Contrived metaphors comparing foreign women to Ferraris fall fat, resulting in this track being an absolute dud.Ĭosign. However, by the time “Foreign” was released, that well had run dry. They say if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, and by 2014 Trey had perfected the formula of having one massive club single per album in the vein of “Say Aah.” With follow-up party records “Bottoms Up” and “2 Reasons,” selling a combined 5 million singles, it made sense for him to go back to the well one more time. And which single missed the mark the most?
Well, Trey’s teary-eyed rendition of this song shows you how it’s done. I often complain that modern R&B lacks emotional performances that draw in listeners (and no, “vibes” are not emotions). Yes, I know Deborah Cox and RL did it first, but Trey’s version is oozing with the very same passion that made the previous song such a classic.
But the morose “Can’t Be Friends” is much more, with Trey bearing his sorrows after being cut out of his ex’s life. Anyway, most of Trey’s hits reside in two categories – stealing your girl and wildin’ out at parties. I bet you thought I was gonna say “LOL Smiley Face.” I do kinda love that song. “Love Faces “was the third single from that project and plays to all of his strengths: seductive come-ons, mid-tempo piano-driven production, and strong vocals. Which single is Trey’s best?Īfter the success of Ready, Trey and his team decided to keep striking while the iron was hot, dropping Passion, Pain, and Pleasure 11 months later. Tremaine isn’t packed to the brim with hits, but it’s a much-needed showcase of his immeasurable talent. Consider it the predecessor to his upcoming Back Home album. That’s what made Tremaine such a pleasant surprise: Trey finally forgoes his usual debauchery for more soulful, introspective cuts. He seemingly found his formula for mainstream hits and didn’t seem to have a desire to revisit the sounds that made me a fan. I’ll be totally honest with you, by 2017 I had totally checked out on Trey. You shouted it out earlier so allow me to give some love to Tremaine.
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