Trey Songz releases Anticipation, the second of a 3 mixtape series leading up to his upcoming album Ready, set to release August 4th. Hit the jump for the tracklist, description & download!

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Many of you may ask, Why ANTICIPATION? Well lets break it down shall we:

An⋅tic⋅i⋅pa⋅tion [an-tis-uh-pey-shuhn] -noun
1. realization in advance, intuition; foretaste.
2. Musically – a tone introduced in advance of its harmony so that it sounds against the preceding chord.

Musically, I’m currently in a creative space like no other. I feel as though whenever a mic is put in front of me, I can do no wrong. At a time in the music industry where album sales are low, fans are fickle, inconsistent, or more into the various songs than they are the particular artist, I feel that I must give u a reason to love me. Embed in you a desire to love me and an appreciation for the music. I must show you that not only do I LOVE what I do but I also do it well.

The creation of ANTICIPATION began after I presented READY to my label the first time. I just started recording on my days off and the music felt great and decided that I’d rather share the music than let it sit and be idle. This is music without politics, without creative boundaries.

Troy (my mentor and founder & CEO of Songbook Ent.) and I have been making music since I was 15. There was a time when thoughts of monotonous melodies or redundant choruses wasn’t THE KEY to making a hit record. Music that just felt good. Although they’re present at times the boundaries are endless in this body of work, giving you a (1) realization in advance to READY.

What do I mean by READY? Well, lets do this one more time.

Read⋅y [red-ee] –adjective
1. completely prepared or in fit condition for immediate action or use

Are you READY? I like to say don’t get READY…STAY READY!!! But until then…Here is ANTICIPATION…

This Novel track is SMOOTH. Something for the ladies. Don’t sleep on this brother right here. Another track from the upcoming Suspended Animation mixtape, dropping real soon. You’ll know we’ll have it put up here.

DOWNLOAD: Novel – Put It On

Here’s ANOTHER drop from Ne-Yo. Produced by Stargate. You’d swear he’s in the studio 24/7.

DOWNLOAD: Ne-Yo – Round & Round

Trey Songz is working hard to earn his title as the hardest working man in R&B, and the anticipation continues to build for his 3rd album, Ready, set to be released August 4th. Trey has been dropping new music each week and tomorrow you can check back here to download his newest mixtape, entitled Anticipation. Check the official press release below:

(Worldwide) – On June 30, 2009 Trey Songz will release the second mixtape of a 3 part series leading up to the release of “Ready” his third LP on Songbook/Atlantic Records

Trey Songz has managed to create a buzz for his upcoming album by simply releasing music for fans on a weekly basis. The Grammy nominated artist records covers for every song that hits mainstream and is classified as a hit. Recently he released The “Genesis” mixtape that was compiled of his original demo works. Now on June 30, 2009 he plans to release “Anticipation” which is a collection of original material for his devoted fans as they eagerly await the forthcoming album that is ironically titled “Ready.” For more information on Trey Songz visit his website at www.treysongz.com or www.myspace.com/treysongz . Also follow him on Twitter @songzyuuup.

As an added bonus, here’s the clip of Songz, along with Tevin Campbell, Tyrese and Johnny Gill in a tribute to the legendary O’Jays.

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Ne-yo really needs to hit the studio and record his version of this song. This is one of my favorite songs by Michael Jackson ever and he did an amazing job with this. Lady In My Life comes from the best selling album of all time, the infamous Thriller, created in an era where music was REAL, and quality was judged by sound, not sales. Ne-yo took his time and did this song the type of justice no other artist could have given it and as a Michael Jackson fan, I appreciate his loyalty to the original. Amazing job, rest easy Michael…

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I made it through the whole night, but this is the moment that brought me to tears. What hurts the most for me is that all throughout my childhood and adult life, I felt attached to Michael Jackson. It takes a lot of strength, in a time like this, to stand in front of a room full of people and deliver the few words that Janet did. My prayers and the prayers of the Sound-Savvy community go out to the Jackson family in this difficult time. The entire world feels their loss and we all mourn and celebrate together.

Sammie gets on the Twista “Wetter” beat and adds his R&B touch to it. Check it out.

DOWNLOAD: Sammie – Wetter

Brand new from Mya. Along with Bun B, this track sounds like a single to me….

DOWNLOAD: Mya – Show Me Something (Feat. Bun B)

This is amazing… that’s all I can say. Listen as he builds every element… truly beautiful.