- Born: December 30, 1978 in Los Angeles, CA
- Years Active: 2001-2010
- Genre: R & B
- Similar Artists: Sterling Simms, Boyz II Men, Tevin Campbell, Brian McKnight, SWV, TLC, Blackstreet, Toni Braxton, Aaliyah, Usher, R. Kelly, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Monica, Jesse Powell, Tamia, Brandy, Deborah Cox, Monifah, Ginuwine, Dru Hill, Ray J, Allure, K-Ci & JoJo, 98°, Kuk Harrell, Kelly Price, Lauryn Hill, Pressha, 7 Mile, Voices of Theory, Mya, Tatyana Ali, Shae Jones, TQ, Emilia, Omarion
R&B singer Tyrese Gibson -- referred to as Tyrese -- began his career at the age of 14, performing in local talent shows around his home in Los Angeles' Watts section; his big break came when he starred in a commercial for Coca-Cola, shortly followed in 1998 by his self-titled debut album for RCA. He followed three years later with 2000 Watts. I Wanna Go There appeared a year later, but it wasn't until late 2006 that he released his fourth album, Alter Ego. Also an actor, he has appeared in Baby Boy, 2 Fast 2 Furious, and Four Brothers. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
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