R&B singer Trey Songz has been around a minute and trust I’ve seen him grow as an artist. I really feel people still sleep on him however, I do feel he is earning respect more these days.

Songz has been on constant promotion of his album, switched up his look - looking grown and sexy and has gotten more personal with his fans.

In an interview with Ozonemag.com, Songz speaks success, relationships and what else, music.

Are you tired of talking about the new album yet?
Yeah, it gets redundant after a while, but with somethin’ you’re so proud of you never get tired of lettin’ the world know about it.

What do you think is the most creative song on Ready?The most be creative song on the album would be “Black Roses.”

What’s the most personal song on the album? Is it “Black Roses,” or is there another song that’s closer to your heart?
You know, even the personal songs, in a lot of ways, have portions that involve my feelings, but there are portions that aren’t my feelings. But I’d say “Love Lost” is the most personal record.

There’s an obvious growth musically between this album and your last project. Everyone’s talking about how you stepped your game up as far as the music, but how else have you grown since the release of your last album?
As a businessman, I’ve aligned the stars on how to do things. I’ve kinda found the matrix as far as what will pull people in. The planning and marketing and everything that was done to promote this album was more so myself and my team than anything else. I think we did a great job. I pat ourselves on the back about that. I think the steam that was created before the album came out was almost like the perfect storm. I think that in itself shows the growth as a businessman.

Anyone that’s followed your career can see the progress. You really got out there and worked 24/7, non-stop. Do you think that made you appreciate your success more, or maybe kept you down-to-earth?
Most definitely. It’s definitely put me in a place where I know it’s worth it. I know what it’s like to not have all that I have now. I worked very hard to get all that I have now. It’s also given me the will to work just as hard as I did when I was first tryin’ to get on.

What are some things in life you haven’t obtained yet that you’re still striving for?Well, one day I hope to have a family. That’s something I would really enjoy, something that will come when it’s time.

Do you think being an artist affects your ability to have personal relationships? Or is that something you can fit into your life right now?
My career is my life right now. It’s a sacrifice I make to be who I am, to achieve what I want to achieve. There’s certain things I can’t do and I’m dealing with that. Maybe it’ll bite me in the ass later, but I’m sleepin’ with success right now.

Obviously you had to go through some life situations to write the songs you sing. When’s the last time you were really in love?
Probably two years ago. Read more…

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