Tyrese (album) explained

Tyrese
Type:studio
Artist:Tyrese
Cover:Tyrese album cover.jpg
Alt:A photo of Gibson looking to the side
Recorded:1997–1998
Length:51:20
Label:RCA
Producer:
  • Anthony Morgan
  • Derek Allen
  • The Characters
  • Chad Elliott
  • Sean K. Hall
  • Jake
  • Khaliq & Ali
  • Ron "Amen-Ra" Lawrence
  • Nate Love
  • Anthony Morgan
  • Glen Mosley
  • Big Mike
  • Michael J. Powell
  • Leland Robinson
  • Tricky Stewart
  • Ray Watkins
  • Al West
  • Ewart A. Wilson
Next Title:2000 Watts
Next Year:2001

Tyrese is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Tyrese. It was released on September 29, 1998, through RCA Records in the United States. The production on the album was handled by multiple producers including Ron "Amen-Ra" Lawrence, Tricky Stewart, The Characters, Derek Allen and Anthony Morgan among others.

Tyrese was supported by three singles: "Nobody Else", "Sweet Lady" and "Lately". The album received generally positive reviews from music critics and was a commercial success. It peaked at number 17 on the US Billboard 200 chart and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 1999.

Background

Tyrese starred in a 1994 Coca-Cola commercial titled "Always Cool (Always Coca-Cola)," where he was shown singing. This commercial captured the attention of RCA Records, who signed the singer to the label.[1]

Singles

"Nobody Else", was released as the album's lead single on August 4, 1998.[2] The single peaked at number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart dated September 19, 1998, becoming Tyrese's first US top 40 song.[3] The album's second single, "Sweet Lady" was released on November 10, 1998. The second single peaked at number 12 on the chart dated May 1, 1999, becoming Tyrese's first highest peaking song at the time and the album's most successful single.[4] The album's third single, "Lately" was released on March 23, 1999. The third single peaked at number 56 on the chart dated July 3, 1999.[5]

Commercial performance

Tyrese debuted at number 189 on the US Billboard 200 chart, on the chart week dated November 14, 1998.[6] After its tenth week on the chart, the album reached it peak at number 17 on the chart.[7] The album also spent a total of 36 weeks on the chart.[8] On March 13, 1999, the album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over a million copies in the United States.[9]

Personnel

Credits for Tyrese adapted from Allmusic.[10]

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for Tyrese
Chart (1998)Peak
position
US Billboard 200[11] 17
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)6

Year-end charts

Annual chart performance for Tyrese
Chart (1999)Position
US Billboard 200[12] 80
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[13] 25

Notes and References

  1. "'Always Cool' (Always Coca-Cola) 1996 Coca-Cola Werbung Commercial Tyrese Gibson." YouTube, uploaded by wwwcocacoladosende, 11 Jul 2013, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLYQFY4gDpI
  2. Web site: Nobody Else: Tyrese (Artist): Music . 2012-03-12.
  3. Web site: Billboard Hot 100 – September 19, 1998. Billboard. March 1, 2020.
  4. Web site: Billboard Hot 100 – May 1, 1999. Billboard. March 1, 2020.
  5. Web site: Billboard Hot 100 – July 3, 1999. Billboard. March 1, 2020.
  6. Web site: Billboard 200 – November 14, 1998. Billboard. March 1, 2020.
  7. Web site: Billboard 200 – March 6, 1999. Billboard. March 1, 2020.
  8. Web site: Tyrese Billboard 200 Chart History. Billboard. March 1, 2020.
  9. Web site: RIAA Certifications – Tyrese. March 1, 2020.
  10. Web site: [{{AllMusic|class= album|id=r377033/credits|pure_url=yes}} 'Tyrese' Credits ]. . 2012-03-12.
  11. Web site: [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r377033/charts-awards|pure_url=yes}} 'Tyrese' Charts & Awards ]. . 2012-03-12.
  12. Web site: Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1999. Billboard. August 24, 2020.
  13. Web site: R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: Year End 1999. Billboard. July 6, 2018.

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