At the least, the first disc sounds relatively natural and sincere the second sounds more like a put-on. On disc two, Black-Ty is an indistinguishable amalgam of at least a dozen big-name rappers (some of whom even guest here). With rare exception, disc one is indistinct seduction material, and little of it compares to either of Tyrese's first two albums. On the back of the package, a stone-faced Tyrese puts on a pair of sunglasses and transforms into (dun-dun-dun) "Black-Ty (aka Tyrese)," indicating that disc two is very different from disc one. On the front of the package, a stone-faced Tyrese is "Tyrese (aka Black-Ty)," and this is meant to indicate that disc one offers more of Tyrese's sensitive (if swaggering) R&B. Whether you've been a fan of Tyrese the VJ, Tyrese the model, Tyrese the actor, Tyrese the singer, or any combination thereof, one glance at the two-disc Alter Ego is likely to provoke a question or two.
Track listing Disc 1: Tyrese No.Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs. The album also debuted at number four on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, becoming Tyrese's fourth top-ten album on this chart. This became Tyrese's lowest charting-album to date. Commercial performance Īlter Ego debuted at number 23 on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 116,000 copies in its first week. The second single "Turn Ya Out" peaked at number 70 on the chart dated February 3, 2007. The album first single "One" peaked at number 23 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart dated February 17, 2007. The album released two singles, which both of them ultimately missed the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. 26 on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Songs Chart. The first disc contains slow and midtempo pop and R&B songs, while the second, Black-Ty (named after his on-stage rapper alter ego), focuses on hip hop and uptempo beats. Best recognized musically for songs like Signs of Love Making, Sweet Lady and Lately, Tyrese released his last album in 2006, introducing a rap alter-ego named Black Ty.That introduction however failed with music listeners, who only embraced his R&B/soul single One that year which peaked at no. The album was formatted as a double album, intending to market Tyrese's contrasting facets of artistry. On fourth album Alter Ego, Tyrese returned to the boudoir and tried his hand at hip hop, devoting the second disc of the album to 'Black Ty,' his emcee persona. It debuted at number 23 on the US Billboard 200 and number four on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, selling 116,000 copies in its first week. In the interim between albums, the model/singer added actor to his accomplishments, dabbling (and finding success) in films like 2 Fast 2 Furious. The album received generally mixed reviews from music critics and received small commercial success. Kelly, Lil Jon and Mannie Fresh.Īlter Ego was supported by two singles: "One" and "Turn Ya Out".
On Tuesday afternoon, the multi-hyphenate went on Instagram to announce he was reviving his Black-Ty alter ego for. The album also features guest appearances by The Game, Method Man, Snoop Dogg, Too Short, Kurupt, Lil Scrappy, David Banner, R. Tyrese may have found a much-needed distraction from his one-sided feud The Rock.
DOWNLOAD AKA Altar Ego Album Zip Beam Group CEO and prolific south african act AKA released Altar Ego as he debut album in Augthrough The Vth Season. Kelly, Tricky Stewart and Bryan-Michael Cox among others. Singer/actor/model, Tyrese, released his new double album of hip-hop and R&B entitled Alter Ego. The production on the album was handled by multiple producers including Mannie Fresh, Lil Jon, Scott Storch, R. The first single from the album is theR&B single 'One' Produced by Underdogs.
The album was formatted as a double album. Alter Ego serves a dual purpose, a homecoming to his R&B fans around the world with one disc full on soon to be classic hits and an introduction to the hip-hop world as he unreleashes his rapper alias Black Ty on the other disc. It was released on Decemthrough J Records. Alter Ego is the fourth studio album by American singer Tyrese.