Trey Songz, ‘Trigga’

SIX albums in and making R&B hits almost seems too easy for Trey Songz.

He’s got the vocals of a crooner with the swagger of a rapper, and on his latest release, “Trigga,” the heartthrob once again darts between the bedroom and bottle service, sending his sweet vocals soaring over a landscape of seductive beats, beautiful melodies and lyrics that beg to be repeated.

But Songz’s latest set is missing something: growth. Shuffle through the tracks on “Trigga” and while there’s plenty of fun, there’s almost zero evidence that Songz’s created something that would make his latest album more memorable than the five preceding it.

Songz ranks high on the list of R&B contemporaries, but perhaps a little self-reflection and musical risk-taking would prove he’s bested earlier versions of himself. (AP)