Chapter V

Trey Songz | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 21, 2012)
• Original Release Date: 2012
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Atlantic
• ASIN: B0082MSWNK
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Music
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (133 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,819 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Chapter V is the highly-anticipated fifth studio album from R&B superstar Trey Songz and the follow up to his 2010 album Passion, Pain & Pleasure, which featured the multi-platinum hit "Bottoms Up (feat. Nicki Minaj)"" and the #1 single ""Can't Be Friends," Songz' 2012 collection features the hit singles "Heart Attack" and "2 Reasons (feat. T.I.)."

Songz is a Grammy-nominated, multi-faceted singer-songwriter, rapper, producer and actor who the late Ahmet Ertegun proclaimed to be "among the most promising R&B artists we have had on Atlantic since we started the company 60 years ago." Songz released his debut album I Gotta Make It in 2005 which featured the hit "Can't Help But Wait," and was followed by Trey Day in 2007. 2009's Gold-certified album Ready, which featured such hits as the club friendly, Fabolous-assisted, "Say Aah" and the sultry "Invented Sex," proved that Trey wasn't slowing down anytime soon and solidified his place as a permanent fixture in R&B music.

In 2010, Songz founded the "Angels With Heart Foundation," which started as a call to arms, to engage his fan club, Trey's Angels, and has since turned into a worldwide movement. Trey encourages members of Trey's Angels to give back and have a positive impact in their neighborhood through community service, supporting local charities and random acts of kindness.

Chapter V sees the Virginia-based R&B superstar energized and evolving as he continues to refine his mastery of sultry, soulful song craft.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid and Consistent Fifth Album by Songz August 21, 2012

By Michael Brent Faulkner, Jr. VINE™ VOICE

Format:Audio CD

R&B singer Trey Songz releases his fifth studio effort, 2012's Chapter V as a follow up to 2010's Passion, Pain & Pleasure. The artist continues in a sensual and sometimes salacious direction on Chapter V, highly inspired by his idol, R. Kelly. Songz doesn't tread too far from the formula of his most recent albums, though that doesn't impair Chapter V's consistency in the least.

The intro, titled "Chapter V" sets the tone of the effort. "Dive In" starts the effort strongly, given its slow tempo and sensual sensibilities. Songz does little to differentiate this from say "Neighbors Know My Name" or similarly veined cuts, but `if it ain't broke, don't fix it' is not a bad adherence here. The salacious "Panty Wetter" proceeds, finding Songz sounding edgy and emulating R. Kelly both thematically and vocally. Risqué without being too raw, Trey controls himself.

"Heart Attack," the promo single co-penned by R&B hit-maker Rico Love, is a highlight. Characterized by big drums and a hint of synths, Songz sounds exceptional overall: "In too deep, can't think about giving it up/but I never knew, love would feel like a heart attack/It's killing me, swear I never cried so much/cause I never knew love would hurt this bad..."
"Playin Hard" finds Songz returning to his days as an MC. A bit odd and even clunky at first, 
"Playin' Hard" eventually unfurls its magic. The production serves as a sound backdrop for Songz's `spitting' and `crooning,' though falls short of the glory of "Dive In" or "Heart Attack."

"2 Reasons" is a "Bottoms Up" remake, though a downgrade at best. Production is the cut's solid point, T.I....'s downgraded swag shows on his clumsy, indecipherable verse. No more corny is than the Trey's hook: "I only came for the ladies and the drinks..." "Hail Mary" atones with it's hardcore sound. Jeezy and Lil Wayne assist solidly. Catchy and enjoyable, "Hail Mary" works well. Staying in hip-hop sensibility, Songz adds Rick Ross on "Don't Be Scared," another solid, though not `earth shattering' cut.

"Pretty Girls Lie" is a pleasant surprise as it gives Songz a different sound than the audience is accustomed to. "Pretty girls lie/lipstick in her smile/make you want to believe/but pretty girls lie/pain so deep inside/she can't even see/pretty girls lie...," Songz sings in heartfelt fashion. Add an well composed key change and Songz instantly shows more range and credibility as an artist.
"Bad Decisions" a Drake-styled R&B track follows. Songz sings well here, but the song feels a bit static even given Songz's musical prowess.

"Forever Yours" allows Songz to reference `undies' once more, a topic that seems `near and dear' to his heart. The use of synths and electronic sensibility is tasteful and balanced. A sensually-contrived interlude, "Inside Interlewd" precedes the football-referencing "Fumble."

"Fumble" finds the tempo slow and Songz's vocals crystal clear. Characterized by excellent nuance and high emotion, "Fumble" is an `ace-in-the-hole' type of cut for Songz. "Without A Woman" proves none too shabby itself, finding Songz drawing more comparisons to his musical `daddy,' R. Kelly.

"Interlude4u" proceeds, followed by the ok, but not great pop-R&B crossover "Simply Amazing." Penultimate cut "Never Again" sampes Curtis Mayfield and perhaps is a shade better than "Simply Amazing." "Check Me Out" adds Meek Mill and Diddy and can be characterized as `clubby.'

Overall, Chapter V is solid and enjoyable. It is not the best R&B album of the year per say, but it is consistent, solid, and entertaining by all means. Read more ›

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Typical Trey August 25, 2012

By Tempestt

Format:Audio CD

You get what you pay for; I'll say that much.

LOL; I honestly have no clue when this guy is going to figure out that even his most diehard fans are tired of repetitive sex songs. I really don't see him ever topping 'Ready' and definitely not his debut album (I have his first; it is vastly underrated and actually had some substance behind it -- not to mention very few people were checking for him as he had braids when they were beginning to become played out and was pitifully scrawny). Still -- here are the standouts, for me:

-Playin' Hard
-Don't Be Scared
-Pretty Girl's Lie
-Bad Decisions
-Forever Yours
-Fumble

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Cocky and comfortable. September 19, 2012

By slappypappy

Format:Audio CD

this is my least favorite CD and I got them all. he took us in a direction that is ridiculously so far away from love music. I originally got the explicit version which I could not tolerate the p word, n word, f word in Love music?? I hate that this mess went to number 1 and it was on the strength of his fans buying it sight unheard. he is cocky and comfortable and it shows in his music, interviews, etc. the only good thing is the 1-2 CLEAN love songs. I should have only bought singles.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Didn't like this one as much as his others.. August 21, 2012

By H. MCGEE

Format:MP3 Music

I really can't put my finger on it but this album did not have the same feel as his others. As an artist I love his style, love his nice flowing slow songs but I couldn't find any on this one that grabbed me like his previous albums. Even his mixtapes had awesome tracks on them that I loved. I will give the album another listen, then go back to his other classic albums. I guess you could say I am a little dissapointed cause he had set the bar so high in his previous outings.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed Feelings About Chapter V (Deluxe Copy) August 31, 2012

By ROFLChopper

Format:Audio CD

Granted, while I'm proud of Trey Songz for scoring a #1 album on the Billboard Top-200, this album has to be my least favorite of his. The album has high points, Trey continues his traditional sexy sound with songs like: Dive In, Panty Wetter, and Heart Attack. There are songs on the album like that deal with personal pain/failed love: Fumble (my fav), Bad Decisions, Without A Woman, and Pretty Girl's Lie are promising tracks. The only negative, when I listened to 'Ladies Go Wild' -- I heard this electronic-dance sound coming through my speakers. Not to say electronic-pop is bad, but there are certain artists and genres who should leave it to other artists to mess with. The reason why I loathe it is because other favorites of mine--Usher and Chris Brown--have made their home too much in that sound, which have somewhat made them abandon their R&B roots (hope Trey isn't following the same path). Overall the album mixed in my book. The lyrical content isn't as strong as 'Ready' or 'PP&P'. Trey's voice is still pretty good as usual and makes several of the songs work in his favor because of it. The features with T.I., Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, and Lil Wayne are favorable.

Rating - 3.5/5.0

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Do Better January 20, 2013

By Judy Elaine MItchell

Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase

he could have sang all the same songs and made the same statement without all the cursing .>>>>>>>Sing peaceful songs into the atmosphere. Mr songz

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Trey Songz dropped the ball. October 25, 2012

By KiKi Briggs

Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase

This album was highly promoted. It wasn't as good as his other albums. He has just a few songs on the album that I like.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Chapter V Review September 7, 2012

By Trey Songz

Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase

Good album, but not as good as the "Passion, Pleasure, Pain" album. A lot of the songs seem to have similar melodies, making the entire album sound "rushed".