosphere
- romantic moments with intimacy
- engaging sing-along opportunities
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, standalone tracks
- avoid slow, seductive pacing
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Trey Songz's commercial appeal with a number one debut.
- Career context
- Released on July 1, 2014, 'Trigga' is Trey Songz's sixth studio album, following the commercial success of 'Chapter V' which peaked at number one on the Billboard 200. At this stage in his career, Songz was solidifying his status as a leading figure in R&B, moving from breakthrough hits to exploring more mature themes in his music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chris Brown· Usher· August Alsina
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Cake Start here 4:45
- 2 Foreign 4:08
- 3 Na Na 3:51
- 4 Touchin, Lovin 3:41
- 5 Disrespectful 3:57
- 6 Dead Wrong 3:48
- 7 All We Do 4:27
- 8 Foreign Remix 4:34
- 9 Late Night 5:08
- 10 SmartPhones 3:52
- 11 Yes, No, Maybe 5:19
- 12 Y.A.S. 6:06
- 13 Change Your Mind 3:42
- 14 What’s Best For You 3:31
- 15 Love Around the World 3:33
- 16 I Know (Can’t Get Back) 4:15
- 17 Mr. Steal Your Girl 4:35
Disc 2
- 1 Hard to Walk Away 4:09
- 2 Serial 5:54
- 3 Sneaky 4:15
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