At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 68, based on eight reviews. Critical reception Professional ratings Aggregate scoresĬhapter V received generally positive reviews from contemporary music critics. Its music video was released on November 21. 'Never Again' was released as a single in the UK in November. Its music video, directed by Justin Francis, was released on July 23.

' Simply Amazing' was released in the United Kingdom on August 12. Its video was premiered on June 12 by BET's 106 & Park. The second single ' 2 Reasons' was released on June 12. Its music video was released on May 4 and featured Kelly Rowland playing Songz' love interest. It charted at number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100, and number 28 on the UK Singles Chart. The album's lead single, ' Heart Attack', was released as a digital download on March 26, 2012. He also toured in 2012 on the Chapter V World Tour. Music videos for 'Hail Mary' and ' Dive In', directed by Justin Francis, were released, on August 20 and October 7, respectively. Rapper Big Sean was the tour's supporting act.

Trey Songz toured in promotion of the album on his Anticipation 2our, a tour spanning from February 9 to March 11, 2012, in North America. Upon its release, Chapter V received generally positive reviews from music critics, who complimented its sound and Songz' singing, although some were ambivalent towards its songwriting and themes.Ĭhapter V was released on August 21, 2012, by Atlantic Records, and on August 17 as a digital download. It was promoted with four singles, including the Grammy nominated hit ' Heart Attack' UK hit ' Simply Amazing' and US hit 2 Reasons. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 135,000 copies in its first week. Recording sessions for the album took place at several recording studios in Miami-Circle House Studios and Songbook Miami Studios-and New York City-Downtown Music Studios, Engine Room Audio, Icon Studio, Lotzah Matzah Studios, and Premier Digital-as well as Stanley House Studios in London. It was produced by several record producers, including Troy Taylor, Eric Hudson, Rico Love, and Benny Blanco, among others. Chapter V is the fifth studio album by American R&B recording artist Trey Songz, released on August 21, 2012, by Atlantic Records.

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