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Trey Songz - I Need A Girl
Artist: Trey Songz
Producer: Stargate [for 45th & 3rd Music LLC.]
Album: Ready
Label: Songbook/Atlantic
Since releasing sophomore album Trey Day, Trey Songz has grown considerably, both as an artist and as a man. Recently, the singer overhauled his image to match his more mature mindset, notably springing for a fade. This makeover comes right in time for the arrival of his third album, Ready. Now that buzz singles In Ya Phone and Brand New have had time to heighten listener anticipation, Trey has decided that the time is ripe to release his lead single, which sees him once again joining forces with songwriter Johnta Austin and production team Stargate (the combo that made Can’t Help But Wait a Grammy-winning hit). Tired of the one-night stands that accompany big-name status, the Petersburg, Virginia native realizes what it will take to make him feel truly complete: I Need A Girl. Traditional R&B depends on three things: vocals, writing, and production. In a nutshell, I Need A Girl has the whole trifecta, and should be just what Trey needs to get Ready a solid release date (look for it to drop this summer).
This song first appeared on the
Top Hip Hop / R&B Chart
on March 30, 2009
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when i hear "i need a girl" i think of that diddy song from like '03 or somethin! haha but no i like trey, but here? no, because the rock-ish sounding beat, not really workin for me.
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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Stargate is an expert on R&B tracks and this is way better than Brand New. The production is perfect and I like that catchy melody throughout the hook. His vocals are smooth and complete. I cant rate this less than a classic. Perfect example of a smooth R&b track!
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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man diz song is hot i like dat beat in the beggin and the whole song 4.5
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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Dope song from Trey
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1077 |
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The title is obviously going to make everyone think about those P. Diddy songs from a few years back (both parts, haha) but I did like this track. Trey's vocals are real smooth and pleasing to listen to. It sounds to me like its catchy enough to be a successful single for Trey Songz... In Rotation
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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Trey has a great voice and I think he sounds good over this production. This isn't a bad choice for lead single. I am really looking forward to the album.
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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My boo got a new song!!!!! hee hee I love him, sexy voice!
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 122 |
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Love it. Its Trey Songz - Enough said.
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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Solid work by Songz, I didn't know about Austin on the songwriting team but that explains a good bit, I like his work. 3.5*, rounded up, just clear cut R&B
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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My head bopped a little bit extra on this song, which is a positive..BUT, it's just ok.
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11651 |
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Today is minimal feedback day, people. Keep up the great feedback/comments!!!
Production sounds like every other Stargate record, but Trey sounds mature and takes over. 
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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i gotta go wit a 5 on this, M. Burmy wasnt lying about sayin this track has all 3 critical elements...the chorus is crazy!! (probably best ive ever heard from Trey!)
Production on tonights songs are nuts! |
| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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ho man this song is sick!
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 4267 |
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Song is definitely radio-friendly, and cross-genre....
So i'll put it in rotation and give it a couple chances to grow on me .... cos I kinda feel it like some of ya do,but it lacks that drive for me.... Sidebar :: Happy 'Holi' (Festival Of Colors) to all booth staff & members .... |
| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1189 |
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Good Production + Good Vocals = Banger
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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i lyk this song!!!
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 1622 |
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This is definitely a mature look for Trey Songz, I am really diggin this. Still don't know wat happened to "In Ya Phone" and why that didn't blow up, but this is another hit.
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 303 |
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Yes, it absolutely sounds like a 'generic' stargate track, but I've yet to tired of their amazing rnb productions! One of the better trey songz track in a while.
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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Yes... already my ish... perfect song to lead off the ready aldum .. i cant wait for it.. catchy song, it will grow on alot of people.. Trey Songz without a doubt has the smoothest voice in the r&b game, really nobody came mess with him... and if you disagree your wrong... just let your ears be the judge.... songbook baby
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1309 |
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This is why I consider Trey one of the best R&B singers now & ever! PERFECT vocals, expressive and genuine.
That sound during the chorus is catchy and does a great job setting this production apart from all the last similar ones by Stargate (Irreplaceable, Hate that I love you, With you...). |
| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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i liked brand new wayy better i still bang that lol...ummm yeah, but thiz is still ok....i think trey can do better tho....p.s. not hating @ all:]]
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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I've heard this song a long time ago except Johnta Austin was the one singing it. I guess since it didn't blow up which is kind of whats been going on for him he gave it too Trey. Any way the chorous sounds almost the same to the original but Trey gives this verison a more youthful sound. This is a good song, hopefully it will do well for him.
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 130 |
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Aaah. good tune
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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@fredrico: you listed 3 more songs that i dont like (not all the way because of the beat... except irreplaceable) but i didnt know they (and this) was produced by the same person.. guess im not a stargate fan then..
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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trey is my second favourite rnb singer (just after kels)... but i cannot give this more than 3 stars. the production is well crafted, but as usual, stargate are repeating something very similar to beyonce's irreplaceable or chris brown's with you (spanish guitar, 808 drums and a subtle violin line and so on...). however, Songz CAN sing, and most of all he doesn't need no @*#$! autotuning. i agree with my man cb126405... what the heck happened with In ya Phone??? that was huge...
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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LOVVVVVVVEEEE IT...HE NEEDS MEEE.LOL
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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who cares people the beat sounds alike, but all these tracks nowadays startin to sound alike, this beat is fire to me, and trey deffinetly adds his flava to it and just makes this a classic... in my choice a great lead single, this will deffinetly get mainstream, great song
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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nice song kinda reminds me of somethings of the dream at the begging but comes through with vintage Trey... I like it
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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I love Trey Songs no doubt and this song makes me love him more n another thing this songs has made it just for my birthday so when he come to mi town i'm show him i'm down lol i love this song
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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This is decent production on this track right here. Very professionally done. This just doesn't sound like the type of song I am used to listening Trey rock to, but its kind of cool. His voice is unique and he sounds great. I just don't like the song too much. It sounds like a song that is perfect for right now since Chris Brown is all messed up in the game...This track is made for CB! HAHA!
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 365 |
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I can see listening to this on the pod on shuffle
smooth track but i wouldnt go searching for it |
| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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Overall it's a good song. I am dissapointed with it though. When you combine Trey Songs, Johnta, and Stargate, I expect to hear one of my new favorite songs. I don't think it was one of Stargate's best productions. I like there older productions before they blew up in the U.S. (See there work for Blue). But overall, it was still a good song. 3.5 stars.
Chilltown7, Trey has one of the smoothest voices, but Craig David has him (and everyone else) beat. |
| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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eehhh its ok. love dha beat. itll grow on me
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 868 |
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NOT A BAD EFFORT ,DUDE HAS GOT VOCALS,I'D LISTEN TO THIS AGAIN
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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This is the type of song I can hear over and over and never get tired of. Just a quality track from Trey. Solid production and good vocals. Nothing groundbreaking, but quality all around.
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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GR8 TRACK!!!!!!!
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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im loving this song
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 613 |
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This right here is good...Different side to Trey, definitely showing maturity..VA stand Up
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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Yep Yep….Songz back in the building wit this BANGER!! Go ahead and push tha album up cuz the vocals are smoother than ever and this Album is Gon kill everybody wit this one
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 115 |
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this is most definately a classic...it almost feels like it should have been on "Trey Day"...vocals and everything fit in place like a dove in tha sky......cant wait for "Ready"!!...~
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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I love this song! Especially the guitar in the background.....the beat flows right with his voice.
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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average. plus, too basic for Trey. i'd bump it with the album though.
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 455 |
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Wow! You just CANNOT hate on this song.Its total ish.
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| Posted on Mar 11, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 10 |
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Something to put on the iPod, but not the star song trey has delivered in the past.
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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beat is sick...it caught me from the beggining...u cant go wrong wit trey...a real singer...hes a beast
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 3210 |
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yeah that1kid13 I need a girl by Diddy...that song was so cooool! BTW I don't think I have to spend too many words for this song, it's enough listening to it. Classic! The music is sweet and his voice is super as usual
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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Tastemaker Total Ratings: 122 |
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Im likin this track more and more each time I hear it. Its urning into a classic now.
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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Tastemaker Total Ratings: 122 |
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turning*
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 573 |
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I agree with Patty...great music and great voice. Put em together and you got a great song. Not quite a classic for me though. Still, banger. Nice job.
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2009 |
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