TREY DAY set for Dec 6 at the John Bassett Theatre
Toronto, Ontario, Canada – For the first time at The Metro Convention Centre inside John Basset Theatre, Fastbreak Entertainment presents, Trey Day starring Trey Songz and special guests invited to perform are Untitled, Deesha, and Hakeem.
Trey Day, will include performances by …
Trey Songz: www.atlanticrecords.com/treysongz or www.myspace.com/treysongz
There are entertainers who sing for their people and then there are singers who speak for their generation. Stevie spoke for hearts and souls; Marvin crooned for his country; Fela sent the rhythm of Africa abroad; Curtis gave the ghetto a voice. Artists come a dime a dozen, but a spokesman for the masses who's been bestowed with a voice from the heavens, once every generation. With Songbook/Atlantic Records R&B blessing Trey Songz, the first generation to come of age in the 21st century has one they can claim as their own.
The anointment of the Petersburgh, Virginia inspiration will be solidified with his second collection, the emotional joyride entitled "TREY DAY." Spanning a sonic spectrum, the album bathes in waves of chord colors (reminiscent of Jodeci's "DIARY OF A MAD BAND"), with Trey's pen painting so vividly it could pass for a crayon. Much of this lush production comes courtesy of some of the best producers in the business. To note a few: Dre and Vidal, Danjahandz, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and Troy Taylor, who signed Trey to his Songbook Entertainment imprint in 2003 and produced the lion's share of his 2005 debut, "I GOTTA MAKE IT."
However, while the score for "TREY DAY" is fittingly grandiose, the source of its strength is its author. Trey Songz's vocals have never been more mint. The innovation and lyricism displayed on his sophomore effort belies his 22 years of age. "I'm just taking my music to another level," he offers with an 'I'm just doing my job' tone. "I'm challenging myself vocally, and as a songwriter and an arranger, I'm trying to become an all-around artist."
The evolution can be witnessed firsthand on the lead single, "Wonder Woman." Over the heart- pumping drum track and brain-twisting futuristic sounds of Timbaland protégé Danjahandz, Trey flexes the scribe within. He opens with a riptide rap verse that could put many an MC to shame, then teams with the album's A&R director, Nokio of Dru Hill fame, to express his need for that special lady. "My Wonder Woman is just a strong woman," says Trey. "The modern day woman is independent, doing her own thing, not depending on a man for anything. So the whole basis is if you're invincible, let me see."
"The boy is a star," praises Nokio of Trey. "Many times he'll go in [the studio], write a record and record himself. He doesn't wait for an engineer or anything. His work ethic is crazy and then there's the feeling he puts behind his singing... it's just rare to work with an artist that can do it all."
One thing that Trey does better than any young R&B artist today is to create songs that resonate with fans regardless of gender, race, age, or residency. His music soars above categorization. You'll be hard-pressed to find many who can't relate to the gorgeous "Last Time." With production by R&B sure-shot Bryan-Michael Cox, Trey documents the challenges of monogamy and the complexities of infidelity in one final episode with his female on the side. The song is beautiful. It's ugly. It's common. It's special. It's human.
While Trey has a gift to express the thoughts and experiences of most, he basks in the opportunity to speak for the fellas. There hasn't been a song since Usher's stratospheric single "Burn" that has given the world a clearer inside view of the male mind than Trey's "Store Run."
The first single from the album was "Just Gotta Make It", which peaked at #100 on the Billboard Hot 100 and only number 50 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs tally. More recently, Songz has garnered greater fame and increased album sales due to his collaboration with Twista on "Girl Tonite", a song from Twista's album The Day After which reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 3 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs tally.
Trey also appeared on Obie Trice's second album, Second Round's on Me on two songs called "Ghetto" and "Mama." Because of the new connections with such Shady/Aftermath/G-Unit associated artists, it is possible Trey will be featured on future projects from these artists too. He also appears on Yung Joc's "First Time". Songz sold slightly under 100,000 records in his first week for his album "Trey Day", despite having a high bullet on his biggest hit to date, "Can't Help But Wait", which is currently in the top 10 on the Billboard R&B charts and in the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 -- both of which are first for Songz.
Untitled: www.myspace.com/untitlednuera
The World's newest R&B trio hit makers, Untitled are setting a new standard for R&B with their songwriting and vocal skills. With their catchy tunes and sex appeal, this R&B group will keep you bumping and grinding all day and all night. What makes Untitled unique is their music appeals to many genres and their lyrics focus on different circumstances. Each member of the group has come from different backgrounds of music, which makes this group the new pop R&B sensation.
In the spring of 2007 they released their debut single, 'All I Need' to radio and instantly caught the attention of the music industry movers and shakers. They swept the Flow 93.5 OTA Live Countdown for 4 weeks straight at number 1, plus have also made a mark on the top 9 at 9 in there home town. With their highly anticipated second single release on the verge, the group has caught the attention of many big name producers and artists.
Having a top charting hit single and upcoming album on the way, Untitled will be apart of the music industry for many years to come.
Deesha: www.deesha.com
By the beginning of 2006, Deesha had independently released 2 singles, won several songwriting competition accolades, written for a major label artist, and had become a constant on MTV Desi. Having hosted and performed on the Live from Puerto Rico special, as well as Maximum Party, MTV Desi aired a feature story on Deesha, along with a segment on their Top 10 Desi Countdown. Deesha has seen more radio and television success than some artists with major label record deals.
The stage is now set for this rising star to claim her well-deserved spot as a household name. Armed with talent and an unmatched drive, Deesha will undoubtedly make serious noise in this business of music. With a résumé like this, its only right that she named her musical offspring Life Less Ordinary.
Life Less Ordinary is a collection of songs revealing Deeshas commercially appealing sound mixed with her natural born gift of ballads. Channeling the soul of R&B infused with her own magic, Deeshas style is comparable to none. Songs like the crunk anthem Let Your Freak Out will surely move the masses as the heartfelt Tell Me reveals a depth and emotion behind her lyrics. Her feelings behind every song are completely genuine and indicative of a young woman that has made her way to the top alone. Geared by talent, passion, and the refusal to take no for an answer, the future looks bright as Deesha pursues her love of music. Its just a part of me, she simply states. As corny and as predictable as that sounds, its just who I am.
Hakeem: www.myspace.com/hakeemsing
Hakeem has performed at numerous venues, most notably, he was one of the opening acts at a Mobb Deep concert held in Toronto. Hakeem is undoubtedly ready to take the world by storm one fan at a time. Keep your eyes and ears open for this up and coming star.
Trey Day is sponsored by Fastbreak Entertainment, T.M., Flow 93.5 FM, and Broadway Fashion.
DETAILS
DATE: Thursday, December 6, 2007 at 8:30pm
LOCATION: Metro Toronto Convention Centre Inside John Bassett Theatre
255 Front St. West, Toronto, Ontario
TICKETS: Ticket prices range from $25 - $65. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster by calling 416-870-8000 or by visiting www.ticketmaster.ca, or in person at Broadway Fashion stores
416-283-6999, Salon Paradise (416) 747-7161, XTC Designs 416-741-3598 and Millennium Clothing 416-259-7179