Customer Reviews

Mr Mista

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I bought this cd with no expectations and was not disapointed. Trey Lorenz has a very unique voice and there are some beautiful songs on here. Very creative release with only a couple of skippable tracks. It looks I'm in the minority here though. Everybody else seems to have been disapointed by it.
I'd suggest just listening to the samples before buying it because you could either be in the majority who thinks this is a boring cd or in the minority like me who loves it. =d don't always go by reviews.

In my opinion, this is an excellent Cd and I have now ordered Trey Lorenz's debut album.

Ok, any Mariah Carey fan knows Trey Lorenz.. He is the amazing vocalist that accompanied Mariah on her number 1 cover of the jackson 5's hit "I'll Be There". Trey was signed by epic records after the popularity of that song and released his own debut album "Trey Lorenz" which spawned the top 20 single "Someone to hold" back in 92'.
Some 14 years later, Trey has released his sophmore album "Mimi presents: Mr. Mista" and although this album is by no means a bad album if fails to live up to the splendor of his original release. To be fair, this is a independent album (no major record label behind it) and their are no major producers or writers to it's credit. For the most part the album was written by Trey himself with help from musicians with a very low budget. You can tell by the album art as well as the audio quailty which is missing that slick sound that only a major studio release can offer.
Mariah Carey is featured on a couple of the songs here but mainly in the background (another duet would of been great addition to this album and may of boosted sales) The main track that she sings on is "Pieces" and is a decent track but is still missing some of the magic that they make together... If you want to hear their chemistry firsthand check out the song "Make You Happy" from the Men In Black movie soundtrack, awesome!
Of course Trey's voice is still incredible, and his songs are not all that bad either. Many of the songs are a throwback to artists like Al Greene, The Jackson 5 and Bill Withers. There's a classic feel to the album that is not found on many of the current R&B hitmakers. Still it would of been great to hear some of the top producers get their hands on this material to give it a more current feel.
Over all it is a good effort. If you are in to great R&B music & have a fondness to motown & classic soul you will love this album. However, Trey's longtime fans will no doubt feel a little disappionted by this and may find themselves dusting off their old Trey CD's.

Trey, I am disappointed. Your voice does not need Mariah to promote you anymore. Some of us remember you from MTV's Unplugged. Sorry, as a marketing guy, you probably need her to get to the new crowd who was in the whomb when I was AT the Mariah Carey NBC TV Special in NY (8th row Fan Club seat).

As for the CD (and I'll come back and post another review if my first impression is wrong) it sounds too much like the Jackson Five from the 60s. I was looking for more Run Back To Me and the song I have on my wedding video, Someone to Hold. Not enough accompanying music? Can't put my finger on it?? Too 60s soulish? I'll give it a further spin...but my gut tells me you need Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis to produce the next one. LA Face, something. This seems weak.

And what's with the gun in the inner cover photo with Mariah? All I can say is, Whatcha gonna do when you get out of jail? I'm gonna find Mariah and make me an album. ;-) Just kidding, sort of.

The years have definintely been very good to Trey Lorenz and his voice, he is like a master of music on this CD. I love this CD very much(maybe even more than the first one)He has a very distinctive voice and listening to it is like magic. It captures the true beauty and essence of his voice. There is no other CD That I would rather listen to to find the truth of music, His music is what real music should echo. Two thumbs up and a standing ovation for Mr. Lorenz!!

A tribute to old sould music. Trey Lorenz is a rewelcomed breathe of fresh air in the world of music. He is by far one of the very best male vocalists both past and present.

I've loved Trey Lorenz since way back when, when he not only sang with Mariah in I'll Be There, but when she helped him with his debut cd. I'm so glad to see this new release and it's fantastic to boot.
With help from Mariah again, this cd is tight. It's got some stunning ballads on it and it's relaxing and enjoyable and his voice seems to have only gotten better. I love the first release Pisces and I love See You Sometime and Sweet Angels. He may not be the biggest artist out there, but he's definately one of the 'smallest' artists with the most beautiful voice and stunning songs to match. If you are new to Trey, I really recommend this to you and also see if you can find a copy of his debut. I have a copy, but it's too good to give away. This is equally as great as his first cd and I hope you all like it too.

I have been waiting and waiting since 1992 for Trey to come out with another CD. After all, how can it get better than "Someone to Hold", "Run Back to Me" and "Always in Love" and it doesn't seem to happen here. I gave this 4 stars because of Trey's incredible voice. However, I wish he would team up with Walter Afanasieff and I also was a little disappointed with the collaboration with Mariah. I guess I was expecting something as extraordinary as her work on "Someone to Hold" and "Always in Love". I wish he would release another CD and still include Mariah becuase I think they sound so good together, I just wish the songs were different. For me, they all sound pretty much the same. In my opinion, the best song is the first one. Trey, I am still one of your biggest fans and I know there is more to come from you in the future!

I loved Trey's voice and ballads from his first album in the early 90s. I bought this album with hopes it was going to be similar. However, the songs on this album are hip-hop style, and does not show his voice talent at all like his premier CD.

I've been a fan of Trey's voice for a long time. He is one of the most underated male singers of all times. Congratulation Trey for your voice and the album.

Ok I was waiting on this CD to be "tired" but guess what? It is very good despite what has been said! This CD has some very nice songs that should have gotten some air-play. "My Everything" (heads up to gospel DJ's, this is good), "Pisces" w/Mariah Carey, "Love Me to Sleep", "Broke and Lonely", "See YOU Around Sometime","It All Comes Back Around". Trey still has a great voice and sings well. I see the low budget company he's with (I HATE the inside pic of Mariah and him!)but it still sounds good. What was the purpose of "Mimi Presents"...did't he already have a CD out? Took a long time for this CD to come but I'm glad I bought it. I like 7 out of 10 songs. This CD has old school flavor on it as well as some nice quiet storm love songs....it is for the mature listener who really appreciates MUSIC. Too short, though....could have had more songs.