I Gotta Make It | ||||
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Studio album by Trey Songz | ||||
Released | July 26, 2005 | |||
Recorded | 2004–05 | |||
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Length | 57:58 | |||
Label | Atlantic | |||
Producer | Troy Taylor (also exec.), Mike Caren (exec.), Scott Storch, Warryn Campbell, J.R. Rotem, Delante Murphy (exec.), Bei Maejor | |||
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I Gotta Make It is the debut studio album by American R&B recording artist Trey Songz. It was released on July 26, 2005, by Atlantic Records, serving Trey Songz' first studio release under his major-label with Atlantic. Recording sessions took place from 2004 to 2005, with a songwriter, producer and Trey Songz' then mentor Troy Taylor, alongside Mike Caren and Delante Murphy serving as the records executive producers, while the additional production by Warryn Campbell and Bei Maejor; as well as four guest appearances from American rappers Twista, Juvenile and T.I., alongside American R&B legend Aretha Franklin.
The album was supported by two singles: "Gotta Make It" featuring Twista, and "Gotta Go". The album debuted at number 20 on the US Billboard 200.
The title track, called "Gotta Make It" was released as the official debut single on November 23, 2004. The song features guest verse from American rapper Twista, while the production was provided by Trey Songz' then mentor Troy Taylor.