"While the words Passion, Pain and Pleasure immediately invoke sexual thoughts, for me they have become somewhat of a personal mantra because they so accurately describe this time in my life, says Trey Songz. "The passion I have for my art fuels my drive and work ethic, while the sacrifice of my personal life to benefit my career will always be a source of pain. The pleasure that I derive from my work and my accomplishments make everything worth it. When I began conceptualizing the new album, these three words stuck in my head. They completely infiltrated my creative process, so it was inevitable that they became the album title."
"PASSION, PAIN & PLEASURE" is Songz hugely anticipated follow-up to 2009s RIAA gold-certified smash, "READY. From the bouncy first single, "Bottoms Up (Feat. Nicki Minaj) to the driving, rock-infused "Blind, the new album sees the Virginia-based R&B superstar energized and evolving as he continues to refine his mastery of of sultry, soulful songcraft.
"This album is a step closer to me recording without inhibitions, says Songz. ...
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