Trigga
A slow-burning seduction from the start, Trey Songz’ sixth full-length album presents the prodigiously talented vocalist on a richly produced, hook-laden set of nocturnal R&B. On the club-ready opening track, “Cake,” he expresses his omnivorous interest for ladies through a playful metaphor, while candidly debauched slow-jams like “All We Do” and “Touchin, Lovin” cut right to the chase. On the latter tune, Songz sings one of his most spine-tingling hooks over a lurching beat and reconnects with *Passion, Pain & Pleasure* guest Nicki Minaj, whose lightning-fast verse offers a dozen brilliant and blush-inducing come-ons in 20 seconds. Among the steamy talk and big cameos (including Ty Dolla $ign, Juicy J, and Justin Bieber), Songz’ perceptive storytelling (most evident on the remorseful psychodrama of “SmartPhones”) adds thoughtful substance to his gracefully executed pillow talk.
Trigga is designed like a Hollywood blockbuster: squandered talent, obvious themes, and fleeting moments of creative excellence that stick among the clichés.
Trigga is designed like a Hollywood blockbuster: squandered talent, obvious themes, and fleeting moments of creative excellence that stick among the clichés.
<p>It might all feel a little mechanical, but Trey Songz's carnal enthusiasms and R&B mores do hang together, says <strong>Paul MacInnes</strong></p>
<p>It might all feel a little mechanical, but Trey Songz's carnal enthusiasms and R&B mores do hang together, says <strong>Paul MacInnes</strong></p>