Studio Album · No. 5
Chapter V Songwriting Credits by Trey Songz
Produced by Trey Songz, Rico Love, Troy Taylor, J-Kits, Benny Blanco, Eric Hudson, John "SK" McGee, Edrick Miles, A-Wall, Darhyl Camper, Josh Garrison, C4, Ty Dolla Sign · Engineered by Benny Blanco, Angelo Caputo, Mark B. Christensen
Songbook / Atlantic
R&B
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 18 of 18 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 18 / 18 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 18 tracks with documented writers, by whether Trey Songz carries a lyricist or composer credit.
18 trackswritten by Trey Songz
0 tracksoutside writers
Trey Songz's roles on this album
Share of the 18 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
18
Tracks
34
Lyricists
16
Producers
500,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
2012
Released
Data Insight
All eighteen tracks carry his name. His first number one album is one he wrote across in full, though as ever with somebody else in the room on every song.
Chapter V came out on Songbook and Atlantic in August 2012, his first album to top the Billboard 200, and is certified gold.
Track Listing & Credits 18 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter V
|
Trey SongzTroy TaylorNajja McDowellEzekiel LewisEdrick Miles | Tremaine Aldon NeversonTroy TaylorNajja McDowellEzekiel LewisEdrick Miles | Troy TaylorEdrick Miles | Trey Songz (Performer) |
| 2 |
Dive In
|
Trey SongzTroy TaylorNajja McDowellJosh Garrison | Tremaine Aldon NeversonTroy TaylorNajja McDowellJosh Garrison | Troy TaylorJosh Garrison | Trey Songz (Performer) |
| 3 |
Panty Wetter
|
Trey SongzTroy TaylorEric Hudson | Tremaine Aldon NeversonTroy TaylorEric Hudson | Troy TaylorEric Hudson | Trey Songz (Performer) |
| 4 |
Heart Attack
#35
|
Trey SongzBenny BlancoRico Love | Tremaine Aldon NeversonBenjamin LevinRichard Butler, Jr. | Benny BlancoRico Love | Trey Songz (Performer) |
| 5 |
Playin Hard
|
Trey SongzTroy TaylorNajja McDowellEzekiel LewisJerren Spruill | Tremaine Aldon NeversonTroy TaylorNajja McDowellEzekiel LewisJerren Spruill | Troy TaylorJ-Kits | Trey Songz (Performer) |
| 6 |
2 Reasons
#43
|
Trey SongzTroy TaylorNajja McDowellT.I.Kyle StewartMenardini Timothee | Tremaine Aldon NeversonTroy TaylorNajja McDowellClifford Harris, Jr.Kyle StewartMenardini Timothee | Troy Taylor | Trey Songz (Performer)T.I. (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
Hail Mary
|
Trey SongzTroy TaylorEzekiel LewisLil WayneYoung JeezyAdam Crask | Tremaine Aldon NeversonTroy TaylorEzekiel LewisDwayne Carter, Jr.Jay JenkinsAdam Crask | Troy TaylorSkyy Stylez | Trey Songz (Performer)Young Jeezy (Featured Vocals)Lil Wayne (Featured Vocals) |
| 8 |
Don't Be Scared
|
Trey SongzTroy TaylorRick RossAlex Neverson | Tremaine Aldon NeversonTroy TaylorWilliam Roberts IIAlex Neverson | Troy TaylorA-Wall | Trey Songz (Performer)Rick Ross (Featured Vocals) |
| 9 |
Pretty Girl's Lie
|
Trey SongzTroy TaylorNajja McDowellEzekiel LewisJerren SpruillDarhyl Camper | Tremaine Aldon NeversonTroy TaylorNajja McDowellEzekiel LewisJerren SpruillDarhyl Camper | Troy TaylorJ-KitsHey DJ | Trey Songz (Performer) |
| 10 |
Bad Decisions
|
Trey SongzButlerDwayne Nesmith | Tremaine Aldon NeversonButlerDwayne Nesmith | Rico LoveD-Town | Trey Songz (Performer) |
| 11 |
Forever Yours
|
Trey SongzTroy TaylorNajja McDowellEzekiel LewisEdrick Miles | Tremaine Aldon NeversonTroy TaylorNajja McDowellEzekiel LewisEdrick Miles | Troy TaylorEdrick Miles | Trey Songz (Performer) |
| 12 |
Inside Interlewd
|
Trey SongzTroy TaylorJohn McGee | Tremaine Aldon NeversonTroy TaylorJohn McGee | $KJ-Kits | Trey Songz (Performer) |
| 13 |
Fumble
|
Trey SongzDarius BarnesLady GChuck GibsonAlagy SannehNate Welch | Tremaine Aldon NeversonDarius BarnesJanice FyffeChuck GibsonAlagy SannehNate Welch | Buddah ShampooPhonix BeatsTroy TaylorTy Dolla Sign | Trey Songz (Performer) |
| 14 |
Without a Woman
|
Trey SongzTroy TaylorNajja McDowellEzekiel LewisEric HudsonSean Fenton | Tremaine Aldon NeversonTroy TaylorNajja McDowellEzekiel LewisEric HudsonSean Fenton | Troy TaylorEric Hudson | Trey Songz (Performer) |
| 15 |
Interlude4U
|
Trey SongzTroy TaylorJerren Spruill | Tremaine Aldon NeversonTroy TaylorJerren Spruill | Troy TaylorJ-Kits | Trey Songz (Performer) |
| 16 |
Simply Amazing
|
Trey SongzTroy TaylorNajja McDowell | Tremaine Aldon NeversonTroy TaylorNajja McDowell | Troy Taylor | Trey Songz (Performer) |
| 17 |
Never Again
|
Trey SongzTeemu BrunilaJames AbrahartCurtis MayfieldMatt Prime | Tremaine Aldon NeversonTeemu BrunilaJames AbrahartCurtis MayfieldMatt Prime | Matt Prime | Trey Songz (Performer) |
| 18 |
Check Me Out
|
Trey SongzTroy TaylorJerren SpruillMaejorMeek Mill | Tremaine Aldon NeversonTroy TaylorJerren SpruillBrandon GreenRobert Williams | Troy TaylorJ-Kits | Trey Songz (Performer)Sean Combs (Featured Vocals)Meek Mill (Featured Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 54 contributors
TA
Tremaine Aldon Neverson
Writer
TS
Trey Songz
Writer · Performer
TT
Troy Taylor
Writer · Producer
NM
Najja McDowell
Writer
EL
Ezekiel Lewis
Writer
JS
Jerren Spruill
Writer
EM
Edrick Miles
Writer · Producer
EH
Eric Hudson
Writer · Producer
RL
Rico Love
Writer · Producer
BB
Benny Blanco
Writer · Producer
JG
Josh Garrison
Writer · Producer
MP
Matt Prime
Writer · Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions Chapter V
Who wrote Chapter V?
Trey Songz on all eighteen tracks, always with co-writers.
Is it certified?
Yes, gold by the RIAA, and it sold 500,000 in America.
How high did the singles chart?
"Heart Attack" reached number 35 on the Hot 100 and "2 Reasons" number 43.
Who engineered it?
Benny Blanco, with Angelo Caputo assisting and Mark B. Christensen mastering.
Did it top the chart?
Yes, his first number one on the Billboard 200.
Who guests on it?
T.I. on "2 Reasons" and Lil Wayne on "Hail Mary".
How long is the album?
65:31 across eighteen tracks, the longest of the standard editions.