"Gotta Make It" is the debut single by singer

Trey Songz Tremaine Aldon Neverson (born November 28, 1984), known professionally as Trey Songz, is an American R&B singer and rapper. His debut album, '' I Gotta Make It'', was released in 2005 through Atlantic Records. His follow-up album, ''Trey Day'', ...

from his debut album ''

I Gotta Make It ''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. Background Recording sessions took place from 2004 to 2005, with Trey Songz' then mentor Troy Taylo ...

''. The song features

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and reached number 87 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The song samples from "It's Forever" by The Ebonys. The music video features a guest appearance by R&B singer

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and was shot in Trey Songz's hometown of

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2005 songs 2005 debut singles Trey Songz songs Twista songs Music videos directed by Marc Webb Atlantic Records singles Song recordings produced by Troy Taylor (record producer) Songs written by Trey Songz Songs written by Twista Songs written by Harold Lilly (songwriter) Songs written by Troy Taylor (record producer) Songs written by Leon Huff Songs written by Kenny Gamble {{2000s-single-stub