I had to pose it as a question. [You know how the game goes]
Current R&B it boy Trey Songz might be a heavy contender in today’s music scene, but he’s far from a reality TV star. The word on the net is that his new show is one big FLOP.
When word broke that Trey was going the reality route, I was the first one saying it was a mistake. While I know its popular for everyone to go the reality route, I didn’t get a sense that people would be interested.
Plus, Trey gives me tons of reservations — reservations that don’t bode well for reality television. You need to be somewhat transparent, and I don’t know why, but I’ve ALWAYS gotten the sense that Trey isn’t as forthcoming as his persona projects.
Fast-forward to today and Sam at Thatgrapejuice.net went in on Trey in a way that I can only judge from a far, but still participate:
After a somewhat promising start back in June, the show’s ratings have dropped to dismal depths – with this week’s episode bringing in an embarrassing 0.461 million viewers (this despite it being aired nationally).
Worse still, the disastrous figures landed the show in last place among all Cable shows on the day of its airing (August 4th).
This will no doubt come as a blow to BET, Songz, and his team – who sources say had been lobbying for another season of ‘My Moment’.
Needless to say this is yet another case, point, example of why not everyone is meant to have a reality show. Similar themed-series’ by the likes Monica and Keyshia Cole excelled largely due to the fact that both artists had established themselves as chartable artists – with their respective shows serving only to further their reach.
With ‘My Moment’, however, it is unavoidably clear from the get-go that the objective is to present Songz as superstar. Yet with only one Gold album to boot (out of three) and a fanbase who appear to be more concerned with what’s in his trousers than his talent (an image Songz cultivated for himself), it’s not surprising to see such plans falling through. Matters aren’t helped by the fact Songz has as much personality as a loaf of bread, either.
What can I add to this? Sam hit the nail on the head!
Now let me get back across the line and judge from a far. That Trey Songz card is still a strong card to have. I don’t need him banning me from future interviews. Although y’all know I will have to ask about this next time I see him.
But just because Songz isn’t the biggest TV hit known to man, he’s still a pretty incredible artist.
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