''Tyrese'' is the debut studio album by American recording artist

Tyrese Tyrese Darnell Gibson (born December 30, 1978) is an American R&B singer and actor from Los Angeles, California. He signed with RCA Records in 1998, and released his debut single "Nobody Else" in August of that year. It peaked within the top ...

. It was released on September 29, 1998, through

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in the United States. The production on the album was handled by multiple producers including

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, Derek Allen and Anthony Morgan among others. ''Tyrese'' was supported by three

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", " Sweet Lady" and " Lately". The album received generally positive reviews from

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and was a commercial success. It peaked at number 17 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart and was certified

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by the

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(RIAA) in 1999.

Background

Tyrese starred in a 1994

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commercial titled "Always Cool (Always Coca-Cola)," where he was shown singing. This commercial captured the attention of

, who signed the singer to the label.

Singles

", was released as the album's lead single on August 4, 1998. The single peaked at number 36 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart dated September 19, 1998, becoming Tyrese's first US top 40 song. 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. 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.

Commercial performance

''Tyrese'' debuted at number 189 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart, on the chart week dated November 14, 1998. After its tenth week on the chart, the album reached it peak at number 17 on the chart. The album also spent a total of 36 weeks on the chart. On March 13, 1999, the album was certified

by the

(RIAA) for sales of over a million copies in the United States.

Track listing

Personnel

Credits for ''Tyrese'' adapted from

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. *Paul D. Allen – drums *Karen Anderson – background vocals *Ben Arrindell – engineer, mixing *Terry Bradford – background vocals *Stephanie Cooke – background vocals *Kevin "KD" Davis – mixing *Tony Dawsey – mastering *Ken Deranteriasian – engineer * Tony Duran – photography *

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– composer *Kevin Evans – executive producer *

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– performer *Fundisha Johnson – background vocals *Brett Kilroe – art direction *

– producer *Ken Lewis – engineer *Nate Love – multiple instruments, producer *Steve MacMillan – engineer *

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– background vocals *Ron Otis – drums *Troy Patterson – engineer *Valerie Pinkston – background vocals *Michael J. Powell – guitar, percussion, producer, mixing *Mike Rew – engineer *Paul Riser – strings *Leland Robinson – producer *Thom Russo – engineer *Gerard Smerek – engineer, mixing * Chris "Tricky" Stewart – producer, engineer *Kevin Thomas – engineer *Al West – producer *Jonathan Williams – engineer * Johnta Austin – composer, background vocals * Troy Taylor – producer, composer *J.C. Whitelaw – guitar *Lawson A. Turner – bass *Paul Allen – drums

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

External links

* {{Authority control 1998 debut albums Albums with cover art by Tony Duran Tyrese Gibson albums RCA Records albums Albums produced by Michael J. Powell