The artist’s own Web site () went live April 3, and a promotional tour kicks off today (April 20). RCA believes strongly in his potential, according to VP of marketing and artist development Angela Thomas, who says of Tyrese, “It’s his time.” You’ll hear the biography of my life at that particular point in time when you hear this album.” “I believe in being me, and whatever people feel I am, I am. “This is what I have to offer the world,” adds the artist. “I told everyone involved, ‘Let’s get back to what got you where you’re at now,’ ” says Tyrese about the songs on “2000 Watts.” “I wanted to forget the hype and get back to the music.
Them Girls”), and DreamWorks artist Sole (who appears on the track “Get Up on It”). Tyrese co-wrote most of the album, enlisting the collaborative efforts of such producers, songwriters, and artists as Rodney Jerkins, Diane Warren, Damon Thomas, Harvey Mason Jr. Chock-full of strong, radio-friendly tracks, it showcases a multifaceted Tyrese: party guy (“Off the Heazy,” produced by Jermaine Dupri, who also reels off a guest rap), R&B groove man (“Fling”), balladeer (“I’m Sorry,” “For Always”), romantic crooner (“What Am I Gonna Do”), and pop soulster (the Babyface-produced “There for Me ”). 33 with a bullet on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hip Singles & Tracks chart), the album knocks the sophomore-jinx concept on its ear. Fronted by bouncy lead single and potential summer anthem “I Like Them Girls” (which currently stands at No.
Titled “2000 Watts” in homage to his Watts (Los Angeles) stomping grounds and his children’s foundation of the same name, Tyrese’s follow-up album is due May 22. native, who first came to national attention by way of a Coca-Cola TV commercial in the late ’90s. “It wasn’t my choice to wait that long,” says the L.A.
But Tyrese (whose last name is Gibson) isn’t complaining. If RCA artist Tyrese had had his way, three years wouldn’t have elapsed between his 1998 self-titled debut and his second album.īut thanks to three major R&B single spinoffs/pop crossovers - “Nobody Else,” “Sweet Lady,” and “Lately” - the singer/songwriter became a hot commodity, one who has parlayed his debut platinum success into a busy schedule that includes modeling for Guess, hosting “MT”Moesha,” the MTV movie “Love Song,” and director John Singleton’s upcoming “Boyz N the Hood” sequel, “Baby Boy”).
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